What motivates you to workout?

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Or reach ur fitness goals

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

I refuse to be fat and unhealthy again.
For the majority of my life, I've always been overweight, or "chubby" as my mom called me. Not obese, but definitely out of shape.

In my late 20s, I finally got serious about my health because I refused to be put on medications and have health issues, as they tend to run on my dad's side of the family (hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc). So I started to eat better and lose weight-

I'm now down over 70 pounds, in decent shape, and a healthy weight. Not to mention, I love wearing small clothes, haha.

But what motivates me to workout? I like being healthy. I don't want to be fat again; it didn't feel good and it was terrible for my self esteem. Most importantly, it feels GOOD being fit! I feel good after a good workout, like I'm ready to seize the day, even if I'm not.

hannahjo022 · Accepted Answer

I actually enjoy working out and like trying different workouts or activities. I workout to be fit, build strength since I am weak, build up my endurance so I don't get tired too often, increase stability, and it helps relieve mental and emotionally stressors I have in my life

TonyV · Accepted Answer

It's a vicious cycle that's hard to break even tho I know its happening.

I work out more when I hate my body and get depressed, then I get happier with myself amd sense I'm content I stop working as hard, let my diet slip and go back up in weight.
So my driving factor is that I'd like it if chicks would ever find me attractive, but I also have a girlfriend and have no intentions of cheating so my looks dont matter much rn.

Long story short my strongest motivator is hating myself so when I dont hate myself I'm not nearly as motivated.
I need to find a way to maintain my motivation AND have a positive mindset.

K-I-S-S · Accepted Answer

I find it fun, swimming, climbing, parkour, etc etc.
So it is just part of my life now, for my body to keep up with my activities.

I did buy/build a home gym for myself, like the rich folks, with cablr machines, dumbell sets, even a proper good quality poledancing pole. Where i also work on improving myself 6 days a week.

I have been at it for about 16 years now. Would feel strange to let myself go.

Also, when my partner chose/chooses me for life, then i better be the best version of myself throughout.

dustybiker · Answer

I haven’t been able to do Taekwondo since last Oct. Not being that height of fitness makes me realize how good it felt to be that healthy. I never planned to be away from it so long (life does happen and domino..) and need to get back into it. The comparison between last Aug and now… it’s enough motivation for me to put in the effort.

TrueConfection · Answer

I find exercise relaxing and fun. It's more of a mental enjoyment for me. Of course, I admit that I negate the exercises I don't enjoy.

It's something I enjoy alone, it clears my mind and gives me a positive attitude. I feel so happy while I'm exercising that I can't wait to do it again.

Exercising with a partner is a lot of fun because it's a time of being joyful together, it's a fun activity, we share laughs, and it is a time of confidence building.

ohshee · Answer

I don't work out I just work I used to work out when I was in my twenties cuz I race dirt bikes and I was sponsored and my motivation was to win a trophy and cash. Today I don't work out but I work and I like seeing and physically good condition then one reason is because I feel better number two reason is because I love sex and number three if I can't get a good workout when having sex then something's wrong and I don't like that

Sonorous · Answer

I guess just wanting constructive results of any kind to show after I've already put in the work.

I'm never initially motivated. So I always have to force myself to work out at first. But after I do that, I'll want to eat healthily so my results will actually show. Which will in turn, make me motivated to workout again so that I can put the energy to good use. And then the cycle continues.

Slartybartfast · Answer

I'm just naturally active, I ride bicycles cross country , I'm looking at buying land in the mountains , there's a 300 acre parcel with a lake I'd like to buy so I can hike up there and build a cabin. If exercise isn't fun, you won't..

Notanotherpurdyface · Answer

I’ll admit I’m not a big fan of exercise, but I do like the way I feel when I am in shape. So for me it’s how I feel physically and emotionally that motivates me! 😊

Cathy7734 · Answer

Tony Robbins says we need to used pleasure and pain techniques to achieve our goals. Out of the two, pain is more powerful. So what motivates me to work out is the fear of diabetes.

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

It's fun. I rock climb, practice martial arts, and olympic lift. All of them provide me with a fun physical and mental challenge, a supportive community, and a fun outlet for stress.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I don’t exercise very often but when I do it’s to boost my brain health and mental health and to lengthen my life.

HawkPerception · Answer

I have an itch to workout. If I can't do the same stuff as I could in the past it bothers me to no end and I have to get it done.

Stormdoğan · Answer

I usually don’t do anything until i don’t fit in my clothes. And then try a bit to work out and then do nothing again. This circle goes like this.

I think i’m lucky genetically i don’t do much but stay in shape anyway.

