I don’t like to exercise. I used to be a runner (22 yrs), but as the body got older, and the knees more creaky, I quit. However, I have found that as one quits exercising the waist expands, especially for one who loves Krispy Krème Donuts, Double Stuff Oreos, Snickers bars, Baby Ruths, and Blue Bell Ice Cream! I should stop listing these items as my hand will grow weary long before I finish listing all my favorite food vices.

I put it off for as long as possible, but alas, I finally gave in to the treadmill that I have had for quite a while. I wish that I could tell you that the reason I started exercising was to keep my heart in shape, or any other good sounding reason; however, the simple fact was my pants were getting too small.

Now, I had two choices. I could continue to expand and go out and buy new pants (thereby creating my own stimulus package for the fine clothing stores of Baton Rouge) or, I could suck it up and start working up a sweat. So that is what I did, each morning, six days a week, one hour on the treadmill, so far, so good. So we will see if I can create a recession around my waist.

This has been the musing and ramblings of an overweight, short, old guy, who loves his sweets.

Donnie Swaggart