Waterworks and Wildfires

Oh for Pete's sake. It's not even 10:00am and I've already been bawling my eyes out. "Is something wrong?" you ask. No, nothing's wrong. I just decided to watch The Biggest Loser this morning during breakfast since I DVR'd it last night. Oh man, I'm such a sap. The minute a contestant cries telling their story, I start to cry, too. Despite the fact that I have never been 50 or even 100+ lbs overweight, I feel like I can identify with each and every one of the contestants because so many of them struggle with loving and respecting their bodies and themselves, which prevents them from achieving their dreams and truly living their lives to the fullest.

I don't watch a lot of TV. Other than my guilty pleasures, Reba and Days of Our Lives (which is the dumbest show ever, I realize this), football is the only other thing I watch. However, when The Biggest Loser premieres, I never miss an episode. It is my very favorite show. I get so fired up watching it, mainly because watching people regain their inner strength and passion inspires me to no end. I love to see them "lose the baggage", so to speak, and I'm not just talking f-a-t. I think when people are faced with immense physical and mental challenges, they begin to see what they are really made of, and it can transform their lives by empowering them to really "live" it. Not just be alive, but LIVING. I know that that is what has happened to me these past few months. In the words of the great motivational speaker/coach, Tony Robbins, I've "awakened the giant within...."

There have been moments the past few months where I have just bawled my eyes out. Only my tears were not tears of sadness or despair, but true JOY and GRATITUDE. I've never felt SO ALIVE in all my life as I have the past few months. It all started with strength training through a Body-for-Life challenge which ignited a spark within me. That tiny spark grew to a flame, then a spread like wildfire and is continuing to consume every area of my life. I want this fire to spread far and w-i-d-e so that I can help others achieve their dreams, too! I'm not sure how the Good Lord will allow me to do this, but I'll just keep listening and I know He will guide me in His time and His most perfect way. Maybe he'll inspire me to be a personal trainer, life coach, nutritionist or naturopath. Who knows? All I do know is that right now I can start with my own family and friends and offer encouragement, support and help spread positivity and joy!

On a lighter note, last night my Darlin' and I went to Costco and look what we scored:

7 1/2 dozen eggs for only $6.39. The box was huge and takes up about half our fridge HA! Hubby looked at me funny when I put the box in the basket and said, "Hon, are you sure you will eat all those before the expiration date?" and I looked at him and said, "Um, yeah. Where have you been?" Ha! We did the math and if I eat 4-7 egg whites per day divided by the 90 eggs that come in this ginormous box, that is roughly 16-18 days worth and it doesn't expire until October 18th, so there ya have it!

Also, while in Costco, we looked at cameras and I have decided not to get a DSLR. I just can't see myself carrying around a big camera with me, plus we still need a point and shoot and we're looking at 12-14mp, which is a huge step up from our 7mp camera that died. We almost walked away with one for $119, but my hubby, being the meticulous-one-that-he-is insisted we continue shopping around to be sure we're getting the best quality and value. My impulsive, I-want-it-now self succumbed to his logical thinking and so I hope to have a camera by the end of the week after looking at reviews online:)

Holy cannoli! I just got a text from my friend, Melissa, asking if I was still on for coffee at noon today. DOH! I knew there was something that I was forgetting, but I couldn't put my finger on it! Gotta run!

Ya'll have a SPECTACULAR day!