And one that I've discussed before but it bears repeating: It completely satisfies my daily need to suffer, leaving me much freer to actually enjoy my life.
Just think- if I'd been raised Catholic, I'd probably be an Iron Man athlete.
I was raised Catholic and suffered enough for the rest of my days. Its almost a revelation to discover that oone does NOT have to suffer... The hell with the catholics I say, priests and nuns on top...
I bought some $50 New Balance flip flops yesterday, because they promised to tone my hamstrings while I walk. If I believe their claim, you should be able to bounce a quarter off this fat ass in a week or 2.
For the record, I don't believe the claim, I just wanted some really comfy flip flops that I could get away with wearing at work. Beause I don't plan to really wear them out walking, because that would imply that I plan to go out walking. I just don't have the energy these days.
It has been so humid here the last couple days. And when I'm walking, and it's really hot and sweaty, I think of you, and smile, and shut up about it :)
and I do get a little endorphin rush after the half hour mark in running. I need it. When I am a slacker, my brain and body suffer.
But I have noticed that with age... the chips and wine and beer I treat myself to as a reward are starting to hang around for old times sake or something.
I'm the opposite. I feel so GOOD after doing yoga that guilt follows, and a little voice still tells me I should forsake feeling good and scrub the toilets
I was raised Catholic and suffered enough for the rest of my days. Its almost a revelation to discover that oone does NOT have to suffer...
ReplyDeleteThe hell with the catholics I say, priests and nuns on top...
I bought some $50 New Balance flip flops yesterday, because they promised to tone my hamstrings while I walk.
ReplyDeleteIf I believe their claim, you should be able to bounce a quarter off this fat ass in a week or 2.
For the record, I don't believe the claim, I just wanted some really comfy flip flops that I could get away with wearing at work. Beause I don't plan to really wear them out walking, because that would imply that I plan to go out walking. I just don't have the energy these days.
That's so funny -- you've picked your poison. Does begin Catholic then absolve me from exercise?
ReplyDeleteexercise is stupid. I prefer to be active.
ReplyDeleteIt has been so humid here the last couple days. And when I'm walking, and it's really hot and sweaty, I think of you, and smile, and shut up about it :)
ReplyDeleteAmen!!!! ha! I love this post!
ReplyDeleteI'm Lutheran and I'm training for a triathlon. Makes perfect sense when you think about it.
ReplyDeleteYou look a little red in the face and beat. I am glad that I wasn't raised Catholic, although the Iron Man idea is cool.
ReplyDeleteI commented earlier, I KNOW I did, but it is totally NOT here. :(
ReplyDeleteheheheh!
ReplyDeleteyou're funny.
ReplyDeleteand I do get a little endorphin rush after the half hour mark in running. I need it. When I am a slacker, my brain and body suffer.
But I have noticed that with age... the chips and wine and beer I treat myself to as a reward are starting to hang around for old times sake or something.
I know what you mean. My legs hurt from "doing the stairs" yesterday and it makes me weirdly happy that they hurt.
ReplyDeletePhotocat- I am still trying to learn that we do not have to suffer.
ReplyDeleteRachel- Awesome! I've paid more than that for flip-flops (Mehpistoes) so don't feel bad.
Elizabeth- Absolutely!
Jeannie- Well, I am active but it's just not enough.
Jo- Glad I can be your baseline.
Maggie May- Can you relate?
Nancy C- Transcending religion with exercise. I love it!
Syd- A little red in the face?
Hey- now you have time. You could train for the Iron Man.
Kori- I think some of my comments are getting eaten.
Ms. Fleur- You know it's true.
deb- Yeah. For OLD time's sake.
Stephanie- There is a pleasure in the pain of exercise.
I'm the opposite. I feel so GOOD after doing yoga that guilt follows, and a little voice still tells me I should forsake feeling good and scrub the toilets
ReplyDeleteYeah you would make an excellant Catholic. You've got the suffering part down perfectly.
ReplyDeleteMichelle- Well, yoga is another thing entirely.
ReplyDeleteMel's Way- I know. Or Jewish. Either one.
This cracked me up. I love you so.
ReplyDeleteMs. Bastard-Beloved- I love you too!
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