My current headspace is defined as “haven’t done weights in weeks and don’t feel like it at all”
Really the only exercise I enjoy these days is hiking or long walks. Running is ok some days.
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Mental state is a gradually strengthening function of physical state as you age.
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Nerd mental health is basically a mildly hypomanic persistent psychotic break from somatic experience/embodiment. Myopic dualist self-neglect 🤣
If you need to be fit and healthy to be happy you’re not a true nerd.
This has been true for me. Anytime I’ve tried pursuing a disciplined fitness regimen, my thinking has gotten steadier and more reliable, but duller. What works is mediocre random acts of healthful living punctuated by bouts of panic at poor health.
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That reminds me of one of my favorite grumpy Neil Postmanisms, even if I don't subscribe to it (happy runner here)
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Yeah but is hypomanic "happiness" really happy? There is a restlessness in it, an out-of-control-ness. Slightly too much meaning to handle.
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Many nerds I've met are marginally fit- not athletic but walk a lot, are in no physical pain, and should lose a bit of weight.
Lack of athletics means also none of the dangers, usually manifest age 55-65: joint pain, hip and knee replacements, operations.



