Why do you work out?

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  • Alluring72
    Alluring72 Posts: 50 Member
    Because I think a toned body is more attractive and that is what I want to see when I look in the mirror at myself. I turn heads as it is, it isn't about needing/wanting attention, it is all about my own positive self image - I want to look in the mirror and tell myself "you did it, you look great."
  • myrahonbarrier
    myrahonbarrier Posts: 191 Member
    Saw this recently:

    "I work out so I wont be the first to die in the Hunger Games"....score!
  • jagwab
    jagwab Posts: 93
    I work out because I love to hike.
    Anything to make it a little easier is a plus in my book.
    And to help me lose weight
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    I workout because it just feels so good to stress your body and push it a little farther every time. I love to challenge myself and see how strong I can get or that I am.

    I sit at a desk for 10 hours a day on average so getting and moving feels sooooo good!

    Edit: I worked out looooonnnggg before I started eating right. It's just always been a passion/hobby.
  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    Because I've lost weight before dieting alone but it never stays off and I'm unfit and flabby. I want to be fitter and tighter and get back into smaller clothes for the long run!

    But being able to eat a bit more is also motivating me to keep at it!
  • jlmoses91
    jlmoses91 Posts: 87 Member
    I work out because I have my entire life. Plus I feel stronger, happier, more energized and just better all around. I feel like a better person. When i get through with a really hard workout I feel like one of those elite athletes I always wanted to be as a child that people look up too. And that runners high at the end of a 10k is one of the most amazing feelings I have ever had.
  • SunKissed1989
    SunKissed1989 Posts: 1,314 Member
    I work out because...:

    a)...I feel amazing afterwards
    b)...it means I can eat more
    c)...I want to burn the fat that's in my body
    d)...I want to build some muscle and get some definition in my body
    e)...I want to improve my fitness levels
    f)...it gives me something to do when I'm bored :tongue:
  • mommyhof3
    mommyhof3 Posts: 551 Member
    I work out because it makes me happy (literally). I am a much happier person after I exercise. If my husband (or kids or anyone) and I argue I go and exercise. It makes me feel better. Also, I love the feeling of sore muscles after a good workout. Sore muscles = my body changing in a good way = me being happy again :laugh:

    PS: I also get to eat more :smile:
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
    because i'm a crazy bi*^h if I don't. simple as that.

    working out got me thru watching my father die of cancer, watching my grandmothers quality of life go down the can after a stroke and it's getting me thru my battle with infertility right now. I can't even imagine how I would deal with the stress if I couldn't exercise.
  • Lampy00512
    Lampy00512 Posts: 117
    I love the feeling of working out and getting in shape! Plus, I have many, many, many little cousins and we love playing and running around, but it's no fun to be so quickly out of breath.
  • sfoster3171982
    sfoster3171982 Posts: 76 Member
    I work out because not only does it give me something to do during the day but i feel lighter,stronger and hotter when I see my six pack coming in
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    I work out to be healthy and set a good example for my children. I don't want them to be lazy (and unhealthy) like I was for so long.
  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    Because it makes me incredibly happy.



    ...no, seriously.
  • 912systems
    912systems Posts: 19 Member
    Despise it but I am sorta liking it.
  • mamamudbug
    mamamudbug Posts: 572 Member
    Initially, to look good naked and prove to myself and others I could do it. Lately, it's to keep from choking the crap out of some of the "grown ups" in my life.
  • sl1ngsh0t
    sl1ngsh0t Posts: 326 Member
    I like how my mind relaxes afterward and how well I sleep that night. Exercise is the biggest stress buster there is.
  • _Thanatos_
    _Thanatos_ Posts: 166
    Because it makes me healthier and stronger.
  • Smilez22
    Smilez22 Posts: 19 Member
    For the physical reason, I want my body to look the best it possibly can, not just losing the weight, but on a more personal mental level, i love how I feel after I've worked out and when I don't honestly its like a dark cloud over my head! lol I just don't feel right anymore if I go long without exercising, it's become a part of my life now.
  • ImKindOfABigDeal40
    ImKindOfABigDeal40 Posts: 807 Member
    I want abs of steel.
  • Bethie_B
    Bethie_B Posts: 292 Member
    Because strong women are sexy.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Because I love it, and to help get rid of all this fat so I can see my 6-pack! I love being able to do more, and do it longer!
  • Maureeeen
    Maureeeen Posts: 9
    Simple. It makes me feel good. :happy:
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Working out makes me feel good! And it helps to get all this fat off my body.
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  • cherylldawn
    cherylldawn Posts: 1
    I work out because I like to eat a bit more than the calories my body needs :) As much as I hate it, I get up early and get it done before going to work or else it won't get done during the day. However, I have read from good sources that it is cutting calories that really makes you lose weight and not so much the exercise. I tend to agree with that because when I just work out and not diet, the pounds don't dip at all. Now I'm so used to it, I feel strange when I don't work out.
  • 2hmom
    2hmom Posts: 241 Member
    It is a great stress reliever and helps me sleep at night. Loving the shape my arms are getting from the push ups and my thighs from the lunges and squats.
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    So I can eat more AND lose weight!
  • brittany17love
    brittany17love Posts: 66 Member
    I work out to eat more lol I have only been on here for 2 days though :P
  • still_crafty
    still_crafty Posts: 682 Member
    Not in any particular order . . .

    to set a good example for my daughter (this is actually #1)
    so I can eat more (I like food, thats how I got fat)
    to look good naked (duh, right?)
    I want awesome girl muscles (muscles are hot)
    I get rid of all the garbage from my day when I am running (the garbage in my head)
    cowgirl (it's hotter if you look good while doing it)
  • nicolefrances1977
    nicolefrances1977 Posts: 24 Member
    I work out 1st to reduce stress. 2nd it helps with weight loss 3rd it is getting my body and shape. Lastly, I now just love to work out!:smile:

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