tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786207704079027971.post6182829078166677762..comments2013-01-11T21:39:54.048-07:00Comments on Expected Aberrations: How to Get Fit Without ExercisingThea van Diepenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01496841659021995779noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786207704079027971.post-24801426718952074732012-06-08T01:37:58.815-06:002012-06-08T01:37:58.815-06:00Being fit most definitely does feel great, and I r...Being fit most definitely does feel great, and I really do want to feel great because of being fit. I guess what I've been looking for is a more transcendent reason for getting fit. I mean, if being fit and healthy is what our bodies need, then, really, that kind of feeling is what our normal's supposed to be. So, if that's supposed to be our normal, then that's a really crappy way of rewarding ourselves for taking care of our body.<br /><br />Yes, I'm looking for a transcendent meaning around weight lifting. Can you tell I took philosophy classes last year? :P<br /><br />As for aikido, that looks SO COOL. I really hope you get a chance to try it out. :DThea van Diepenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496841659021995779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786207704079027971.post-54680290758712510042012-06-06T18:49:26.144-06:002012-06-06T18:49:26.144-06:00I also can't stand "exercising just to ex...I also can't stand "exercising just to exercise" - I get bored. Throughout my life my main physical pursuits have been soccer, figure skating, and capoeira - because they are actual sports/games, the exercise is like a byproduct, you know?Shayna @ Adventurous Soulhttp://www.adventurous-soul.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786207704079027971.post-10629983727740546912012-06-06T17:30:23.143-06:002012-06-06T17:30:23.143-06:00I am totally with you on the exercising. Excuse me...I am totally with you on the exercising. Excuse me? Working up a sweat and a pounding heart for no other reason than to work up a sweat? Go fuck yourself. Pardon my french. <br /><br />Although, I will say, being fit and/or healthy *does* feel great. It really does. When I was working blue collar, I felt amazing and strong all the time. But the work I put in to get that way? I was getting PAID to do it, let's put it that way.<br /><br />I do want to take aikido. It is, however, NOT cheap.Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09992394729750553492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1786207704079027971.post-14966226371096162582012-06-06T16:43:47.365-06:002012-06-06T16:43:47.365-06:00I actually love this post, you have no idea. Exerc...I actually love this post, you have no idea. Exercise just for the sake of exercise has baffled me and annoyed me and all my "healthy" and "fit" friends (including my partner) are all "Oh, but being fit has so many benefits! You feel great about yourself and you look better!" I already feel great about myself (okay, not GREAT) and honestly? Appearance just isn't that big of a deal to me.<br /><br />So yes, 100% agree :) <br /><br />Also, glad you loved fencing!Sarah Bateshttp://www.everydayanadventure.co.uknoreply@blogger.com