Lying on the sofa today after my 3rd ride today, post-stretch and shower, blissed out on endorphins and eating potato-and-leftovers-salad, and I got to thinking: how on earth do people who don't exercise regularly manage?

I don't mean to sound artfully clueless, but I just don't get it. I get so antsy and stressed out and unpleasant to be around if I don't my pulse rate elevated at regular intervals, but within 10 minutes of getting on my bike I'm feeling SO much happier. If I were told that for some reason I couldn't do any aerobic exercise it would seriously decrease my enjoyment of life. So how do people who just don't exercise manage to stay sane?

And how can they feel that exercise is a chore and a hassle, and something you just do if you want to lose weight? Sure, some days are more of a chore than others, but mostly I find it 90% enjoyable. Either my head just is put together differently, or, more likely, you get addicted and gradually cue your body to enjoy it and to notice all the positive effects.

Any ideas on this? The only time I really don't want to move my body more than necessary is when I'm mentally exhausted or sick.