no, no irony unless you use a lot of starch and the middle becomes a balcony. I have issues with unfit as a partner as well, but we won't explore those now. For myself, I admit the mind over matter is probably the most difficult part...and I often lose the conflict. "Why go to the gym...I'll just get tired, but not increase my muscle mass and I have another 3 books to read for x-y-z."

Believe me - waistline is relevant to me as well - I can't afford new dress clothes.