So needless to say, I'm in the house more, eating more, and watching tv more. The other day I was watching Dancing with the Stars. Now normally I really do not care about this show but I am so interested in a particular dancer. Do you watch the show? Do you know who I'm talking about?
In case you don't watch the show, I'll give you some of her other accomplishments.
- Motivational speaker
- Professional snowboarder
- Co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports
- Competitor on the Amazing Race
- Massage therapist
- Winner of the bronze medal at the Sochi Olympics for snowboarding
Oh and did I mention she's a double amputee? She lost both of her lower legs to bacterial meningitis at age 19.
What would you do if you lost both your legs? The other night on Dancing with the Stars she remarked "I hope my legs don't fly off during that spin" How funny, yet how real.
It really made me think - would I pull myself together as well as she has to make the most out of my life? She is inspiring people of all walks of life and with all sorts of challenges to do more, do better, and make the absolute most of their lives.
So as the winter storm rolls in, I am crabby about it, I'm going to take my fully functioning body to the gym and spend some time thinking about how to challenge myself and do more in my life (while I run sprints of course)!
Spend a little time today - asking yourself - what would I do without my legs? And what will I do with my legs?
Check out Amy's website and this cool video about her work outs.
This link has the best picture:
Have a great week everyone - see you in the spring! :-)
