Congratulations on your realization, which is also prompting me to be more vigilant, especially regarding my increasing carbohydrate intake.
Unlike you, I'm not a sports fan. However, I do appreciate the feeling of well-being after exercise. Three years ago, I subscribed to Freeletics, an excellent AI-based sports app, for my workouts.
I worked out with this app 2 or 3 times a week for over a year before taking a break, a little out of laziness. After that, I started up again more intensively, but laziness caught up with me again. During this period, although I didn't feel at my best, in reality I was. It's often difficult to see ourselves as we really are.
For almost a year now, my girlfriend and I have been living in a converted van. We're constantly on the move, which reduces the need to exercise, apart from a few stretches.
However, since returning to our parents' home in November to repair the van and celebrate the holidays with the family, we've put on a lot of weight.
We've become more sedentary, eating more and telling ourselves we'll be careful when we hit the road again. But this habit is hard to break and we feel uncomfortable with our bodies, struggling to find the motivation to move. It's amazing how three years of activity can be swept away in just two months!
That said, your article sounds like a reminder to me: I'm embarking on a healthier lifestyle, with a balanced diet and more exercise. I'm off!