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?