[escapedmoose]

I’m of the same mindset as you. I’m amazed at people who can tolerate even 30 minutes of “normal” exercise, because every time I try to lift weights or go running, my brain is screaming at me the entire time to please for the love of god find literally any other occupation. I’ve tried accompanying exercise with music, podcasts, books, TV to no avail. Anyone suggesting yoga or meditation for this does not understand the issue at hand—yoga is the worst offender!

Acknowledging my broken brain, I avoid taking my car anywhere that I could reasonably walk or bike, because having a destination makes the exercise easier. And I’ve leaned in heavily to DDR, creating a semi-permanent station for it in my basement, complete with balance bar. If not for those things I would have nary an ounce of muscle on my body.