Genetic Gifts
I was listening to the radio on my way in to work Wednesday morning, when I hear two of the local DJ’s talking about weight loss. Immediately, I turn up the volume on my radio. I don’t care how long I’ve been on this side of the scale, success stories never cease to excite me! I love them, because it’s always exciting when someone gets their eggs in their basket!!!
One of the DJ’s, Erin, has been working really hard to lose. The other DJ, Robert, was congratulating her and telling everyone how hard she has been working.
So, when I got to my computer, I logged in to send them a short message. I just wanted to congratulate Erin for the work and Robert for the support. This is something I really enjoy doing. I know how hard it is to lose, and I know how much it meant to me to get support when I was going through it. So, now it’s my turn to give!
But you can imagine my surprise this morning when I tuned in to hear them read my E-mail over the air! How much fun was that?! I just laughed!!! And Robert said on air that he had sent me an E-mail, so of course, I was excited to sign in and check it out!
In the E-mail I sent them, I had included the link to my appearance on the Today Show. Robert mentioned how Erin had watched it several times.
And then I remembered being at my friend Carla’s house one time. She pulled up my profile, because she wanted her sister to see my before and after photos. And what her sister said surprised me.
“If I had seen those pictures in a magazine, I would have thought they were fake. I would have been looking for the airbrush marks. I never think those things are real.”
HMMMM…
We forget when we see these stories that those are just real people. We forget that real people can make real changes.
When we see the super-fit people, how many times do we say, “Yes, but they are genetically gifted.”?
Genetic gifts mean nothing if they are not tapped into. Michael Phelps would have never known he was genetically meant to swim had he not donned his first speedo.
The truth is, we are all genetically gifted. We have these bodies capable of making great changes, but few of us ever tap into that.
If I had not decided to make changes a few years ago, I wouldn’t know that my biceps peak or that I have great calves. Genetic gifts.
But my biggest genetic gift? Willpower.
I had it all along, but it was covered up.
You have genetic potential. We all do. You just have to find yours.
And here’s hint, it’s not under your sofa cushion or at the bottom of that pint of ice cream. You have to get up and search for it till you find it.
Go on…get up…
September 26, 2008 at 4:16 am
You couldn’t be more right. It doesn’t just happen even with genetics on your side it take commitment, dedication, hard work and like you said the will to keep going no matter what. If you see my signature, you will see I couldn’t agree more….
Very well said….way to go!
September 26, 2008 at 4:23 am
;) My Signature
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."
and when I read my signature I think will needs clarity it doesn’t mean wanting, it means willing to do the hard work and make it happen…. regardless of what it takes..
September 26, 2008 at 4:38 am
I read your blogs just about every morning with my pre-workout oats and this one really hit home for me. I have never considered myself an athlete. Now, I have not only uncovered my strong, athletic body but now I have a sport that I LOVE!
September 26, 2008 at 7:27 am
I look forward to reading your blogs…thank you again. I used to think that I did not have willpower. I thought that is what all of the people who weren’t fat were blessed with, come to find out I had it all along. I was just afriad of success. Thank you again for elegantly writing what I am sometimes unable to see for myself. Have a great weekend.
September 26, 2008 at 8:35 am
You know I needed this one! Thanks girl!
September 26, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Willpower can also be stated in my case as hard headedness. When I think of willp ower I think I do not have it however if you tell me all I need is hard headedness I can do it! i have had a few minor challenges in life and others have said oh you have such determination nope it was hard headedness. Tell me something is hard or that I can’t do it then the Hardheadedness/willpower kicks in.
September 27, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Willpower for me equates to habits and being an adrenaline junkie. I need my endorphins every morning and my body will just feel weird if I do something it isn’t expecting. You helped me tap into that state of living, and I’m loving it. =)