Diet – Page 26 – Disney Employee Engagement Speaker

Darn It

Haven’t run in five (5) days.

How is that possible?

Mister “you have to find a way” or your doomed, Mr. Internet five-a-day blogger, Mr practice what you preach, Mr. self-appointed wellness expert.

Yeah, tell us why you have “failed” this week.

First of all, who am I to be calling myself such names, with that stern tone?

Ease up already mister.

There is an inherent challenge with an impossible goal.

It is, well, quite literally, impossible.

To think that we could consistently get regular exercise for the rest of our lives is preposterous.

Rubbish.

It can happen. It will happen. It is happening.

Went to the gym for strength and core training last night. And, after a few commitments this morning (I’m Off today), I’ll go for a run.

Dream big. Get started. Never stop.

World Record Holder Reveals Secret

Let’s shake it up a little bit today. You good with that? Good. Let’s go back to this past summer.

Here’s the scene. Early August, 2009. Sunny, clear, 70 degrees.

Finland.

Master’s Track & Field 2009 World Championships. Men’s 400 meters, 70-74 year old age group.

Enter a German man.

Click here to see the secret this “old man” reveals about getting and staying healthy.

PS. If you are too busy to follow this and invest two more minutes, please go look in the mirror and say something like, “I really do want to get healthy and stay healthy, but I just really don’t want to work very hard at it.”

This May Be A Mistake

Have I not been pretty good at keeping the topics here at Lane 8 about Health, Motivation and Impossible Goals?

It feels like it, and therefore, I’m taking editorial license to post about something that has to do with all three, but perhaps in a way you’re not expecting.

I’ve had the link for some time and have not found the right time to share it. One of the privileges that a serious blogger gets is to say something particularly personal.

There are many incurable diseases. And all of us have been impacted directly and indirectly, by them.

Crohn’s disease has no cure.

Yet.

It is an Impossible Goal to help raise enough money, to give away, to those who can find the cure.

As a parent, it’s ultimately going to become a full-time job.

For now, this humble and thankful parent, just wanted to open the door a little bit wider.

If you want, click here to read, “When to talk about Crohn’s Disease.”

Will You Please?

Will you change the way you think about diet and exercise?

Or will you give up, like you always do?

Hey, you’re an adult. You get this. I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know.

Don’t do it.

Don’t cave.

Don’t give up.

You can do it.

Be smarter. Think differently. Act differently. Don’t do it all in one month.

You have the rest of your life, but only if you get started and never quit.

One day at a time.

Start small and simple. Think long-term. Dust off your indomitable will. Never quit.

When you die, then you can relax. You good with that?

Strength Is Your Responsibility

“Strength is something you forge from within.” — Eugenia ‘Jean’ Finnegan Biden

Watching (not really, more like listening) ABC Evening News last night, Vice President Joe Biden spoke of fond memories and important lessons he learned from his mother.

She died yesterday.

Of all the things Vice President Joe Biden said, it’s his mother’s advice at the top here, that resonated the most.

Why?

Personal responsibility is really the key to success. I’ve known this all my life and you have too.

Having a ten year plan has really helped me see what’s still possible, but not guaranteed.