She was nauseated a great deal of the time, which made fueling difficult, and endurance miserable. Sheer determination kept her in the water. It was her 5th attempt to make the distance.
Diana is part of an organization working to advance the lives of girls and women, through sports. And what better way to build us up, than to show us that we affect our own destinies, that hard work and stubborn persistence will get us to our goal, even if it takes multiple attempts?
Check out this picture of Diana emerging from the water after her heroic swim:
That is the body of a champion. Does it have flaws? Is it perfect? Does it fill you with envy?
Now look at this body:
Which one would you pick if you had a genie to grant your fondest wish?
We judge bodies based on how they LOOK, not on what they DO. We can hardly help ourselves because the cultural message is so deep inside us.
Look at your own body. Some of us have been avoiding mirrors for decades now. Why? Because our bodies aren't the visual ideal. But what does your body DO? Do you walk, hike, hold grandchildren, dance, hug, stand firm, run amok, jump for joy? Your body is a trooper!
I am quite positive that Diana Nyad isn't looking at her press photos, saying to herself, "Oh my gosh, my legs look fat!" or "I just can't be seen in public in a swim suit."
She's also not saying, "I failed once before, so that's it. I'll never succeed."
For those of us with body issues and those who have tried to lose weight again and again, take to heart Diana's real words "Never, ever give up."
More about Diana: http://www.nbcnews.com/health/diana-nyads-success-all-her-head-experts-say-8C11069093
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