Thursday, July 19, 2012

100 Reasons To Work-Out Today


So. . .today is one of those days. I'm feeling skinny.  These days don't come around every single day!  I've ran 2.5(ish) miles for the last two evenings in a row and stayed well within my 1200 calorie intake goals for each day. And I know the scale can be a big, fat, hairy liar when it comes to water-weight and how much clothing weighs, etc, but it is telling me that in the last three days, that I have lost 4 lbs!  I'll take it! It's great motivation for me to keep up the calorie counting and running for 30 minutes a day.  It's when the plateau arrives that I'm dreading.  I know it's just around the corner! I will stop losing all the water-weight and start gaining lean muscle mass and the numbers on the scale will stop moving steadily downward. It's in these moments, that I need something to cling to.  Here it is. . .

100 Reasons To Work-Out Today
  1. Because it makes you feel confident
  2. Because it helps you get stronger
  3. Because exercise helps combat depression
  4. Because you'll feel proud of yourself
  5. Because you have goals you want to reach
  6. Because you'll feel bad if you don't
  7. Because you want to move forward, not backward
  8. Because it burns more calories than not working out
  9. Because it improves your heart health
  10. Because you want a great butt
  11. Because it prevents diabetes
  12. Because you want to be a good example to your kids
  13. Because you want to feel good in your clothes
  14. Because it reduces your risk of cancer
  15. Because your body was made to move
  16. Because you want to be an athlete
  17. Because you want to look better
  18. Because it lifts your mood
  19. Because you want to stand taller
  20. Because it reduces back pain
  21. Because it feels good
  22. Because it makes you feel accomplished
  23. Because you spend most of your day on your butt
  24. Because swimsuit season is always coming
  25. Because strong is the new skinny
  26. Because dieting only works so much
  27. Because it strengthens your bones, too
  28. Because it helps you lose weight
  29. Because it allows you to eat more food
  30. Because it's the best way to spend "me" time
  31. Because it helps you de-stress
  32. Because it's cheaper than therapy
  33. Because you want a strong core
  34. Because you want to take care for yourself
  35. Because you take pride in your body
  36. Because it strengthens your legs
  37. Because it helps your clothes fit better
  38. Because you want to push yourself
  39. Because you are capable of more than you ever imagined
  40. Because moving your body feels good
  41. Because it keeps your mind sharp
  42. Because it helps you beat belly bloat
  43. Because it helps you sleep better at night
  44. Because it gives you energy
  45. Because you want to stay healthy as you age
  46. Because you want to look younger
  47. Because you want toned arms
  48. Because it improves your balance
  49. Because it burns off last night's dessert
  50. Because it boosts your immune system
  51. Because sweat is sexy
  52. Because you want to live longer
  53. Because you want to get better at your game
  54. Because you want to catch someone's eye
  55. Because exercisers earn more money
  56. Because you're more likely to eat better when you exercise
  57. Because you want to shave time off your running pace
  58. Because you want to breathe easier
  59. Because you want to see the scale drop
  60. Because exercise improves your sex life
  61. Because you are worth it
  62. Because being fit makes everything in life better
  63. Because you promised yourself that you would
  64. Because you deserve a better life
  65. Because it'll help you drink more water
  66. Because you want to do real push-ups
  67. Because it reduces your health care costs
  68. Because you'll miss fewer days of work
  69. Because you want to create a new future for yourself
  70. Because it'll help you like what you see in the mirror
  71. Because it makes clothing shopping more fun
  72. Because you want to look and feel incredible
  73. Because exercising can be fun
  74. Because it'll give your skin a glow
  75. Because it's a good way to spend time with your friends
  76. Because it'll help you prevent the middle-age spread
  77. Because it reduces your blood pressure
  78. Because you don't want to let yourself go
  79. Because you don't want to squeeze into an airplane or rollercoaster seat
  80. Because it strengthens your spirit
  81. Because it's a cheap way to entertain yourself
  82. Because you'll be able to reward yourself
  83. Because you need a reason to wear those new workout clothes
  84. Because you're tired of being tired
  85. Because not working out is not going to get you very far
  86. Because it's a great way to spend time outside
  87. Because you made a commitment to yourself
  88. Because you're tired of starting over
  89. Because there will always be another wedding, vacation or reunion
  90. Because you're not a quitter
  91. Because it improves your cholesterol
  92. Because it boosts your metabolism
  93. Because it prevents age-related muscle loss
  94. Because if you can do this, you can do anything
  95. Because a fit body is a healthy body
  96. Because it beats sitting on the couch
  97. Because  everyone has at least 10 minutes to spare
  98. Because you want to be stronger than your excuses
  99. Because not working out isn't working out for you
  100. Because the only workout you ever regret is the one you skip
And yet one more reason is completely vain and self-absorbed and makes me sound like a ridiculous "girl". . .I want to be a HOT MOM.  I want to go on vacation in 25 days to South Padre Island Beach with my hubby and two kiddos and for people to look at me and think, "Wow.  I can't believe she is a mom of two kids!  She looks fantastic!"  I want my hubby to think I'm the sexiest chica on the beach, and one day, I want my two boys to be embarrassed that their high-school teacher is hitting on their mom.  Sounds silly, but a girl's gotta have goals, ya feel me?!  So here I go, with spending yet another day drinking a gallon of water, throwing back another protien shake, and dining on grilled chicken and cucumbers.  Here's to looking out at the waves rolling in and not feeling the urge to suck in my stomach on the beach in a month. I can totally do this! 

What are some things that you would add to this list of reasons?

3 comments:

  1. Because you want to inspire people!

    Because you love challenges!

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  2. What a great, long list of reasons!

    Jenn

    http://apopofstyle.blogspot.com/

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