Is anyone training for something specific?

I'm new to the site. Thus far, I like what I see. I do have a question however... Are most people here losing weight to "look good?" Is anyone training for something specific?

I've been a martial artist for 24 years (and typing that made me realize just how old and sad I am)... I'm training to support my midlife crisis.

I'm wogging a half-marathon on the 4th of July. That was my motivation to start again!

I am training to become better functionally. I do not care about how I look. I want to be a better motorcycle rider and better at things that demand a higher level of fitness.

I joined the site so I can track my calorie intake and weight lose. I have recently started heavy lifting again and I am train for a 1/2 marathon.

Training for life is what I'm doing. I've been into Martial Arts my whole life and use to compete in Asia when I was a kid all the way through my teenage life. My Grandfater was my Shidoshi/Grandmaster for many years and grew up with many Grandmasters in Japan, Philippines, & China. When I moved to the U.S. several years ago, I pretty much cut my training to nothing but workout a couple of times a week all the way through College and after I got married. and after my wife had 2 boys, my workout priorities and hobbies changed. I've been a big Rock Climber as far as I can remember and my 2 boys grew up Downhill Ski Racing for the Junior Olympic Team so my workout routine became less and less to spend more time helping them train. Last year, I was climbing over 10,000 feet when I had leg cramp and cramps on my arms while hanging on a rock trying to insert a cam into a crack. This scared me. I went to my doctor the next day and told him that something was definitely wrong. He told me I'm not getting any younger and that I have to stop eating anything I want and watch your diet, avoid drinking alcohol, and get back into a workout program. The bottom line is that if I want to keep up with these Olympic athlete friends on the hill on skis, rock climb, and live the outdoor hobbies you love, you need to change your eating habits and stay in shape.
Anyway, I changed my diet completely, and monitored my calorie intake, I first started doubles and completed P90X, I completed Insanity Asylum, and last month just completed the modified version of X2 while putting in some punching bag/makiwara & Kendo time as well. I went from 189 lbs to 153 lbs. and got my six pack back. I went back to the same mountain and didn't have any problems. So far so good and much happier. The smartestthing I've ever done is get back on a training program to help me. I limit a 2 hour workout each day. That's it! I have nothing to prove anymore except stay in shape to be able to do the things I want to do that I enjoy doing. Martial Arts is still a big part of my life and always be. It's been a tradition in my family. It doesn't hurt to train hard even though I don't compete anymore.
Paul

I'm not going to lie though.. I just want to look hot.. one day.

Short term goals:
Running 5K's for Alzheimer's, Diabetes and a 5K Mud Run (JailBreak).

I have always done 'walks' and I have a lot of friends who run these events. I am tired of walking alone so I am stepping up my game. I am learning that I actually like to run.

I am also simply training for life! :happy:

Best wishes with your goals.

I'm training to pass the Air Force Fitness test. There are a lot of people here who are training to be healthier, and to look better. But there are also a lot of people training for a specific purpose.

Same here. In the process of enlisting.

OMG... somebody answered my answer- training for the zombie apocalypse.
or just the apocalypse, but if there aren't zombies, then it will be less exciting.
maybe I am just training for life... you know, in general.
8)

training for the day my baby starts walking, then i'll be running after 3 boys under 4

My ultimate goal is to get Fit and Trim. I signed up for the warrior dash as a way to measure my fitness, have fun, and have a goal. The warrior dash is in September I should be ready, even for the obstacles. My Buddy just talked me into signing up for a 10k on July 3rd. I wasn't the slightest bit interested until he mentioned that at the finish line you run out through the giant inflatable helmet the NE Patriots come out of at the beginning of the game and then run across the 50 yard line in Gilette Stadium. I hate him so much.