A Philosophical Detour of Sorts
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Posted on: 07/21/08
A Philosophical Detour of Sorts
I am a big proponent of doing what I want to do, when I want to do it - that is, within reason. That might sound strange coming from someone who runs a fitness and nutrition blog, but hear me out. I love running more than any other activity (I log about 40 to 50 miles a week), but some days I simply do not want to lace up my Asics and hit the pavement. Sometimes it's lethargy, other times mere laziness. But one personal rule I have - one I never, ever break - is the following: If I don't want to run, I don't. Now admittedly these days come rather infrequently, but they are substantial nonetheless. The day I go for a run and derive no happiness from it is the day my passion will fade to a chore. So many things in the realm of general health seem to be about restricting yourself from things you want and forcing yourself to do the things you "must." Perhaps the secret to being healthy is leading a particular lifestyle not out of obligation, but rather out of a simple desire to live better.
(Photo: "Forrest Gump," Paramount Pictures).
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