your brain is a master negotiator, and its favorite job? Convincing you that exercise is a bad idea. “You walked to the fridge five times today. That’s cardio, right?” or “What if we injure ourselves picking up that 2-pound dumbbell?” Let’s dive deep (with a donut in hand, obviously) into the reasons why your brain never wants you to exercise. 1. The Brain Hates Change (Especially When It’s Sweaty) Your brain is like that roommate who hates doing dishes. It just wants comfort—Netflix, snacks, and a seated position. It was literally wired thousands of years ago to conserve energy in case a saber-toothed tiger showed up. Except now the only tiger we face is Tony the Tiger from the cereal box. 2. The Comfort Zone is Cozy AF “Why exercise when we can scroll through cat videos and pretend we’ll...