I’m tucked in my usual corner of the staff lounge, vanilla latte in hand, when I came across that exercise pill story. The part where they say it mimics physical activity? I’m not buying that. It replicates one hormone released after exercise to curb appetite. That’s a tiny piece of the puzzle. Exercise isn’t just about not feeling hungry. It’s the way my shoulders loosen after a quick walk between classes. It’s the quiet clarity that helps me grade thesis statements without squinting at my desk. One hormone can’t replicate all that.