Poor Thompson, I don't think you should have to be justifying blooming breathing! You can breathe heavily if you want or need to. Surely saving the planet doesn't involve trying not to breathe too much!!!

Re the eating butter not being bad for us after all, all I can say to that is......YIPPPPPPEEEEEEEEE!!!!! I must be in the Guinness Book of Records for the person who consumes the most cholesterol on Earth. (As most people on here probably know, I adore butter, cream, full milk and cheese) My general health is quite good for my age, and I would never accept that these good foods are harmful. What isn't good for one's health is processed stuff, additives, too much sugar an not enough fruit and veg.
Thanks to your thread, Thompson, I'm considering getting my husband and me joint gym membership. He's very keen on sport, and I could go on the exercise bikes and the rowing machine, and gently swim in the pool etc.We used to go a few years back, and it might do us good to try again, I'll speak to him when he gets back from Ivory Coast. You've encouraged me, so thank you!