FITNESS TO ME IS.......

tbolashana
tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
edited March 2016 in Motivation and Support
Therapy

WHAT IS IT TO YOU?
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  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    I notice that every time I exercise I feel better about life. It clears my mind a little. I feel accomplished and more focused.

    I just wish I would put it first to feel more clear every day, but I'll get there. Lol. Hopefully. Eventually.
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Peace of mind.
  • bwb87
    bwb87 Posts: 20 Member
    edited March 2016
    Difficult.

    My body just doesn't seem to like to move :neutral:
  • rsleighty
    rsleighty Posts: 214 Member
    I'm not sure what fitness means to me, exactly. But when I can walk up "cardiac hill" at work without getting out of breath, I will know I am there.
  • tatilove1988
    tatilove1988 Posts: 330 Member
    Me time

    Nothing compares to zoning out while out on a long run or at the gym. Regardless of how bad my day was, some "me time" (a workout) can make it alllll better.

    I also wanted to say therapy, but someone already did.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Energizing.
  • steph124ny
    steph124ny Posts: 238 Member
    A necessary evil that is a pathway to more calories... ;)
  • krissyrey
    krissyrey Posts: 67 Member
    What can I say about fitness??? Oh how I love the feeling of being fit. It is a feeling where you feel so free, like you can be whatever you want to be. Espescially when you master that set of squats, pushups, pull ups, plank.....whatever it is you know for a fact that you never could have done it before without putting your body to the test. I love the feeling of fit, thats why I grind and push in my workouts, with the bigger picture in mind :)
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    bwb87 wrote: »
    Difficult.

    My body just doesn't seem to like to move :neutral:

    Lol. I completely understand.
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    tatilove1988 wrote: »
    Me time

    Nothing compares to zoning out while out on a long run or at the gym. Regardless of how bad my day was, some "me time" (a workout) can make it alllll better.

    I also wanted to say therapy, but someone already did.

    I agree. And I am the one that said therapy. Lol
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    RoseTheWarrior wrote: »
    Energizing.

    Oh yeah!!!!
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    steph124ny wrote: »
    A necessary evil that is a pathway to more calories... ;)

    Yes! Sometimes I exercise more to eat more. Lol
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    MEDICINE My parents are on a cocktail of pills and injections. 30 minutes a day can help keep me off that track.
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    Definitely! I love this answer.
  • ilovehamburgers72
    ilovehamburgers72 Posts: 20 Member
    Competition with myself .... Making myself better than I was before.
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    angiescottsmith wrote: »
    Competition with myself .... Making myself better than I was before.

    I love competing with myself!
  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    (1) therapy (running), (2) personal challenge, (3) source of pride that no one else needs to understand for it to be meaningful, (4) a welcome break from an unfocused brain (running, specifically)

    Notice that it has nothing to do (as do most of the answers) with wearing smaller clothes or seeing a smaller number on the scale. Not that those are bad things, but being fit is a state of mind and a daily affirmation of life (at least it is for me).

    Great reminder, OP - thanks.
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    Strength... endurance... flexibility... agility... balance... coordination... power... speed...
    It's just an awesomely powerful feeling that can make you feel like you can achieve anything as long as you're willing to put the effort in.
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    These are all great answers and inspires me!
  • punkrockgoth
    punkrockgoth Posts: 534 Member
    a way to help me focus, bring my mind to peace, me time... so far, I haven't read an answer here I can't identify with.

    Also, an effective way of helping my moods and blood sugar.
  • NadiaMayl
    NadiaMayl Posts: 496 Member
    Brings me back to center. Increase self-esteem and body image. Even INE workout makes that accomplished feeling increase ten-fold!!!
  • natalie3505
    natalie3505 Posts: 169 Member
    tbolashana wrote: »
    steph124ny wrote: »
    A necessary evil that is a pathway to more calories... ;)

    Yes! Sometimes I exercise more to eat more. Lol

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this! :)
  • queenofpuppies
    queenofpuppies Posts: 189 Member
    self-love! I deserve to be my best because I'm freakin' awesome!
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Fitness is being able to do the things I want to do, not being limited by my body.

    Exercise is therapy and me time, as people said, it's time to get outside and cure my cabin fever, to be alone with my thoughts, or to leave my thoughts behind and take in the scenery.

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  • RedMiataAZ
    RedMiataAZ Posts: 65 Member
    It has become part of my life. I get antsy if I don't do something for "fitness time".
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    I started this post because I am in serious need of motivation. I hoped reading some responses would motivate me and it's starting too. You guys have all summed up how I feel. Please keep your comments coming.
  • tbolashana
    tbolashana Posts: 2,707 Member
    I don't know why I fall into a rut sometimes. I need to remember the great feeling of being fit comes with and never forget.
  • shortcdngirl
    shortcdngirl Posts: 56 Member
    Fitness is to me a way to express love for myself <3
  • lalikitten
    lalikitten Posts: 2 Member
    Being able to open ALL the jars and ALL the bottles by myself. ;)
  • mykepe
    mykepe Posts: 2 Member
    CollieFit wrote: »
    Strength... endurance... flexibility... agility... balance... coordination... power... speed...
    It's just an awesomely powerful feeling that can make you feel like you can achieve anything as long as you're willing to put the effort in.

    Are you doing crossfit right?

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