I'm pretty consistent when it comes to exercise. For the most part, I get to the gym 5-6 times a week and work out in a variety of ways. I am also consistent when it comes to television. I watch a ton of it. But I often move around while I'm doing it so I'm not too sedentary.
But keeping up with the Olympics broadcasts has turned me into an Idle American.
Because you can't take your eyes off gymnastics performances in order to fully participate as a home audience member. I want to see every jump, vault, leap and fall, and for that, it is necessary to keep my eyes glued to the screen.
When I moved to my third-floor walk-up apartment, I lost five pounds in the first two weeks, just from running errands and returning home. Now, from watching athletes in peak physical condition for more than a week, I have abandoned my own fitness regiment and become a slug in my living room.
Thank goodness the Games are now over. They were terrible for my health.
