Sunday, April 29, 2012

100 Reasons to Work Out

I found this on SparkPeople today and I thought it was sort of cute.
100 Reasons not to skip your workout.


  • Because it makes you feel confident
  • Because it helps you get stronger
  • Because exercise helps combat depression
  • Because you'll feel proud of yourself
  • Because you have goals you want to reach
  • Because you'll feel bad if you don't
  • Because you want to move forward, not backward
  • Because it burns more calories than not working out
  • Because it improves your heart health
  • Because you want a great butt
  • Because it prevents diabetes
  • Because you want to be a good example to your kids
  • Because you want to feel good in your clothes
  • Because it reduces your risk of cancer
  • Because your body was made to move
  • Because you want to be an athlete
  • Because you want to look better
  • Because it lifts your mood
  • Because you want to stand taller
  • Because it reduces back pain
  • Because it feels good
  • Because it makes you feel accomplished
  • Because you spend most of your day on your butt
  • Because swimsuit season is always coming
  • Because strong is the new skinny
  • Because dieting only works so much
  • Because it strengthens your bones, too
  • Because it helps you lose weight
  • Because it allows you to eat more food
  • Because it's the best way to spend "me" time
  • Because it helps you de-stress
  • Because it's cheaper than therapy
  • Because you want a strong core
  • Because you want to take care for yourself
  • Because you take pride in your body
  • Because it strengthens your legs
  • Because it helps your clothes fit better
  • Because you want to push yourself
  • Because you are capable of more than you ever imagined
  • Because moving your body feels good
  • Because it keeps your mind sharp
  • Because it helps you beat belly bloat
  • Because it helps you sleep better at night
  • Because it gives you energy
  • Because you want to stay healthy as you age
  • Because you want to look younger
  • Because you want toned arms
  • Because it improves your balance
  • Because it burns off last night's dessert
  • Because it boosts your immune system
  • Because sweat is sexy
  • Because you want to live longer
  • Because you want to get better at your game
  • Because you want to catch someone's eye
  • Because exercisers earn more money
  • Because you're more likely to eat better when you exercise
  • Because you want to shave time off your running pace
  • Because you want to breathe easier
  • Because you want to see the scale drop
  • Because exercise improves your sex life
  • Because you are worth it
  • Because being fit makes everything in life better
  • Because you promised yourself that you would
  • Because you deserve a better life
  • Because it'll help you drink more water
  • Because you want to do real push-ups
  • Because it reduces your health care costs
  • Because you'll miss fewer days of work
  • Because you want to create a new future for yourself
  • Because it'll help you like what you see in the mirror
  • Because it makes clothing shopping more fun
  • Because you want to look and feel incredible
  • Because exercising can be fun
  • Because it'll give your skin a glow
  • Because it's a good way to spend time with your friends
  • Because it'll help you prevent the middle-age spread
  • Because it reduces your blood pressure
  • Because you don't want to let yourself go
  • Because you don't want to squeeze into an airplane or rollercoaster seat
  • Because it strengthens your spirit
  • Because it's a cheap way to entertain yourself
  • Because you'll be able to reward yourself
  • Because you need a reason to wear those new workout clothes
  • Because you're tired of being tired
  • Because not working out is not going to get you very far
  • Because it's a great way to spend time outside
  • Because you made a commitment to yourself
  • Because you're tired of starting over
  • Because there will always be another wedding, vacation or reunion
  • Because you're not a quitter
  • Because it improves your cholesterol
  • Because it boosts your metabolism
  • Because it prevents age-related muscle loss
  • Because if you can do this, you can do anything
  • Because a fit body is a healthy body
  • Because it beats sitting on the couch
  • Because  everyone has at least 10 minutes to spare
  • Because you want to be stronger than your excuses
  • Because not working out isn't working out for you
  • Because the only workout you ever regret is the one you skip
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