I've lost the "why"?

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  • tomakehermine
    tomakehermine Posts: 77
    Because I get to eat more.

    ^ agreed!
  • mjhuff1121
    mjhuff1121 Posts: 112
    Losing the weight and becoming physically healthy is a definite factor for me. But that's just a partial. - and maybe the smaller part. For me its mental health. Mental health affects spiritual health. Spiritual health affects my marriage's health. And my marriage's health will affect everything else in my life. It's a chain reaction.
  • Kristy_Elizabeth
    Kristy_Elizabeth Posts: 435
    I like the way I feel after I work out. I like the sense of accomplishment. I like to look as good as I possibly can for my guy. I also like to feel stronger and able to better keep up when we play at things like snowboarding. The only other thing I can think of is it is more fun to shop for clothes when I fit in the ones I want nicely. I guess I work out for a lot of different reasons and think about whichever one is most motivating to me for the day.
  • enigmatic319
    enigmatic319 Posts: 7
    I've started going for walks. I used to throw myself into intense, 20 min bodyweight workouts, which would make me almost vomit & then not do anything for a week. All that time though, my diet wasn't great - so it was a constant battle with myself.

    Diet is better now, & I've lost 18lbs, with no exercise regime.

    When I was younger, the thought of being thought of as "hot" was enough. But I'm older, I'm a father of 2 - and I don't really much care about how I look anymore (?!).

    A lot of my friends are "extreme" fitness guys. One has biked around Australia, the other gets up at the crack of dawn to box, & another is a personal trainer. I can't hope to compete with these guys.

    I've got to learn to think differently - & from what I've just read in those 150+ messages, is that you choose to, or something bad happens to make you re-evaluate your priorities.
  • promo153
    promo153 Posts: 6
    Why I do it?
    Because I need to recuperate my stamina, energy and strength.

    Working Out = more strength, more energy throughout the day, more stamina, better sleep

    Days I don't work out (I only do cardio) I feel something is missing.
  • ahjenny
    ahjenny Posts: 293 Member
    I like how I feel when I work out regularly. Both after the session itself and in the long run. I don't know why I stop exercising, but I know I suffer for it after a while. :/
  • maggiepz
    maggiepz Posts: 141 Member
    I'm amazed by how much better I feel physically and emotionally and how much more energy I have since I've started getting exercise almost daily.

    I HATE boring exercise in the gym though. I prefer Zumba, walking, hiking, swimming and now riding my brand new bike! Because I've started exercising I can now do things like play ball with my grandchildren without being exhausted after 15 minutes and I can bend over and pick up the ball even with my bad back. I've advanced to being able to do short sprints which comes in handy when they try to get me out on base! The walking has strengthened my "bad" leg and so now I can lift it high enough to put on a pair of pants without having to pick it up with my hands and unless my sciatica is very bad I rarely limp and I've stopped tripping with it. I'm never short of breath anymore with the long walk from my parking garage to my workplace. Overall the quality of my life is much better.
  • steviegreeks
    steviegreeks Posts: 35 Member
    I want to be a bad *kitten*! I'm almost at my goal weight so my reasons for exercising has changed it was to lose weight, but now I want to have a sweet set of abs, I want to be able to do 10 "real" push ups (I can only do girl ones), I want to be able to do 10 "real" pull ups (can only do assisted). I think it's important to have ever changing goals I love feeling strong!
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    I feel so much better when I am exercising and especially after a really good work out. I feel accomplished with that sweat dripping down my face and my shirt stuck to my back. I feel powerful when I am able to push myself further than ever before. I feel healthy knowing that I don't need to rely on my rescue inhaler anymore when just walking around.

