I am a Liebster Award Nominee

When I was notified by Sisterhood of the Travelers that they nominated me for the Liebster Award, I was ecstatic! I wasn’t even quite sure what it was, but an award has got to be a good thing, right?

After reading more about the Liebster Award I discovered that it is an award meant to recognize new and up and coming blogs (on any topic). It’s also a great way to showcase other bloggers! Fit Life Pursuits is a little over a year old, but I have only actually been blogging here for about 10 months. I can’t believe it’s been 10 months already! It feels like I just started yesterday.

Here’s How it Works:

1. When you are nominated, your nominator will ask you 11 questions that you’re supposed to answer.
2. Once you’re done answering those questions (whether it be in a blog post, Facebook update, or Instagram description) the nominee then becomes the nominator by choosing other bloggers to nominate for the award.

I was so thrilled to be nominated by fellow bloggers who have that same travel itch that I do! I am looking forward to following many more of their adventures! Here’s what they want to know about the girl behind Fit Life Pursuits (me…Lindsey) 🙂

1. Why did you start your blog?

I started my blog to help women who are struggling to create a fit and healthy lifestyle. I wanted to share my fitness journey with others in hopes that it would inspire them to join me in the pursuit of a fit life! Since the start of my blog, it has already turned into so much more! My mission at Fit Life Pursuits is to encourage, empower, and equip women to create a fit lifestyle so they can have more energy and confidence to try new things, be active, have fun, and be adventurous! I have a passion for challenging women to pursue a fit lifestyle so they can always say “yes” to any exciting adventure that comes their way, without having to worry if their body is up for it.

2. How did you decide on the title of your blog?

Oh my goodness, this was one of the hardest things for me to decide on! I wanted to incorporate both my love for fitness and outdoor adventures. Once I realized that I am all about pursuing a fit life, Fit Life Pursuits was born!

3. Were your family & friends supportive of this venture when you first began?

My husband was the one who designed and created the site for me! He handed it over to me to start “blogging” and I had no idea what I was doing, but he was so supportive. I didn’t really tell anyone else about it until things got off the ground. Fit Life Pursuits has since turned into my passion and my career!

4. Do you have a bucket list? If so, what are your top 10 “Must Dos” on that list?

Yes, of course!! I love setting goals and challenges. Some things on my bucket list include:

1. Live in another country for an extended time – 3 months or more
2. Go hiking and rafting in the Grand Canyon
3. Walk where Jesus walked in Israel
4. Go skiing at every resort in the U.S.
5. Visit all 50 states (spending a night or more)
6. Go on a hot air balloon ride
7. Rock climb the cliffs in Thailand
8. Be a summer staff coordinator at a Young Life camp
9. Give away $100,000 to charity
10. Significantly change the life of someone for the better

You can Go here to see my complete list of my own personal Fit Life Pursuits.

5. What is your favorite kind of vacation?

My favorite kind of vacation is anything with adventure! I like to stay active and see beautiful places and beautiful animals!

“Wherever you go, whatever you do…if it makes you feel alive, that’s adventure!” Tweet This

Some of favorite vacations of all time include my trip to South Africa and our recent cross-country roadtrip.

6. What’s your advice for a new blogger who is just starting out?

Definitely just be yourself. There are tons of blogs out there, but there is only one you! If you stay true to yourself and offer people a little bit of who you are, your blog will be great!

7. You are given $2m, how do you spend it?

I would take $200,000 (10%) of it and give it to organizations that I am passionate about: church and YoungLife. I would take $1m of it to pay off my own debt and to invest for the future. I would take $200,000 of it and give it to family and friends who needed it (to get out of debt or to lift a financial burden they may have). I would take the remaining $600,00 to invest in my current business, travel, and adventure.

8. Growing up, what did you want to be? Has it changed?

Oh my goodness. Yes! I used to think I wanted to live in a house with a white-picket fence in Florida and be a stay-at-home mom. Now I want to travel the world, live out of a suitcase and run my own online business. My dreams and desires will probably change again by the time i’m 40 and I’m looking forward to it. You can read a little more about all the things I’ve learned in my 30 years here.

9. What is your biggest goal for your blog?

My biggest goal for my blog is to help more women to create a fit and healthy lifestyle so they can have more energy and confidence to try new things, be active, have fun, and enjoy adventures!!

10. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I would love to still be running Fit Life Pursuits and hire on at least two women as employees who are just as passionate as I am about continuing to encourage women to pursue a fit life! I would love to be able to be a full-time volunteer/humanitarian.

11. Share 5 random facts about yourself!

1. I am the middle sister of 3 girls
2. I don’t like peanut butter or donuts, but I love chocolate and ice cream
3. I was diagnosed with Melanoma at 19. You can read my story here. 
4. I am also an Audiologist.
5. I am obsessed with my two dogs, Linkin and Story

Now it is my turn to nominate blogs for the Liebster Award. Here are my picks:

Jess at Lazer Focused Fitness

Lacey at Pieces of Lace

Ladies, here are your 11 questions:
1. Why did you start your blog?
2. How did you decide on the title of your blog?
3. Were your family & friends supportive of this venture when you first began?
4. Do you have a bucket list? If so, what are your top 10 “Must Dos” on that list?
5. What is your favorite kind of vacation?
6. What’s your advice for a new blogger who is just starting out?
7. You are given $2m, how do you spend it?
8. Growing up, what did you want to be? Has it changed?
9. What is your biggest goal for your blog?
10. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
11. Share 5 random facts about yourself!

Now it’s your turn! Pick one of the questions above and answer it in the comments below!