I say "selfish" because a part of me does it because I like to feel attractive. The exact percentages of each item in the list titled "am_Unition's Reasons to Stay Fit" are pretty unclear, honestly.

Regardless, it's a privilege to even have an hour every day to devote to fitness (even 30 minutes of cardio means extra laundry, packing your bags with a change of clothes, showering to get clean, etc.), and afford membership at a nice gym that's never terribly crowded.

I am also pretty firmly of the mindset that a certain amount of 'selfishness' is necessary and good in life.

Sure, you have to maintain your sanity. I've seen people close to me do things in their lives (professional, romantic, social, etc.) where they give it so much that they end up just about killing themselves. Not like a quick suicide though. A drawn-out lifestyle over the course of years, maybe decades, where you see them burn out, quick, like the brightest stars do. I just can't decide if that's the most selfless thing to do, or maybe I'm just convincing my candy-ass that I'll do the most damage if I get to live a little longer than they did.

Heh, well that was bleak as fuck.

Stay healthy, kids!