why do we do this?

charlotteX92X
charlotteX92X Posts: 344 Member
in Motivation and Support
hey everyone, I know we all have different reasons for this journey but was wondering what you rate as the most important? I'd love to hear what others think fi you wouldn't mind filling out my little survey thingy :) just place your rating next to each one as to its importance for your journey.


Rate the mental health benefits
0= not important 1=important 2= very important
• Stress relief
• Anger management
• Increased energy/ motivation
• Happiness (the exercise high)
Rate the physical benefits
0= not important 1= important 2=very important
• Better looks/body
• Lose weight
• Increased fitness

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  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I would say my main priority is to have a strong, fit, healthy body that will see me into old age with as few physical problems as possible.

    But to answer your specifics:

    Rate the mental health benefits
    0= not important 1=important 2= very important
    • Stress relief - 1
    • Anger management - 0
    • Increased energy/ motivation - 1
    • Happiness (the exercise high) - 1

    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    • Better looks/body - 2
    • Lose weight - 0
    • Increased fitness - 1
  • Elektrolyfe
    Elektrolyfe Posts: 151 Member
    Rate the mental health benefits
    0= not important 1=important 2= very important
    • Stress relief 2
    • Anger management 2
    • Increased energy/ motivation 1
    • Happiness (the exercise high) 2
    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    • Better looks/body 2
    • Lose weight 0
    • Increased fitness 2

    What started for me as an activity to relieve stress and to forget about tragic life events turned into something that I enjoy. The euphoria I get from fitness is nothing else, the added improvement in looks is a nice bonus as well.
  • charlotteX92X
    charlotteX92X Posts: 344 Member
    thanks for your answers.

    these are mine
    Rate the mental health benefits
    0= not important 1=important 2= very important
    • Stress relief 2
    • Anger management 1
    • Increased energy/ motivation 1
    • Happiness (the exercise high) 1
    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    • Better looks/body 2
    • Lose weight 1
    • Increased fitness 2
  • CHSegl
    CHSegl Posts: 89 Member
    OK, I'll play:

    Rate the mental health benefits
    0= not important 1=important 2= very important
    • Stress relief -1
    • Anger management -3 (yup)
    • Increased energy/ motivation -0
    • Happiness (the exercise high) -0
    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    • Better looks/body -1
    • Lose weight -1
    • Increased fitness -0 (I was always in decent shape)
  • Jazz_2014
    Jazz_2014 Posts: 150 Member

    • Stress relief-1
    • Anger management-?
    • Increased energy/ motivation-2
    • Happiness (the exercise high)-1
    • Better looks/body-1
    • Lose weight-2
    • Increased fitness-2
    Wow, didn't get the anger mgmt. but see that others find it high on their scale. I am more in the belief of better health, body is a temple and I have ignored its care. It's not what it can do for me, but rather what can I do for it.
  • transientcanuck
    transientcanuck Posts: 82 Member
    I have dieted off and on throughout my life and placed different emphases on different things each time.

    This time, however, I am more focused on health. But looking good is always nice as well :P

    0= not important 1=important 2= very important

    • Stress relief (1)
    • Anger management (2)
    • Increased energy/ motivation (2)
    • Happiness (the exercise high) (2)
    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    • Better looks/body (2)
    • Lose weight (1)
    • Increased fitness(2)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    I do it for intrinsic reasons. It's a part of my life and I "pay" into it to reap the long term benefits later in life.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    Rate the mental health benefits
    0= not important 1=important 2= very important
    • 1 Stress relief
    • 1 Anger management
    • 2 Increased energy/ motivation
    • 1 Happiness (the exercise high)
    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    • 1 Better looks/body
    • 1 Lose weight
    • 2 Increased fitness

    HEALTH = 2
  • allotmentgardener
    allotmentgardener Posts: 248 Member

    Rate the mental health benefits
    0= not important 1=important 2= very important
    •0 Stress relief
    •0 Anger management
    •2 Increased energy/ motivation
    •1 Happiness (the exercise high)
    Rate the physical benefits
    0= not important 1= important 2=very important
    •1 Better looks/body
    •1 Lose weight
    •2 Increased fitness

    Don't forget the all important...

    ...to fit into nice clothes. 3! :D
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    in the words of Shaun T... "I wanna look good"
  • jackie_moo
    jackie_moo Posts: 73 Member
    For me...
    • Stress relief -0
    • Anger management -0
    • Increased energy/ motivation -2
    • Happiness (the exercise high) -1
    • Better looks/body -1
    • Lose weight -1
    • Increased fitness -2

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