September 20, 2003

I am failing to see the point of working out, more specifically lifting weights. For the regular healthy human, getting chiseled has no value. It just becomes cosmetics. If you're fat, yes, you should work out -- but only to be more healthy. Strength isn't necessary in life. I don't know that old folks live longer because they used to lift weights. There's so much maintenance required in working out, and in the end, we all become sloppy. How many people do I know used to go to the gym during the university days just to graduate and let it all go? Just two and a half years ago, I competed in the Strong Man/Woman competition at SFU just for kicks. Back then, I had a 205 lb bench for my 131 lb frame. Now? I'm struggling with a bad shoulder at a 155 lb bench! I say "Forget It!" I'm going to dedicate myself to watching TV and eating junk food. When I balloon up, I'll go for liposuction. Bah!

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