Re: Somewhat OT: Health Issues

Scott,
As you can see, this is a common problem for those who go from production to post production. It's a double whammy as you get older and start spending more time at the desk just as your metabolism is naturally slowing down. The only way to counteract "The Editor's 20" is to find time to get that activity back some other way. The last thing you want to do is go home and watch more TV. ;-)

I suggest that you take up a low-contact sport that you aren't too good at yet, but that you'd like to explore. Pick something that's easy to get started with, but allows you to grow with it as you get better. (i.e. tennis, bowling, rock climbing, swimming...)

Actually, if you can find a way to get exercise in an activity that's social in nature, that's even better - especially if you spend a good portion of time at work editing alone. That way you exercise your mind, body and spirit.

You'll find that not only do you feel better, you get more creative ideas when you are at your desk.

By the way, the Aeron chair is the only piece of office equipment I have that's might be considered a "luxury item". Even though I thought I'd feel guilty for using it, I now consider that it's most likely paid for itself in productivity gains during the two years I've had it. That and a decent bed have made a HUGE difference in my energy and health.