    Exercise literally makes me happy. That's why I exercise.
  • Jmstill300
    Jmstill300 Posts: 239 Member
    For the "Wow" factor...not only for me, but to see the looks of amazement on people's faces. Also, to feel better about myself and have control of MY life!
  • nickyskins
    nickyskins Posts: 100 Member
    For an hour or so everyday I get to be by myself. Just me and the weights. Its my time to relax and clear my head.
  • jjelizalde
    jjelizalde Posts: 377 Member
    My hair and skin looks better. I'm stronger and healthier, my blood pressure is good, my heart is stronger, I feel younger. I feel great.
  • myjourney2
    myjourney2 Posts: 424 Member
    I joined the gym initially to lose weight. Now I exercise because I love it! I feel amazing after a workout and have tons of energy for the rest of the day. On the days I dont workout I feel like there is something missing. I have lost tons of inches and am getting stronger!
  • glowbugg
    glowbugg Posts: 12
    Less:
    Fat
    Stress
    Insomnia
    Mood swings
    Junk food cravings

    More:
    Health
    Energy
    Strength
    Sleep
    Confidence
    Concentration
  • OSC_ESD
    OSC_ESD Posts: 752 Member
    ~ I absolutely LOVE the way I feel while working out hard ... and then the aftermath of a tight body and the real drops of sweat dripping down my body ... pure ecstasy ! Just an incredible feeling of accomplishment !

    I think if you can find an exercise regimen that you thoroughly enjoy ... it all becomes crystal clear. Just like everything else in life ... happiness comes from within .. find what makes you happy and your one step ahead of the game !

    Just a random thought ... :flowerforyou:
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    It keeps my depression in check.
    I feel "human" when I do it regularly.
    I have more energy for the rest of my life.
    I love the post workout high.
    I get to eat more!

    This! I love achieving new things to! X
  • lilibean01
    lilibean01 Posts: 68 Member
    Running makes me feel happy and free and is better than therapy. I also have the desire to run faster, enter new races, and challenge myself; races and wanting to feel like a running bad *kitten* help keep me going. That and I want to be able to eat cheesecake and ice cream without so much guilt. :laugh:
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    I took 10 days off to rest a fubar'd ankle. By day 10 I was breathing fire, alternately flipping off strangers for no good reason and crying in the corner (well not really but almost). For me, it's like Prozac, only cheaper.
  • czmmom
    czmmom Posts: 236 Member
    It makes me happy and I like the way my body looks!
  • jamiem1102
    jamiem1102 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Because I get to eat more.

    Yup.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    It used to be because I wanted to lose weight, but now it has become part of my routine, I feel like I haven't showered if I don't exercise. What keeps me going too is how good I feel. :) Plus it's great stress relief.
  • delonda1
    delonda1 Posts: 525 Member
    long term health, it helps me keep stress levels down...i have type A personality sooo very prone to stressing out easily over everything
  • melanielupien
    melanielupien Posts: 54 Member
    I run because it is a great stress reducer and the runners high is awesome!!!
  • Cordy_in_CT
    Cordy_in_CT Posts: 134 Member
    1. Eating more. I love food.
    2. I really love the way my body feels when I'm in the ZONE of exercising regularly. It makes me high on life. And burgers.

    Soooo true!!! Couldn't have said it better myself. I currently need to get BACK IN THE ZONE!!! After taking 4 days off from exercising. I don't sleep as well when I don't exercise!
  • Akijade
    Akijade Posts: 210 Member
    Because I turned 30 and didn't want to spend the rest of my life being fat.
  • docktorfokse
    docktorfokse Posts: 473 Member
    Right now, it is a combination of:
    1. being disgusted with myself enough to not want to be fat anymore
    2. hoping looking better will help me not be so scared of talking to guys
    3. wanting to be strong
  • MzMandi1025
    MzMandi1025 Posts: 78 Member
    There's a few different reasons. I need the stamina to keep up with my very active 3 yr old. I work in a corrections facililty & should really be in shape to be able to perform my job duties. But mainly, I really do need to set a good example for my daughter. I want her to have a healthy mom.
  • SarLem81
    SarLem81 Posts: 115 Member
    For my health. And because I absolutely love the energy I have after a great workout.
  • Jackdog89
    Jackdog89 Posts: 57 Member
    I have four daughters. So, uh.... stress relief. ;)
  • Debbiedebbiey
    Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
    - to support my love affair with chocolate
    - sweating is fun
    - gives me something constructive to do
    - has shown me that I'm capable of more than I ever thought
    - allows me to play and play and play with my kid and not get worn out
    - free entertainment for the family (walking/running/biking together)
    - cheaper than therapy

    Need more???
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