Over the years, my wife and I have learned that if we choose diet and exercise options we look forward to, we are far more consistent, so that’s definitely an important aspect to consider.
No matter what we do, none of us will live on earth forever, but eating healthfully and staying fit definitely make life more enjoyable while we’re here.
Edit: Just saw your post about your “beach run,” flu. Fantastic! We run at the beach on a regular basis and never tire of it.