Why do you exercise?

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  • lynnetted43
    lynnetted43 Posts: 252
    i have a motto in this house. if mamma aint happy no one is happy so let mamma work out and we will all be happy..... need i say more. i get high off of a workout!!
  • Ninatoots
    Ninatoots Posts: 192 Member
    There are many reason why I want to exercise. One of them is it helps me not be depressed and sleep better, relieves stress, I can eat and not feel quilty, I love to cook and eat it! My favorite exercise is garden work and mowing the lawn and weeds. I did this morning. Things look better. Also cleaning my home is great, and the gym here close to us. We get a brake becasue we're seniors.

    Nina
  • Neecy_Pooh
    Neecy_Pooh Posts: 122
    I do it because of how it makes me feel. It gives me a high that I can only get from exercising. There are some days that I will do something every hour or so just to feel it. (hit heavy bag, jump rope, run in place) I am a runner and I get the same high from that so I just love the feeling. I also do it for the energy, the cal burning and muscle building. Oh and to look better and feel better. : )
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    because I can
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    so that i can stay off the antidepressants, for good.

    10 months so far.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    First and foremost to lose weight.
    Second to be healthy.
    Third to not be a lazy *kitten*.
  • julslea
    julslea Posts: 436 Member
    To loose weight and to boost my mood.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    It makes me feel better about life. I've been going through some tough stuff lately so I go out and run and work through the sadness and anger in my head.
  • redcat17
    redcat17 Posts: 267 Member
    To be fit and stronger. Also because it reduces stress and it makes me feel fantastic. I love challenging myself and seeing the positive changes in my body composition.
  • Shannonpurple
    Shannonpurple Posts: 268 Member
    I exercise for Cake and cup cakes and brownies and ice cream and warm brownies with ice cream on top when it kinda melty yum:smile:
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    Because it makes me happy and I am not tired when I work out. Because I like it. Because I want to lean out and gain more muscle. Because its good for me. Because its fun. Because I love lifting weights and running and my body is getting slimmer and more sleek and lean. Because I love the looks I get at the gym when I toss around the heavy weights.
  • Marmitegeoff
    Marmitegeoff Posts: 373 Member
    I exercise because it is good for my heart, it boosts my mood, and it accelerates weight loss efforts. Plus it gives me a firmer, leaner look.
    and I love cycling
  • Kitzey
    Kitzey Posts: 214 Member
    I never thought I would be saying this: I LOVE exercising!!

    I love pushing myself to new levels. It's exhilarating to increase incline/level/time on a machine or when the weights aren't taxing and it's time to move up another 5lbs.

    Watching my body change, I am still overweight but I look toned not flabby.

    The endorphine rush!

    Sweating... yes I said it! I used to hate sweat and now I look forward to it!
  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    I don't think of it as exercising. I think of it as play time. Much easier to be motivated when it's something fun rather than a chore. Do it because it's fun and you'll never have a hard time doing it.
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    to keep from going mentally crazy. LOL it really is the only way for me to keep anxiety away.
  • phatty4dayz
    phatty4dayz Posts: 125 Member
    I don't think of it as exercising. I think of it as play time. Much easier to be motivated when it's something fun rather than a chore. Do it because it's fun and you'll never have a hard time doing it.

    I'd love to get to this point.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    It relieves stress, gets me out of my office for an hour or so, makes me feel good, makes me look good....
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I exercise to lose fat, gain muscle, gain energy, my overall health and it makes me happy!
    Im always more energetic and happy on the days I get in more exercise in the morning.

    ^^^ Well said

    I also find that exercise, specifically running, is a great way of testing/pushing my own limits. Not many years ago I could barely run around the block, this past May I ran my third half-marathon, something the old me would have thought impossible. I don't expect a call from the Olympic committee any time soon (unless they want a middle aged water boy) but the sense of joy at smashing old barriers is indescribable.
  • cavewoman15
    cavewoman15 Posts: 278 Member
    exercise is the cure-all! helps me sleep, reduces stress, keeps me strong and fit, keeps me in shape for sports, keeps me outta trouble!, increases my confidence and makes me work toward my long term and short term goals. what's not to love!?

    but also... to eat! MFP has me at 1330 calories to lose 1.5 lbs a week. i can't remember the last time i ate less than 1600 calories in a day. i'm a hungry girl!
  • Zvyezda
    Zvyezda Posts: 90 Member
    For my mental health- it makes me feel great and definitely alleviates depression.

    To get fit and challenge myself.

    I love it.
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