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justaguyinalaska 57M
879 posts
1/27/2021 1:41 pm

 Concur. As with many of Life's pursuits, there is often an obsessive focus in working out on the *finish line* (outsized muscles or stellar Strava rankings) and no authentic enjoyment of the *journey*.

While it would be dissembling to not acknowledge that *results* contribute to my motivation, I enjoy my time in gym or out on the trails and, indeed, encourage friends and lovers to join me. When I was competing, I felt obliged to push my training up to the top of my priorities. However, now that it is about *getting off the couch* and moving to ensure that I live long and prosper, it is (happily) now a habit rather than a compulsion.

There is also no reason that you cannot *look good* and still enjoy a regular diet with occasional indulgences. As you point out, engaging in a stimulating conversation while pouring a well-decanted wine is far more arousing than contrived muscle-flexing.


NG879190 45M  
73 posts
1/27/2021 1:44 pm

 Bonuses are pretty nice. Sandwiches, too.


NG879190 45M  
73 posts
1/27/2021 7:40 pm

 You mean like a...bonus sandwich? The universe is 10 times just thinking about it.


gardenboy321 60M  
41936 posts
1/27/2021 9:46 pm

 I'm not willing to sacrifice good food for a couple of percentage points of body fat. Probably why that elusive six pack will always be elusive to me.
Thoughts from the Garden...


forgotforgetting 57M
8134 posts
1/28/2021 8:04 am

 As was pointed out, all things in moderation. It is possible to be fit and a person of substance. I work at both. I like to think I'm at least moderately successful at each.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde


forgotforgetting 57M
8134 posts
1/29/2021 2:00 pm

 LOL. Well, you've been yummy from day 1.

I treat my workouts like standing meetings and put them into my calender. That way they are a regular part of day. I tell people I'm multi-tasking as it is the mental health part of the day as well.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde


forgotforgetting 57M
8134 posts
2/4/2021 9:41 am

 Completely get that. Sometime I have schedule lunch otherwise it gets invaded with appointments.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
― Oscar Wilde


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