You are so right, hombre. For a while I did yoga in the mornings, and felt like I could do anything the rest of the day. I felt strong and pleased with myself. Now, I sleep as much as possible, and sit on my ass all day. And I can feel it - self esteem, motivation, health, happiness - it has all been slipping away little by little. I know good and well all what I need is some exercise. Good for you for actually doing it! Stick with it, and I hope you reap the benefits a thousand times over!

Exercising the body as well as the mind and soul, makes sense. I work in a windowless environment, which is a cursed blessing (heh), because while the life is sucked out of me during the day without interacting con la tierra, I spend most of my time after the grind outdoors. Keep on keeping on, bro.

For a few years there, I was drifting. I finally decided that I was just getting fat and old and tired. You know, fate, the passage of time. Then I got THE DIAGNOSIS: Type 2 diabetes- love your body, or we'll start cutting pieces off it. Boy howdy am I grateful! You can't fight fate or the passage of time, but you can do something about creeping pathology. Fits into my political agenda too. Type 2 diabetes is a symptom of a failed society. In struggling for our health we can struggle against a society that promotes fake prosperity, passivity and despair. For me, the revolution starts with fresh vegetables and a walk.

Come on Nez...I was expecting a sexier photo than that after the jump!

We must prepare out minds and bodies for the task ahead.

To quote Denzel in American Gangster, my man. Roadwork, dude. There's nothing more fundamental for fighters. It's all about the roadwork. First thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Followed by oatmeal. That's my secret formula. :-)

that's it, janna! that's the feeling. gracias.

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thank ya manny. i feel for you bro with the lightless building. ugh. ive' been there. i've even lived in basement rooms that had no sun at all and time never passed. glad you get outside a lot.

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jon, you said it. great last line.

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clinton, what...you don't think my Cortez kix are sexy? you are one picky vato.

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word up molina.

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aw yeeeah, kai. so true. altho i go with eggs so as not to harm the Oats of the world.

good one on you! i understand completely how absolutely essential it is to look badass and cool in one's running togs - among other things, you have to be intimidating to all the drivers who want to run up onto the sidwalk and kill you.

bravo for taking up a regimen. i am at a place where i have been considering the same thing, and you have greatly inspired me (as you always seem to do).

Ah, you reminded me I have to get back into the habit of practicing dance. I pulled something a few weeks ago, and had to stop. :(

Yes, I always feel better about myself when I'm exercising regularly.

The shoe's fine. I understand that you cover your face, but the sexy knee shot created an expectation that there was more to come. Don't forget, some of us can be very superficial, and want to see more than just a talented brain.

On a more germane topic, I can tell you that whe I first launched my lawsuit against Janet Reno, and suddenly I found myself involved in FBI agents, intrusive interrogatories by the Department of Justice, assaults from the right wing fringe and that kind of crap which made me realize just how deep I was in it all of a sudden, my only saving grace was exercise. I would take time out to go to the gym every day, and made sure that my body was actually stronger than my mind, so that if worst came to worst, I would be able to fight, and if not fight, run like hell.

I'm not quite as fanatical about it these days, but still do at least 50 minutes of intense cardio-vascular at least four times a week, as well as non-excessive weights that keep me relatively toned and strong (not an OC, neurotic gym rat).

I'm glad for you that you're getting back into shape. A daily 2 mile run is nothing to scoff at.

You grew up with the PDR too? Funny. How did the rest of the world survive? Until I read this, I was thinking it was too cold to go out for a bike ride. Better suit up. Laterz!

clinton, count me amongst the superficial crew. :]

i hear you. fanaticism fades. but if you can keep up with regular exercise on ANY level, i say that's great, and better than many. its the consistency, not the intensity, that keeps us humans runnin smoothly through the years...

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glen, it was "too cold" for me too this morning, but i guess that's the great thing about moving those muscles...you warm up quick.

Children of the PDR, we oughtta start a new support group. up on the wall will be multiple cellophane sheets that lay over each other with the nervous system, the muscular system, the lymphatic system and bones instead of the 12 steps.

24 miles outdoors in the cold along the San Gabriel River. Didn't even get to 60 in LA today (I know I am a wuss). The shower was awesome.