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I started as a way to deal with stress. So far so good. I can't say I really enjoy the actual workout part too much. I like to be active, but its just boring. Would rather be playing hockey for example instead of getting my activity in a gym, but can't afford hockey 4 days a week.
I'm pretty physically active, one because I have a lot of energy when I finally wake up, and two because my job is a necessity for it and helps me to stay that way.
To be healthier and live longer. My kids are an inspiration. I want to live longer to be a part of their lives and hopefully someday my grandkids' lives. Also want to set a good example for them. I've only been running for not quite 2 months, and have managed to lose about 15 lbs in that time, from 201 to 186.
At first running was torture, something I forced myself to do, now I enjoy it, it makes me feel much better and my distance and speed keeps getting better. When I started I was running 1 mile at about 11:00 min/mi, now I'm up to 4 miles at 9:00 min/mi. Not blazing speed I know, but heading in the right direction.
To be healthier and live longer. My kids are an inspiration. I want to live longer to be a part of their lives and hopefully someday my grandkids' lives. Also want to set a good example for them. I've only been running for not quite 2 months, and have managed to lose about 15 lbs in that time, from 201 to 186.
I was 6'4 and only 130 pounds when i graduated high school. I kept growing and growing and with my metabolism so fast I couldn't gain weight to save my life. Combine that with almost zero upper body strength and I hated it. Now I'm at 220 pounds and stronger than almost all the guys I went to high school with, most of whom have massive beer bellies.
1. Formerly tight clothes are loose now
2. Muscle are starting to peek through
3. Compliments
4. Encouraging feedback from personal trainer
5. Fantasizing about the new clothes I will buy will I
reach my goal.
Most of the ways I like to have fun require balance, strength, and endurance. The better shape I'm in, the more fun I can have, and the longer I can keep having fun as I get older. My work is pretty physical as well, and it's a lot easier the stronger you are. I have a bit of personal pride in not being a weakling, even though I'm pretty small. I'm not about to be some whiny little helpless girl who can't do anything.
I work out because I like feeling fit and strong.
I work out because I like the way I look in clothes much better when I'm fit than when I'm flabby.
I work out because it makes me feel good about myself.
I work out because I want to be an example to my children.
I work out because I want to be healthy and live a long time.
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