I cannot describe how much I enjoy the Olympics every time they come around. This year is no exception and I feel an even closer connection having been to the US swimming trials in Long Beach. I actually SAW these people in the flesh swimming their hearts out in July and now they’re in Athens kicking butt!! And the gymnastics and volleyball and kayaking…it’s almost too much to take in and the track and field events aren’t even ramped up yet!! The strength and dedication that these athletes bring to their sport is astounding. The level of commitment necessary to be a world competitor…ugh…I can’t even imagine!!

But don’t think for a second that I can’t (or won’t!) draw a parallel to the Blood Type Diet…

Actually, I know that you don’t need me to draw any parallel because you’ve heard/said it all before. The thing I was thinking was this…(living so close to Hollywood for all these years helped with this insight too)…these athletes (and A-list actors/musicians) are plain ‘ole folks just like you and me. Except for that strength, dedication and commitment thing that they’ve got going on…and there’s also the inner focus and drive that pushes them to compete so visibly on the world stage…so what I was thinking was this…I was thinking that if these ordinary folks can live so visibly and so LARGE, what’s my problem with kicking avoids out of my cabinets, ‘fridge and lifestyle habits?

Maybe it isn’t my goal to be a BTD Olympian, but I sure wouldn’t mind making it to the US trials of BTD compliance. I’m just a plain girl, eating average things…and if I just tightened up my life a little…added a touch more dedication, strength and commitment…those average foods and activities could send my health and body to extraordinary levels of excellence. It’s certainly something to think about as this summer comes to a close and my life takes a new direction as I relocate to the East Coast.

I have a clear line in the sand if I want to recognize it. I guess you’ll just have to keep checking in to see if I decide to pick up the gauntlet or not…

In the meantime…make summer memories and be well…