I just now am able to write. Tonight's episode of The Biggest Loser shook me to the core. Abby, our dear, sweet Abby opted to go home to save Amanda, Shay & Daniel. Why? She simply said the journey for her was not about losing the weight, but finding herself and finding out what was out their waiting for her. It was emotional...even Ali was crying.
I always think to myself, 'if Abby can get out of bed everyday and face her life, then I can do anything.' I can keep running, I don't have to stop because I feel tired. She inspires me. And from visiting her Facebook fan page tonight, it's clear I am not alone.
I was so happy to see Abby out there speaking at schools to students and teachers about choices. I don't know where she gets her strength from, but she does--she actually said, if the man who had killed her family had lived she would show him compassion and tell him there's redeption and second chances.
Abby, in her speech said:
You can choose differently. You can choose to overcome your cicumstances. You can choose to overcome your hurts. You can choose to be everything you always wanted to be...
As of tonight Abby has lost a total of 80 pounds (which puts her at 167 pounds, BMI 28.7). She looks amazing! Her eyes are shining, she's smiling & she confident and putting herself out there. Her dad said it best when he said that every single person who comes into contact with Abby will be a better person because of it. I couldn't agree more...I've never met Abby, but she is certainly an inspiration & I believe she will continue to inspire millions of people in the years to come.
Chart & video to follow later.
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