i have this acquaintance who’s forever declaring to the world that she’s a health buff. she always makes it a point to enumerate everything she does to keep fit: she goes to the gym at least four times a week, plays sports regularly, does boxing, rarely eats pork, has her body fat analyzed every 2 weeks and panics if she gains even a pound. i applaud her for her efforts and she does look trim. but she’s always fishing for compliments on her thinness. like she’ll say she’s gained weight and her tummy or arms have gotten bigger when in fact she’s skinny as ever. and i really don’t agree with her tagging herself as the ultimate health buff. you see, she smokes. a lot. it’s something she can’t kick. she puffs every chance she gets. plus she loves to party and get plastered. i don’t understand how a person can have enough discipline to work out as much as she does can’t get up enough resolution to rid herself of some of the worst habits ever.
my point is, if you truly value your health and you want people to sincerely admire you for it, stop smoking and cut down on the booze.
