Readers reveal why they exercise

I told you the other day why I exercise. It went like this.

• 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.
  
  

Then I asked: Why do you exercise? Here's what a few of you said.

Why do you exercise?(click thumbnails to view gallery)