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I've found that I generally just don't enjoy physical activity. It just isn't pleasant much of the time, particularly on days where I'm already tired. The onl

I've found that I generally just don't enjoy physical activity. It just isn't pleasant much of the time, particularly on days where I'm already tired. The only way that I manage to get a good amount of exercise is by biking to work. I can sort of trick my schedule by overlapping with commuting time. If I had to drive to work and the gym I just wouldn't go to the latter. I now bike about 50 miles per week and my appetite is enormous. I start getting hungry about 3 hours after eating, and if I have lunch at 12:30 I can actively seeking food around 5:00, walking to other buildings just to get a handful of chips, i.e. I don't eat just because it's there. I'm also pretty tired in the evenings after the ride sometimes. I sometimes wonder if it's worth it.

jules 17y ago
50 miles isn't much. You'll need about one extra day of food per week (about 14% more food).
kscaldef 17y ago
Vigorous biking burns a ton of calories, and if you avoid junk food it can really be a chore to eat enough, in my experience. This spring I was riding about 100 miles a week, and I had to eat about 3300 calories a day to maintain my weight. Most days I ate 3 or 4 breakfasts before I started to feel fully awake and alert for the day.
shard 17y ago
Don't give up, keep exploring possibilities. Would holding a cute person in your arms make physical activity fun? Try dancing. Does nature or landscape photography excite you? Go hiking. Like shooting things? Play paintball. Want some self defense skills? Take up martial arts. Like flowers? Take up gardening. Use your imagination to combine interests and activities.