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Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :

I wasn't always a masochist. In fact I wasn't a masochist at all until very recently. Then something strange happened. I got off my medicine, school started, ROTC started, I was keeping my room clean, I was reading the scriptures every day (nearly), I was saying my prayers, was brushing my teeth every day, shaving and showering more than once a month, and being told how much better I had bee doing better in all walks of life. Then... this... this uncontrollable urge to start exercising came up, I don't know where it came from, or why it came. My only hypothesis is that aliens have somehow taken over my brain and forced me to lead a better life. So now, every week day at one point during the day I find myself lumbering on a treadmill blowing like an ashmatic elephant and drenched in sweat. I can only conclude that if it wasn't aliens, I have gone crazy. There are advantages to going crazy though. Suddenly, a hug does not become a token of affection but a significant threat*. Plus you don't always feel self conscious**. You look better***. Plus post excerciseing, you get a sense of euphoria caused by chemicals in the brain that are made while you exercise. This is called the "runner's high"****. Another benefit, now instead of being just bigger than everybody else, you're also stronger than everybody else*****. I might enjoy being crazy, but it is somewhat perplexing.

*This only works preshower while you're still sweaty.
**I haven't reached this point yet, but I'm told it will happen.
***This only happens gradually and it does take time.
****I didn't know about this until I researched why I suddenly feel good all the time.
*****There is a surprising amount of satisfaction to this.

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

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...was brushing my teeth every day, shaving and showering more than once a month...

Not so much evidence of masochism as of easing up on the sadism. We thank you.

Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :

I try.

Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :

The end of your post looks like you're bleeping out a bunch of swear words. [Smile]

Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :

[No No]

Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :

Endorphins are wonderful things.

Be prepared for depression when you quit working out and discover how much worse you look and feel.

Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :

I'm just worried I'll suddenly get the urge to start eating healthy. That would be a fate worse than death.

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

Healthy =! taste like crap, you know. There are a lot of things that are both good for you AND healthy.

Or so I have been told. [Big Grin]

Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :

A pity that such items are so hard to find.

Posted by theCrowsWife (Member # 8302) on :

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Originally posted by Kwea:
both good for you AND healthy.

Some even taste good [Wink]

--Mel

Posted by Zarex (Member # 8504) on :

Those are even rarer.