Been doing a lot of exercise for the past couple of to make all the physical stuff I’ve been having to do feel easier.

Thankfully I’m not getting too much muscle (god forbid I look any more man-ish!), but the other day I think it finally clicked that I do indeed feel better at doing physical activities.

I was running like mad so as to not miss the bus, and instead of feeling tired or heavy of breath, I just felt light and focused. Walking around all day and up and down stairs also doesn’t tire me anymore. I can even climb the occasional tree or urban debris.

But the best part is the sensation of running really fast and being able to focus on that feeling rather than oxygenation. All the noises, the asphalt, the wind.

A lot of the propaganda around exercise focuses too much on looking pretty rather than what you can do if you’re physically fit. I’ll never enjoy the idea of having a bulky body, but being able to do more with less effort is exactly my cup of tea.

I hope this motivates other people who feel similarly to rethink their perspective on exercising too. It all started with “I want to climb that tree”, and now I can climb that tree.