It's been almost 3 weeks since I last blogged about my commitment to health and wellness. Oh, don't worry, I'm still committed. But, I seem less committed to blogging. Sorry about that.

Lately, I've been thinking about what inspires me to stay on this path. It's not the elite athlete. Don't get me wrong. I'm in awe of their talent and hard-work. But, what's more inspiring to me is watching people overcome. And, by overcome, I don't mean it has been be huge barriers to be considered inspiring. I'm inspired by the elderly woman who despite her age, I see walking on the bike path. I'm inspired by the middle-age man who despite his addiction to cigarettes, decides to take up cycling. I'm inspired by the woman, who despite living with cancer, continues her commitment to training for a 5K.

I don't have any of these barriers. Age is not a barrier, addiction is not a barrier and illness is not a barrier. I have it easy. My health is not to be taken for granted. Why would I waste this precious time I have being healthy and not continuing to enjoy the fruits of my fortune. If those around me who overcome in the face of their barriers, then I can continue to commitment to my daily investment in health and wellness. So when every I don't feel like taking that first step off of the couch and out the door, I think of them and get inspired.

And, if my words didn't inspire you, then check out the like I've posted the the website for "Athlete the Movie". It will do the trick.

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Keep on, keeping on,

leah