's motd Sept 11, 2008

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

Thursday, 11 September 2008

My mind is still filled with the excitement of the Olympic Games in Beijing. I was really impressed with all of the runners. I can close my eyes right now and see all of them running down one of those big, broad Beijing boulevards. Along the routes, the spectators were cheering them every long step of the way!

Now I don't have to tell you, not everyone can win every race. Oh sure, they all train and train very hard but, still, not every runner can come in at number one. But when these guys and gals are running, I'll bet you, they're not thinking about the races they've lost in the past. They're only concentrating on and thinking about the race they're in that day!Did you really pay attention to the Olympic runners? In some of those close-up shoots, did you see their eyes? Their eyes were focused on the prize and winning that Olympic Gold Medal!

As I watched those runners, you know what? I thought about you! You see, many of you think about the diets you've been on and all the failures you believe you've had in the past. You keep thinking about the exercise equipment you've bought and all of the money you've spent on diets in the past. You think about the weight you've lost and then you think about all of the weight you've gained back, too.You think about the people you've disappointed and that especially includes yourself. You think about all of the clothes in your closet that don't fit you anymore. And you think that you'll never, ever be able to get to a healthy weight.Now, if you're trying to lose weight right now, you won't lose it if you dwell on looking behind you rather than in front of you. I want you to think about this. In back of you is your past. But...in front of you is your future. And I'm telling you, your future is what you must concentrate on.

You must get excited about going on program with the intention of staying on program, all the way to your goal. And if you do that...if you keep your eyes on the prize, you'll win a lot more than a Gold Medal and that's for sure! You'll lose weight and win your health and I know that's what you want.I know you want to get out of bed in the morning feeling energetic. I know you want to walk up to that mirror and as you look at your reflection, see a healthier you. I know you want to have the freedom to move and to groove. And I know you want to feel younger and lighter. Am I right? Well, remember to keep looking ahead of you.

Set your eyes on the prize, really focus and then...start running!Love,