No, this isn’t an ad for Nike.  But I was listening to an interview with a health expert and she said that (short of periods of massive famine, war, or disease,) although we know more about health and well-being than at anytime in history, we’re still pretty much the most overweight and unhealthy group that’s ever lived.  The reason?  She said that today, a significant group of people don’t get into shape because they’re waiting for the perfect situation. 

They wait on a health club membership, until they get married, have more time, adjust their schedule, get the right workout clothes, a new job – whatever.  They think they have to get all the stars aligned, but until they do, they don’t do anything.  But the truth is, to have better health, all we have to do is start with something small.  Start walking, take the stairs, eat less, get a check-up – little things make a huge difference.

I immediately...