What motivates you to exercise

foxontherun03
foxontherun03 Posts: 34
in Motivation and Support
I want to know what makes you want to take time each day (or X number of days per week) to exercise?
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  • Iron_Maiden
    Iron_Maiden Posts: 326 Member
    My future is uncertain - for the first time in years & I need to do this for me!!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Nobody is going to do it for me.
  • ageorga10
    ageorga10 Posts: 9
    Motivated by happiness!!I don't want to be depressed anymore because of my weight!!
  • lmrw1959
    lmrw1959 Posts: 31 Member
    The feeling I get when I'm done.
  • Fr33zefram3
    Fr33zefram3 Posts: 163 Member
    Being chased by zombies. Seriously "Zombies, Run!" is the greatest app ever.
  • Brewster1215
    Brewster1215 Posts: 247 Member
    Because I want to be better than I am now.
  • mrso97
    mrso97 Posts: 147 Member
    i have two dogs that wake up with my alarm and bother me til i walk them...once im out the door im fine...after dinner they start to bother me again to go for walk # 2. when we get back from that.. i get on my eliptical...its my "me" time...always feels amazing when i get done..and the results are worth it! i have an amazing bond with my dogs, we walk in all weather..twice a day...they keep me motivated because even when i dont feel like it..they do! cant say "no" to those big brown eyes..i am a sucker!! i will thank them when i lose 30 lbs
  • Lisa760
    Lisa760 Posts: 113 Member
    Lately it's been the picture I saw of my husband's ex on Facebook. The woman is bat *kitten* crazy, but skinny and beautiful.
  • Kaydoggie
    Kaydoggie Posts: 98 Member
    Wanting to good naked motivates me to excersize. To feel better about myself, to gain more confidence and not be ashamed when I look in a mirror. I'm tired of not loving myself as much as I should. Excersize makes me feel great!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    I want to know what makes you want to take time each day (or X number of days per week) to exercise?

    It makes me functional for my job (deputy sheriff), it makes me functional for all sorts of fun activities, and makes chores more fun (stacking firewood) because I'm stronger. Most of all I look forward to my workouts. They are fun to me. Sure I have a few bad days where I don't feel like it and have to push through, but usually I feel better once I get going.

    Oh the best one was recent and this made me totally happy:

    I recently had my DXA scan done and at 51.5 years of age I have the bone density of a super athletic 30 year old. That is a direct result of lifting for over 30 years. Now if that is not scientific proof that lifting weights keeps you younger I don't know what is! Also I believe it is why most people think I look much younger than I really am. Because of this I don't have to worry about osteoporosis. If you wait until you are older and your bones start to deteriorate it's a bit too late, you can't get back what you lost, and you can only start a resistance routine that will prevent further damage.

    That. Has got me motivated to never give up this lifestyle. Proof that it will make my quality of life better as I continue to age.
  • RobfromLakewood
    RobfromLakewood Posts: 684
    crazy how much time I spent on the couch considering I'm loving being out exercising. So I guess the motivation is seeing my body is responding at 45 and previously 75 pounds overweight (still have 30 to go).
  • deannakittygirl
    deannakittygirl Posts: 228 Member
    a few things motivate me.
    1-I feel good when I exercise.
    2-it makes me healthier
    3-my body looks better when I exercise while losing weight versus not exercising. I did this weight loss thing about 9 years ago without exercise and my body didn't change like it is now. plus the weightloss didn't stick!
    4- it gives me wiggle room in my calories intake...I can eat more if I want while I still lose weight. or use those calories toward my goal. when I am done losing I can just plain eat more just to maintain.

    I figure I am creating a new lifestyle not just working out while losing this weight.
  • kimcalica
    kimcalica Posts: 525 Member
    lately it's been this site... because of this site, it's calculating extra calories i get to eat if i exercise.. not that i use them all but i really like to have the wiggle room... and coffee... one cup gives me the energy to get out there and do it!
  • DeniseNichole76
    DeniseNichole76 Posts: 303 Member
    What motivates me? Meeting new muscles on my body that I've NEVER seen before... Love to see them take shape. Major motivation!
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    I love the feeling that I did something for me!!!! Excercising gives me energy, makes me feel good and I lose weight!!!:drinker: :drinker:
  • pode23
    pode23 Posts: 9
    Because right now, I can. And there will come a day when I can't. So while I can, I will.
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Lately it's been the picture I saw of my husband's ex on Facebook. The woman is bat *kitten* crazy, but skinny and beautiful.

