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Dear Exercise Gods, (part two)

I realise my last letter to you was a little bit harsh. But I was angry and tired. I am sure you understand.

Last night it was brought to my attention that I am a lot fitter than I was when I started working out and I have to agree that I actually found doing press ups was not as hard as it was a few weeks ago. Sure, they are still girl press ups, but I am not collapsing in a heap after doing five like I used to. So that it progress right?

Of course I am not any skinnier, which is really what I would like to happen, but I guess I am now better prepared if I ever need to defend myself against evil.

So I grudgingly agree that you are coming to the party in some ways, but I would really appreciate if you could also help me to be smaller rather than just focusing on my ability to defend myself against evil.

Please note, I am not sure why I am focused on this new found fitness being used to defend myself against evil, I mean I am not actually sure who I think is going to attack me. It is just that I really struggle to identify any benefits from exercise, and being able to defend myself against evil is the only thing I could come up with that seemed kinda cool (assuming of course I am able to wear a cape while defending myself against evil).

Love
Catherine

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