Quarterback Tom Brady - Well Done Is Better Than Well Said

Well done is better than well said. First spoken by quarterback Tom Brady and then published by Tony Gentilcore on Pediatrics Now, I'm thinking this quote is just perfect for those of us whose minds are on diet and fitness.

We can say all we want about eating healthy and exercising with passion and determination. But unless we practice what we preach, does it really matter? Nope. Now, I know we humans are not perfect and of course, we're going to indulge in a piece of cake and skip a workout now and then -- but keeping this quote in the back of your mind just might help you stay on track more than you fall off.

Next time you find yourself spouting the merits of fresh fruits and veggies to a colleague, make a point of infusing some new produce into your own diet. After encouraging your spouse to get his or her lazy butt off the couch, force yours out of the sitting position too and get on the treadmill. For each recommendation you make to someone, take action for yourself. I just told my husband today that I know why he weighs a few pounds more now than he did a few months ago -- he's been picking at sweets more than usual -- and then I realized I'm in the same boat, not with sweets, but that yummy dip with Fritos I ate last night certainly isn't doing anything for me today.

No more Fritos for me -- because well done is definitely better than well said. Thanks, Tom Brady, for reminding me.