How to Stop Fitting In to Finally Belong

I know what it’s like to ache for belonging…

I had a teacher tell me in middle school I was “too big to be a cheerleader.”

I was CRUSHED

➤ That meant I was different.

➤ I was less than.

➤ I didn’t. Fit. In.

 (I’m 60lbs lighter than I used to be for people new here. I spent the majority of my life sick, over weight, & broke af. You can find my weight loss/healing story in the link in my IG bio) link here

weight loss before and after carnivore lilbitoffit katie kelly

In the absence of love & belonging there is suffering.  -Brené Brown

I still feel alone (not lonely – big difference). 

I truly am a dominant introvert. Being around a lot of people is really hard & energetically draining.

I won’t, however, sacrifice my loves like live music, travel, & exploring because of it tho. I’ve taught myself to be a selective extrovert.

If I wanna go do something – I do it. 

Here’s been the game changer for me: I belong to ME

I spend a lot of time belonging to myself &, frankly, that makes a portion of other people feel uncomfortable🤷‍♀️ 

Even when I feel alone or “don’t fit in” I know I belong to ME. For the first time in my life at 41, I feel fully embodied in the unique, sparkly, sweet & spicy essence of MY “being.”

You see the opposite of belonging 👉is fitting in. Belonging doesn’t ask for us to change ourselves it asks us to BE ourselves. 

The more you love yourself & give yourself what you need, the less you’ll demand & need from others. 

♡ I challenge you to ask yourself the question, “Who am I?” 

How would you answer that?

To give you examples, today, as the 41 year old model, I’d describe myself as follows…

∞ Storyteller & Experience collector

∞ Life & people lover

∞ Creator & entrepreneur

∞ Messenger & mentor

∞ Psychic Intuitive & Healer

∞ Forever student & athlete of life

∞ Your safe space & biggest adventure

I don’t like to be “defined” by labels, nor do my values reside there. I value freedom/time/health/& energy more than anything.

 I used to live for labels like being defined by things like being a CrossFit athlete, a former Marine wife, an X-ray tech, yada yada, etc

I am an athlete of LIFE!

And guess what?
So are for you!

Enjoy flexibility & the ability to shed & create whatever shade/character you want every day. 

As a travel RT & clinician, I’ve learned to make HOME in MYSELF. That’s how I’ve found happiness, joy, & peace embracing this lifestyle. 

 I belong everywhere I go as long as I don’t betray myself. 

If I’m worried about:

  • if other people like or accept me
  • or the need create for likes or follows instead of what my heart wants
  • & I feel the need to change for those reasons…

THAT is the moment I’ve betrayed myself. 

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” -Brené Brown

Oxox

Coach K

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More importantly, I want you to believe in yourself, your health, your business, your voice, & your ability to live your best life! I believe in vibrational living in life, fitness, health, relationships, & business. Intuition is one of our greatest gifts! I’m here to help you discover & follow yours to a more abundant, joyful life!

I’m known as the sweary, Indiana farmer’s daughter who went from a sick (Crohn’s Disease & bulimia), overweight (lost 60lbs via the carnivore diet, CrossFit & Orange Theory), broke bish (was 50k+ in debt) to a thriving, self loving human here to inspire, educate, & mentor!

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Being scared but doing it anyways

Epiphany🤷‍♀️Feel I’ve reached the point in my life I comfortably/confidently embrace I really have no idea what I’m doing but f*ck it I’m doing it anyways😆😂🙃

Anyone else,feels, too?

Numerous occasions I’ve had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, so, well…🤔 I just started doin stuff scared sh*tless.

Yup👉made a LOT of mistakes. But the beauty is you gain the data & experiences to make better decisions as an improved/wiser version of yourself.

I believe if I just keep going intentionally purposeful/hopeful as a kind/positive soul, everything will work out.

I think about the quote, “You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” I acknowledge when I’m trying to do EVERYTHING➡️which leads to burn out & then not wanting to do ANYTHING.

I’m not comfortable being “in the middle.” I’m either chill af or intense af. I thrive in extremes. I know they’re dopamine hits.

I need the periods of doing less to do more. I need the contrast. I no longer have shame in this realization about myself.

I’m constantly trimming & purging my life. To be honest I feel 2023 has been a year of unlearning, exploration, releasing, simplifying, & freedom.

I like having change AND routine. I need both to keep life grounded/interesting + vibrant!

I constantly savor deep connection + mental & physical stimulation👉professionally, personally, physically, mentally, & relationally.

I’m proud to be at the point in life where I’m chill & content the majority of the time no matter what season.

Today I realized I don’t run away from anything or anyone anymore. I’m already gone from what I wanted to escape. I am home in myself.

I’m home & running towards what comes next.

A CHAMPION to me is someone that loves the work of becoming one more than the idea of becoming one.

Friday morning feels🫶 🌽 🍁

Feel good to be home in Indy for a few days♥️

Fire up for @warrenzeiders tonight!! 👢🤠🪩✨💎

Oxox Coach K

Hailing from Fishers, Indiana, Katie is an aficionado of healthcare, fitness, & personal development. Travel Radiographer, motivational writer, nutritionist, Medium — gifts of many things, she grew up on her family’s beef cattle & crop farm where agriculture & healthcare were her first loves. 

She is a Purdue University graduate well known for her storytelling of life lessons & personal transformation through Crohn’s disease & life as a radiologic technologist with 18 years experience!

After decades of struggling with her own health issues from Crohn’s, obesity, disordered eating, infertility, hormonal imbalances, & being a competitive CrossFit athlete, she is passionate about helping others find self love, embrace their gifts, achieve their goals, & create sustainable success habits for an EXTRAordinary life!

You can catch her via Instagram @lil_bit_of_fit : http://www.instagram.com/lil_bit_of_fit

Blog: Lilbitoffit.com

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You can simply book a call via email: katieokelly2@gmail.com