100 Reasons You Should Work Out Today

[PJinWashington 49]

This caught my eye on the Internet today! Don't know about you, but I NEED 100 reasons to do it and stick with it!

100 Reasons to Exercise Now!

• 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 work out 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
  

[nsquared 232]

What a great list!

[PJinWashington 49]

What a great list!

Yup, thanks...printed it out and posted it on my refrigerator...I need this reminder!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

printed it posted on my refrigerator...I need this reminder!

PJinWashington

ahhhhhh man!!!!!

you beat me to the punch!!!!

i just printed it too, and wanted to say that

great list

good luck

take care

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Thanks for posting this!

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