“I’m putting myself on a stage so that hundreds of strangers can look at me and judge my appearance (She looks so ordinary. She’s got a big butt.)”
You are any thing BUT ordinary Michelle – and anyone who DOES happen by the stage will see that, the moment they lay eyes on you. And if they think YOU’VE got a big butt…. I will gladly drop my drawers and show them what a real big butt looks like.

“(they will) judge my form (She’s so slow. She’s not pulling hard enough.)”
Should I happen to hear anyone anyone judge your speed and form – I will be there to challange them to do better themselves.

“(they will) judge my intentions (Who does she think she is. What a show-off.)”
Should THIS happen – I will stand tall and tell them “This is Michelle Toy, an ordinary person making an extrordinary difference. Even though I know it is not your way – You’ve got every reason to show off. You’ve earned it hunny.

Chin up. Think positive.

If you crash – your family, your friends and I will be there to help you get back up.
If the pain is too much – we’ll be there with aspirin.
If you cramp up – we’ll be there to massage out the muscle cramps.
If you start getting dopey and silly from lack of fuel – we’ll be there to keep you hydrated, hold your energy bars for you to bite, and I personally guarantee that I will be there to act even sillier and dopier than you!
You are right Michelle, this is not in the comfort of your own basement, you will be on stage in front of a lot people. But remember this…… You are not alone on that stage.
You will have many of friends family and supporters standing with you, and standing behind you.

So yes, “Think confidence. Believe.”
Believe in YOURSELF Michelle…. we sure do….