Tell Us: Why do you exercise?
I once exercised only to make up for the extra calories I ate. I didn't love working out. I just did it. I considered it a requirement, a rule I sometimes broke -- for months at a time even. Then something clicked. I got it. And now, exercise is no longer my obligation. It's my choice. A personal responsibility. I like exercise. No, I love it. This is why I do it.
- It makes up for the extra calories I eat.
- It fuels my day with energy -- I'm an AM exerciser.
- It motivates me.
- It makes me feel accomplished.
- It makes me feel healthy.
- It makes me feel strong.
- It helps me maintain my weight.
- It's give me time alone.
- It allows me to role model a behavior I hope my kids will embrace.
- It keeps cancer away -- research says five hours of weekly strenuous exercise helps prevent breast cancer recurrence.
Why do you exercise? Tell us, and we'll share your answers in a post.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-15-2008 @ 12:33PM
jenn08carter said...
I exercise for all of the reasons posted,, but mostly because I FEEL SO GOOD PHYSICALY & MENTALY WHEN I AM THROUGH! I just got finished with a weekend of couch potato-ing because I didn't feel well,, now I feel worse thinking of all the exercise I didn't do!! I can't wait to get started today!!
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9-15-2008 @ 1:16PM
Natalie said...
I enjoy it.
Makes me feel good.
Makes me look good.
Is healthy.
Allows me to eat more.
Gives me goals to achieve (get stronger, get faster)
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9-15-2008 @ 2:05PM
bucky said...
at 79 i seriously uppped my strength building exercises 6 months ago. push ups bridging and squats. the results have been amazing. feel better than i did at 40.
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9-20-2008 @ 9:35PM
Bob Harkins said...
I hate how I look. Ad 58 year old male, my profile resembles that of being 3 months pregnant. My energy level is slipping. I had to move my waist size to a 38 to be comfortable. I intend to get back my fitness starting now. I've been in and out of gyms for 25 years and now I intend to stay. I'll get back to ya in 6 months. = )
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