What motivates you to exercise?

jess1304

I have found that buying myself new workout clothes helps me stay motivated. Like bying new running shoes or jogging pants really helps me want to go exercise. I know it's not the cheapest motivater, but it's so rewarding...what motivates you?

MadWorld

That feeling I get after I exercise... it's a rush. Crazy, I know.

I love new running shoes-- in all their glory! Haha.

shawley1

Going shopping to buy new clothes and finding out that you need the next size smaller!

SachaMichel

The fact that I'm getting doughy

linzismith

the fact that, if i exercise, i'll get to eat a little more today. like have some chocolate.

songbyrdsweet

Looking good in (or out of) my clothes, gym or regular ones!
Often being the only female lifting weights--I get competitive with the guys.
The feeling of exhaustion and accomplishment I have after a workout.

courtney_love2001

That feeling as you are walking away from the gym....all sweaty and tired, with a smile on my face the entire way to the car.

barbarella

I stay motivated by that exhilaration after a really hard work out!! .......... :bigsmile: :drinker:

And that I CAN DO it at all! This time last year I was "starting over" yet again and was heavier & pretty inflexible. :noway:

And YES!!!! Buying smaller workout & regular clothes because mine are too baggy! :drinker:

Leigh14

The feeling of absolute elation after the first 20-25 minutes in the gym. If I'm not feeling up to going, I know if I can get through the first 20-25 minutes I will feel amazing and won't want to stop!

Oh, and the extra calories I can eat. :laugh:

breezy81

The utter exhaustion I get after a hard day at the gym!!! Feeling boneless and tired and having it be because I can do 60 minutes of intense cardio, 2 months ago I couldn't do 6 minutes of it!!!! Being tired because I work out not because I ate crap all day and sat on my a**...

Oh, and putting something on and finding out it is way too big now!!!