Just for fun

No real commentary needed for this link. It shows that fitness has a sense of humor.

http://www.clickorlando.com/slideshow/lifestyle/28109861/detail.html

When you are trying to be seen as inspirational, you don’t get a day off. Sorry.

Kudos to Michelle Obama. She has taken up a cause that is near and dear to my heart: fighting childhood obesity. She has spoken across the nation about the need for activity, healthy school lunches and the acceptance of personal responsibility when it comes to nutritional choices.

And, then she did something stupid: she went into the middle of Washington, D.C. and ordered an over 1500 calorie lunch at a burger joint.

The First Lady admits to an obsession to french fries. I am part of that cursed tribe as well. However, I am not on TV every day talking about the evils of fast food and being sedentary. Yes, all things are allowed in moderation , even for the President’s wife. But, couldn’t she have satisfied her cravings at home? You know, the big white mansion that has its own private chef? I bet he or she knows how to cook french fries, and they wouldn’t have let the press in.

Leaders lead, and they lead all the time once they have followers. Some people might think I am being too harsh, but this is the equivalent of a staunch anti-smoking advocate having an occasional cigar or two. In public.

Sorry, Mrs. Obama. If you want to lead from the front, you need to remember that everyone behind you can see what you are doing. You shouldn’t be showing that there is always some leeway when it comes to discipline. If you don’t think that is fair, I suggest to find another cause to champion.

This rules applies to ALL business leaders, too. Everything you do defines how those you lead should act. Are principles optional? Isn’t taking an occasional break from the “good fight” just being human? Sure it is. But, you gave up a little bit of that right when you chose to lead.

If you think the top of the mountain is lonely, remember that you chose to climb it.