My dad was recently hospitalized for high blood pressure for the second time in two weeks. I speak to him on a daily basis to make sure that he is taking care of himself and monitoring his pressure, which isn't the easiest thing for him to do these days, given that he works in finance. My dad is 52, stands at 5'11 and weighs 180, mostly lean muscle. He rises religiously every morning to jog 2-3 miles, perform a number of pull-ups, push-ups and other upper body exercises with his barbells and weights. I reflect on how my parents, particularly my father, raised us to be healthy and productive adults, providing the right foods in our diets well before organic and whole-foods became the craze; encouraging us at our sporting events and supporting our active lifestyles. I also think of my mom, who introduced me to Jane Fonda at the age of eight; eliminated all processed and canned food during each of her eight, yes eight pregnancies; still dances along to Tina Turner videos as her daily cardio; and at the age of 53, is often mistaken for a woman 10-15 years her junior. These two wonderful people are my motivating factors in pursuing a healthy and fit lifestyle.