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t.a.c Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/02/19	2006/04/02, 01:46 PM I love the pain
216chinook Posts: 89 Joined: 2006/02/12	2006/04/03, 12:19 AM cparrish... wise choice, I told my MD I would make the changes, never did... paying for it now! I workout for my family...... ============ Quoting from cparrish73: Thx Wrestler. I have goofed around for many years adn used excuses to not workout and eat properly until I developed high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a resulting start to a heart condition and finally took life and fitness seriously. So I figured since my Dr. told me he could write me a Rx for meds or a Rx for a lifestyle change I'd take the lifestyle and this is the first thing that popped in my head to help with motivation. =============
cparrish73 Posts: 26 Joined: 2005/11/30	2006/04/04, 09:54 AM I just bought a Marcy 4000 Smith system, so now I workout to keep from having a $500 coat hanger. I am now wearing size 36 pants, and have not been this skinny since I got out of the Army! My goal is size 34 waist, and in 5 years to resemble the guy from the Detour protein bar ads (http://www.detourbar.com/html/ad_09.html) -------------- CParrish73 --------------- Diets fail, its the lifestyle that counts!!! :cool:
216chinook Posts: 89 Joined: 2006/02/12	2006/04/05, 12:56 AM Nice machine, keep up the excellent work. My goal is to get back to my high school weight of 185 (currently 235) and ultimately off my diabetic meds that I got for christmas! To help acheive that goal I purchased a ParaBody CM3 and an elliptical 2 months ago, my better half was not impressed. That gives me all the motivation I could possibly want! I workout, so I don't have to hear those words....., "Nice boat anchor honey!!" :laugh: just kidding... Honesty, she is quite surprised at the progress in 7 short weeks. Clothes hang differenlty, pant are getting too loose.
tyrel Posts: 16 Joined: 2005/11/12	2006/04/28, 01:52 AM I Work Out for Me, no one else...:cool:
edybean Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/05/26	2006/05/26, 11:06 PM i work out, becouse i can.:)
fayek Posts: 9 Joined: 2005/09/16	2006/05/31, 07:51 PM this isall great advice and motivation...thanks, i hope i get to say those sme things in a couple of months...i will start in a couple of days my workout camp as i like to call it, camp kill yourself, after the CKY band...and it's not an actual camp it's just me going to the gym and focusing on working out above anythingelse for 2 months.
AaronWiggles Posts: 129 Joined: 2006/06/06	2006/06/12, 10:58 AM Well, i workout because i workout with my friends and i am very competitive, and i cant stand to see them doing better than me in anything, so i work on it until they quite and i surpass them or i just end up getting better... lol but i like doin it for the ladies, and keep me healthy i guess... lol -------------- -Aaron
SusanBrown Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/04/11	2006/07/26, 09:02 AM I workout to retain muscle and bone, to be better then my parents physically as I age, and to retain my health now and 30 years down the road. -------------- If I am not trianing I am lying in a puddle of goo glue.. yuk, must keep moving :P
ixiaznretard Posts: 146 Joined: 2006/07/28	2006/08/02, 07:20 PM impress people prove them wrong a better me better confidence so on...
jeramiemaza Posts: 167 Joined: 2006/08/02	2006/08/05, 04:39 PM I was skinny growing up and I wanted to change that. I am still slim but I am getting stronger. I just want to be in shape.
jsvez Posts: 112 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/08/09, 02:12 PM It keeps me from picking up another cigarette (Reason# 16). Thanks to changing my lifestyle it is almost three years without a smoke and once I quit I began to care about my health again. The high from a good workout is a hundred times better than the nicotine from an entire pack. Great list Ravenbeauty! Cheers
magicre Posts: 15 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/08/09, 06:06 PM I'd never been heavy until ten years ago, when I started my internet business and sat down for 20 hours in front of this here computer. In May of 2005, I could not lift a ten pound flagstone without sitting down to rest. I thought i was going to die. Joined a gym. Hired a personal trainer. Went on a calorie deficit, non processed food life change program and I'm almost at goal weight... Not sure what that is...when the timer pops, I'll know. Current body fat is approximately 26% down from 48%....weight is 129, down from 180. I've got muscles and it's getting to the point where I am starting to see abs.... And, I'm hooked....it gets me away from the computer...it's a feeling like i've never had before...I was always active; but, this is different. Being strong and muscular....i like it.
