I don’t know about you, but the Internet is trying hard to convince me
That whatever I am doing is harmful, that I must change my life radically..
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The low carb, fiber-rich diet to which I generally adhere
Is not enough for my midlife body, the fear
Is that I do not eat enough protein, the aerobic exercise I do
Is not enough, I must lift heavy weights too
I use hormone disrupters, and wear
Polyester clothing, am I not aware
That I should be cautious, microplastics must be
Lodged in my body tissues permanently
My nervous system is dys-regulated, but I do not
Practice yoga, it would help me a lot..
I sit glued to my desk for hours, have I not heard
That sitting is the new smoking, has it not occurred
To me that my habits are accelerating the path to my grave
I need to make changes so that myself I can save
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While some of this advice is rooted in scientific studies
The constant fear-mongering just creates unease
Because it is impossible to modify my lifestyle on every front
I simply don’t have the time- I am being honest, if a bit blunt
If all the wellness trends I tried to follow
In a cesspool of stress I would wallow
And that would take me on a more rapid path of decline
Than the current “unhealthy” lifestyle of mine
