Exercise is the part where you pretend you’re an athlete until your lungs hate you. Start with something gentle: a brisk walk where you look like you’re going somewhere important, not like you’re fleeing a bee.
I jogged once, and my knees held a conference to discuss early retirement. Do not recommend. Instead, try a brisk walk every day for 30 minutes—it’s the adult version of running from your responsibilities, but healthier.
Add in some strength training. Lift weights that are heavy enough to make you grunt but light enough that you don’t drop them on your foot. You’re not a bodybuilder; you’re just a person trying to fit into a pair of jeans from 2019.
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You don’t need a gym membership that costs the same as a small car. Do squats while waiting for your coffee to brew. Every rep counts.
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I once did lunges in my living room, and my cat looked at me like I’d lost my mind. He was right, but I lost half a pound that week. Worth it.
Remember, sweating is just your fat cells crying. Let them.