kimberluvr Posts: 5 Joined: 2006/10/03	2006/10/03, 03:40 AM i don't work out for anybody but myself, i can care less what women think, i see too many family members and friends with health problems, it keeps you unhappy, unhealthy, makes your life a lot harder, and it'll cost you a pretty penny in the long run with all your hospital bills, so i said fuck that, and hit the gym.
Texas24 Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/12/21	2006/12/21, 01:47 AM Baseball....
christal086 Posts: 155 Joined: 2007/01/06	2007/01/07, 05:21 PM i would think i want to work out for myself but also for my daughter i never want her to be ashamed of me and not want to be seen with me because i was to fat. also so she has a good role model and i can live long enough to see her kids.:love:
BIGKATT Posts: 82 Joined: 2006/12/19	2007/01/08, 10:55 PM I work out because it makes me feel good about myself. :cool:
ANJAface Posts: 4 Joined: 2007/01/15	2007/01/17, 02:39 AM I work out mostly for BMX, so that I can get stronger and do better in the sport. For myself, so that I can be more confident with my body and know that I am doing all that I can to look good, and also partially for the guys :]
CalenderGirl Posts: 3 Joined: 2007/01/29	2007/01/29, 02:07 PM I work out cuz even though I procrastinate about getting up and go...I cant stop once I start
Robott Posts: 29 Joined: 2006/12/17	2007/03/04, 03:45 PM 1) the endorphin flood is comparable to sex. 2) severe depression, worse because it tends to hit me irregularly is something i've had to struggle with my entire life, and a hard workout is the best catharsis. 3)it gives me something to be proud of.
bluepearl78 Posts: 10 Joined: 2007/04/12	2007/04/13, 05:20 PM I am doing this simply cause I wanna look fab in a bikini...it's mainly for aesthetic reasons but i have also noticed that after a workout I feel incredibly proud of myself and that feeling is awesome!:)
koya1893 Posts: 19 Joined: 2008/03/12	2008/04/01, 08:51 AM Looking at the photos of women who replied to the thread would give any guy/woman a good enough reason to work out. My goal is to enjoy life with kids and anything that comes to mind and not let my health or any physical inhitors prevent me from doing what I enjoy.
	2008/04/01, 10:27 PM You nearly summed up all my reasons. I know I'm a woman, but I can still fanticize about being superman. I have to add that it's time away from playing the role of wife and mother. Someone else mentioned the endorphin's. I'll second that. I'm an endorphin addict. ============ Quoting from menace3000: i do it for myself. the high I get after a personal best....the stress relief....the feeling I am superman after a grueling workout....to know that I can adjust better to anything that comes my way...to be healthier.....to be more athletic....for the chuckles when people ask me if I play football/wrestle or box......to have my own time....looking big keeps the a-holes away..... ============= -------------- \"We must be the change we wish to see in the world\" - Ghandi
johndoublej Posts: 8 Joined: 2008/04/01	2008/04/05, 06:51 AM I work out so I can feel confident in myself! And its always nice to have a few heads turn when your clubbin on the weekends :p
mike_so Posts: 5 Joined: 2008/02/08	2008/04/18, 07:55 AM An Exercise Science Professor answers the main benefits of strength training: http://physicalfitnet.com/ask_the_fitness_experts/for_a_shot_of_motivation_can_you_remind_me_of_the_main_benefits_of_strength_training-9.aspx

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