Hi everyone,

I've been down for the last 4-5 days with the stomach flu, which sucked but it meant I got to watch the Olympics all day from my couch.

Anybody else inspired to be more fit from watching the athletes??? I AM! Wow, I am so in awe of these hardworking, dedicated athletes who trained so hard to attain the level of fitness that they're at. And it's so refreshing to see women with MUSCLES on TV!

It makes me want to work a little harder in my own fitness goals (that is, after I've recovered... sigh..).

Well, I am completely in love with Michael Phelps and -- well, that is all I wanted to say. He's amazing. I just think the swimmers have the most job conducive bodies I have ever seen. I wonder if they were born and were meant to swim or if it is something they have resculpted for.

Dara Torres! Another swimmer. The NY Times called her the fastest female swimmer in America--she's 41, has had a kid, yet still has abs like you would not believe. It's one thing for all these young kids to look so great, but she looks unbelievable and she's a year older than me (and I haven't had a kid either)!

i also have been admiring the bodies. The swimmers adn teh beach volleyball I think are my 2 favorites to look at!

Beach volleyball ... Norwegian ... I think (pardon my spelling) Nila Hakedal. Gorgeous!