I just read an opinion article in the New York Times (I
know, I need to stop reading the NYT) about exercise. The article pulled me in with the title: “Exercise for the Immediate Satisfaction”. Since I already agree, and I know that I
should work out every day, I started reading the article.
Here’s how it started:
“I was going to skip my daily swim
the other morning. I had already walked
three miles with a friend and taken my dog to the park for his exercise. I was really tired, my back was sore, I had a
column to write and lots to do around the house…”
More words ensued, but what a bunch of bullshit. Who the fuck has that much free time? And who wouldn’t think that walking three miles,
walking the dog, and working at your house all day isn’t enough exercise?
Some days, I’m too depressed to even get off my ass and walk
on the treadmill for 20 minutes, so I understand that exercise is essential,
but this guy is a piece of work. Is the
whole purpose of the article to inspire people, or to just make everyone who
doesn’t plan purposeful movements for the entirety of their waking lives feel
like shit?
So, yeah. Thanks,
columnist man. Now I actually don’t want to work out, because I just
feel doomed to be pudgy and weak.
I need a life coach or something. Preferably someone who likes to be lazy and
drink cocktails.
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