Sensei Talks  

I was out running this morning (something I try to do as regularly as possible) when I began to notice a lot more "traffic" on the sidewalks of my neighborhood. I recognized some of the same pavement pounders I've seen for a few years now, but others were seemingly new on the scene.

I began to wonder...are these people out trying to walk off the extra calories they ate over the holiday weekend? How often do they really exercise? Will they keep it up?

This reminded me of a quote I read the other day "Eat, Drink and be Merry for Tomorrow We Shall Diet". I thought about how many people were using this same mentality to justify their dietary indiscretions from the weekend. How many told themselves “I will start that diet, or exercise program, or take more time for myself…tomorrow”. But how many will actually start? And if they do, how many will keep it up?

Then a big smile came over my face as I realized that running and eating well has become part of my lifestyle, not just something I do because I want to lose a few pounds or look a little better in my bathing suit. "I'm a runner" I said to myself...and it felt really good!

With the holiday season in full swing I challenge you to make the commitment to yourself. To start that diet or exercise program you’ve been meaning to start and to never stop starting, regardless of what challenges you face (and believe me there will be challenges), until it becomes part of your life!

TODAY we shall diet!

- Lauren