My interest in art, academia, and design seemed to be at the exclusion of everything else. I’m not nerd or a geek, in fact I’m quite social, but my lifestyle left me isolated from fraternal bonds and athletics. Now in my 20s, I want to fill this absence in my character. The only problem is, I got very set in my ways. I find it difficult to motivate myself to change my current habits. I'm in "ideal" shape to shape up, I have to gain weight & muscle, rather than lose weight & gain muscle. I just have to get myself to the gym and be active. On the whole I’ve lived a very sedentary life because my intests never required anything more than the ability to sit and focus. Even though the Jock files include a lot about becoming more simple-minded, I'd be willing to risk that for a healthier, active lifestyle. Life is short, and I want to live it. If you're in a similar boat as me, maybe even farther along on this path to being a jock, I welcome you to share your experiences and/or adivce. I've started a topic in the "help with files" forum called "Jock Help." I hope it'll be a good way to support us wanna-bees as we aspire to become the genuine article.