DaveToo · Answer

Death. Yup, death has always motivated me to do anything. As a sickly child, there were a couple of times the doctors almost wrote me off. I was determined to not let it win.

DJB72 · Answer

Since December I've been motivated by the knowledge that if I don't I'll be permanently in a wheelchair. That's a serious motivation.

AudreyV92 · Answer

To stay healthy & have fun, I don't go to the gym I just surf & do yoga 😁

muscularbumblebee · Answer

Respect from others, self esteem boost, and national competitions

jackderby_01 · Answer

A fit body makes for a fit mind. Plus who doesn't want that shredded body

The-Wise-Phoenix · Answer

Exercise is how I have always felt the most alive. It's not work to me. When I go to the gym that is my fun time.

WVRLXCK · Answer

Having a body that I can admire in the mirror, and floss when I'm on the road, and so I can life heavy stuff

Levi4444 · Answer

Well it feels good afterwards! And runner's high is definitely not a myth :)

Mofunfour20 · Answer

When I feel my testosterone get low. Feeling lazy and unmotivated

Bluemax · Answer

I'm finding I'm enjoying it. I want to stay healthy and fit I guess.

exitseven · Answer

The boxer Gene Tunney once said, "To be fit is to be ready"/ You just never know what curveballs life will throw at you.

Nikki6t6 · Answer

I enjoy staying fit it’s just part of my routine every day. It makes me not only feel good about myself but I know I’m keeping my body healthy at the same time.

blondfrog · Answer

REally when I was doing ji-jitsu I got in good shape. Other than that I can often be lazy and let my self go.

Azaelia · Answer

My old picture where I look more pretty than now 😌

JosyJosy · Answer

By not looking at the goals but taking it day by day

karaspara · Answer

I mainly stay fit by playing racquet sports so enjoyment

jamesgoldman · Answer

The cardio is to keep my heart in check with the myopericarditis The arma are about cracking a walnut in the crook of my elbow

Starwitch23 · Answer

It's the only way I handle my stress. I feel good working out.

Andres77 · Answer

Just wanted to be a version of younger me for as long as possible.

SomeTrashBag · Answer

I want to love my body, If I don't love how I look why would anyone else? I want to be fit to attract women, duh.

Hulk30 · Answer

most men ain't bold enough to tell ya this but honestly the possibly of fuckin alotta women as a result of lookin my best and in how they find most attractive

Schizoaffective · Answer

Feeling healthy and motivated  The aesthetics is plus

InferiorElegy · Answer

I'm already extremely ugly, I don't want to be ugly and fat, so of course I'm going to work out a lot.

Anonymous · Answer

My health, level of self-confidence, and wanting to feel sexy for my boyfriend :)

crazy8000 · Answer

Delayed health benefits if i do it regularly consistent often enough.

FakeNIK · Answer

Most of the times it's me , Sometimes it's Victoria secrets models

zagor · Answer

I feel like shit when I sit around too much. Like now.

Wise4myage · Answer

How good I feel afterwards and what it does for my body.

kingykringy · Answer

Mainly, to be attractive. I want to become the best version of myself and attractiveness is a part of it

NightHawk99 · Answer

I wanna survive the zombie apocalypse fot as long as I can.

Anonymous · Answer

Having a hot body!  Don't judge by the weight it was the end of a drop set.

FamilyGuy2020 · Answer

I am 50 years old and I have never cheated on my wife, son, daughter

Protein_mate · Answer

To be the best version of myself and relieve stress

Carmellia79 · Answer

Not to get fat and stay young it makes a difference to me. Plus lifts up my mood. A year ago I was a little down.

Willoughby23 · Answer

Being healthy, feeling good about myself and being more attractive

madr4567 · Answer

So that I can eat whatever I want, with good conscience.

cootjuh · Answer

Normally my fat belly would. But my knee tells me to stop doong any sports

Anonymous · Answer

I don't wanna die early. I got to fight another man ( you never know) Females

HOAAH · Answer

To feel good and look good

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

To continue staying fit & healthy.

AmourHoney · Answer

I just enjoy it 🤷🏻‍♀️

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Getting good at jujitsu

TacosRAwesome · Answer

I felt more feminine when I was skinnier.

little_black_dress · Answer

I have given up on trying to lose weight

douride2 · Answer

Mostly just to stay in shape for health reasons.

Iron_Man · Answer

Respect from my peers health and of course girls

Charliefretz329 · Answer

I want to be invincible

Babygirl_S · Answer

The happiness I feel after I'm done.

Minahh · Answer

The good feeling I get afterwards

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