Why can’t people just live happy, while getting older, heavier, uglier, and eventually die?(it’s GOING to happen)
I find the near obsession with ‘working out’ and physical fitness to be just silly in most cases. I can understand it with those that have health problems due to out of control weight gain or other health issues, but other than that, I just don’t see the point in it.
I’m in my early 30s, and weigh the same as I did when I graduated from high school. I’ve NEVER given a thought to what I eat, and haven’t worked out the first time. On the other hand, I know a guy that worked out since high school, had a good diet, and he got fat anyway after his mid-20s. Of course, both cases are just anecdotal, but I really wonder how much difference “physical fitness” makes. Could it be that our body is gonna do what it’s gonna do?
Having said all of that, the old cliche still applies....Eat right, stay fit, and die anyway....
I have to workout or I will get fat. I have diabetes running in my family.
“I’m in my early 30s, and weigh the same as I did when I graduated from high school. I’ve NEVER given a thought to what I eat, and haven’t worked out the first time.”
As you point out later in your post, a lot of the credit can go to your ancestors, but you, sir, are a braggart :)
That Metabolism hasn’t caught up with you yet. Some people may suffer problems and pain that keep them from working out, as well. Diabetes is a biggie. Our high-fat, high-carb sedentary lifestyles don’t help and over time can cause health issues.
Everyone’s body chemistry is different. You are an exception to the general rule of thumb.
As for myself, I’ve gained 42 pounds in about a year because I haven’t been active due to chronic abdominal pain and nausea. Not long ago, I was like you. Skinny. I’ve never been ‘fat’ in my entire life until now.
The abdominal pain has finally been determined to be my gallbladder. The gallbladder was also causing Pancreatitis which is also very painful.
I go for surgery Tuesday. I’m 38 years old. My goal after surgery is to get skinny once again. Now I will finally have my energy back.
I am 40 maintain a healthy diet and work out 4 days a week. I have a ton of energy to...play with my kids, look attractive for the wife...the demands of my job. The list is endless.