That is the core issue I think. Since your gut is not helping, you need to intellectualize it a lot.
You can earn money without a 9-5. Hell, a person can just have money and not need to earn it.
You can't get fit or maintain fitness without putting in the work.
That's part of the reason it's so valued, there is no cheat code.
Steroids help someone who is working out intensively get 10 to 20% more out of their effort (at a trade off for health later on).
It does not do anything for someone who sits on their ass sedentary.
It’s an augmentation, not magic, and a serious athlete could beat a non-athlete even if they juiced.
Steroids are going to help ppl who need extreme performance.
> I'm here for no reason. Now that I'm here, I'll optimize happiness while creating as little harm as possible to others.
Same, but I enjoy having my bodily maintenance, and the semi-sculpted look I've achieved. Different people will have different fitness goals.
Well, it does not merely supports those things. It almost coerces you into them. There are few ways to get enough money so you can live. I would not work the same 8h/days if I could.
> it's what you are on this planet to do
Not at all. I'm here for no reason. Now that I'm here, I'll optimize happiness while creating as little harm as possible to others.
Doing sports would at best be a means to this happiness if it helps me feel better, longer. Even knowing it is not quite enough to like it and be motivated to do it enough. I say this as someone who likes hiking, does most of their trips by bike, and runs regularly, as long as I'm not too tired and it's not extremely hot or cold outside.
I don't like practicing, and I won't lie to myself about it. I only do it because I believe it makes the rest of my life better. I guess considering it as essential helps indeed, but that's a very abstract idea, to be honest.