    Skinny & beautiful and bat crap crazy don't balance on the scales. That's why he's with you and not her. :)
  • KrisyKat
    KrisyKat Posts: 740 Member
    Food. I exercise because I love food.

    :noway: Ifz I exercise, I can haz MOAR? :noway:
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Well I run because I love running. It's the only time I get out alone, plug in my headphones and enjoy the endorphins. I love the feeling of getting faster and going farther. I love racing and pushing myself.

    I have just discovered lifting. I don't love it but I LOVE what it's doing to my body. I love it so much I will sacrifice my running for more of it. 1" off my waist in 3 weeks. Yes please.
  • Surisaddai
    Surisaddai Posts: 142 Member
    Right now is the very 1st 5k that I will run in my life. I don't want to look like a punk all out of breath :P
  • ash190489
    ash190489 Posts: 587 Member
    Many things!

    * The great feeling I get afterwards and during my sessions
    * Knowing that I am on my way towards my goals (body fat % & competing in a triathlon)
    * Feeling strong and confident
    * Knowing that I am moving to the coast to live and I would like to look awesome in a bikini
    * Loving that I fit into single digit clothes numbers
    * Seeing results (on the scale, but more importantly seeing definition - particularly around my stomach area which I have never seen before)
    * Knowing that I can eat a bit more food
    * Peoples compliments (You're not skinny - you're looking really fit!) --- which is what I want!!! (I want people to look at me and think "Geez, she's fit as f***!"
    * A wedding that I am apart of early next year.
    * Looking as good, if not better than some of my friends (negative friends)

    :heart: exercise!
  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
    To prove to others at work that it is possibkle to cycle commute 45 miles a day. How I s******ed as the weight fell off
  • jeme3
    jeme3 Posts: 355 Member
    Yep, if I exercise, I can eat more.

    Pretty awesome deal.

    And it makes me feel good and makes me healthier, too.

    But really, I know I can eat more if I exercise. That gets me off the couch.
  • dcmat
    dcmat Posts: 1,723 Member
    To prove to others at work that it is possibkle to cycle commute 45 miles a day. How I s******ed as the weight fell off

    s.n.i.g.g.e.r.e.d
  • escape4asecond
    escape4asecond Posts: 40
    Four main reasons: 1) because I work out with a friend and don't want her to think I'm a weakling. 2) because I ate too much and need to work off the calories. 3) because I'm frustrated/angry and need to calm down or clear my mind. 4) I want to get out of work at home...it's an escape from dishes for an hour or so...I dream that my husband and children will have it all done by the time I get back. And if they don't, I feel more able to take on the task when I get back because I feel better!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I like the high I get from exercise. It's like I took a little happy pill. Secondary reason - good for my health. Oh yeah, fitness looks good, too.
  • PapaDunx
    PapaDunx Posts: 243
    lately it's been this site... because of this site, it's calculating extra calories i get to eat if i exercise.. not that i use them all but i really like to have the wiggle room... and coffee... one cup gives me the energy to get out there and do it!

    This!!! Spot on!! I like seeing 3000+ calories added to my total every time I go for an *kitten*-aching 4 hour bike ride!
    Its taken so long to do the ride, I cant be bothered to eat 3 times a day .. lol

    1400 cals every morning for a 1.5hour bike ride means a cookie with my coffee and plenty of room left at the end of the day if I want a glass of wine.


    .... oh, and to show the b1tch what she missed out on! :devil:
  • dr2k12
    dr2k12 Posts: 291 Member
    I love doing it, after 13 years of letting myself go the fact that I am finally taking control of my health and fitness has become something that I am proud of and really enjoy... That is all the motivation I need!
  • rwhawkes
    rwhawkes Posts: 117 Member
    1) It feels great when I am done. It's nature's antidepressant.
    2) I am getting stronger and healthier, so I'm feeling better in general. Basically raising the bar.
    3) I want to lose a pile of weight, and this is a necessary ingredient in to make that happen.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Because right now, I can. And there will come a day when I can't. So while I can, I will.

    OMG, that's beautiful! This should be my life's mission statement. Thanks for putting it into words for me! :heart:

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