50 Reasons to Never Miss a Workout

September 23, 2009 in Health, Motivation, Nutrition, Wellness by Dave | 2 comments

tbfIts easy for you get caught up  thinking that your workout as just another chore. This happens when you lose sight of why you are training in the first place.  No matter what your goals or motivation, be it losing weight, toning up, or getting ready for a special event. You’ve got to have a REASON to do it. Having clarity of your Reason motivates you.

And the same reason will not always be the motivator.

Starting to feel that motivation slip?  Struggling to find a reason to keep making it to the gym?  Choose from this list and add your own in the comments.

  1. to lose the weight for good
  2. to add years to your life
  3. And life to your years
  4. smaller dress
  5. look better naked
  6. prove you can do it
  7. prove it to those who said you can’t
  8. look 10 years younger
  9. fit into that bikini
  10. for Michelle Obama’s arms
  11. the only”me time” all day
  12. because you beat cancer
  13. to love your reflection in the mirror
  14. achieve a set goal
  15. follow through with your commitment
  16. to be there to take care of  your loved ones
  17. to be the best you that you can be everyday
  18. Wedding
  19. strapless dress
  20. relieve stress
  21. work that anger out
  22. be the envy of the reunion
  23. to be able to do real push-ups
  24. look awesome in a halter top
  25. fit into your clothes again
  26. because the fat won’t burn itself
  27. get rid of that belly. Now
  28. to beat the middle age bulge
  29. to drop the “I quit smoking” weight
  30. climb a flight of stairs without getting winded
  31. get stronger
  32. tight toned abs
  33. slimmer shapely hips and thighs
  34. banish cellulite
  35. be around to play with your kids/grandkids
  36. to get back into the dating game
  37. turn heads when you walk into a room
  38. to go faster
  39. Are you her sister? No I’m her mother.
  40. I’ll need that dress in a smaller size, please
  41. improve your sex life
  42. improve your partners sex life
  43. get rid back pain
  44. because dieting alone sucks
  45. because you want to run a mile
  46. to get your Om on
  47. to smoke cigars and drink wine
  48. to make friends
  49. to be more productive all day long
  50. because this life is not a dress rehearsal

If you find yourself  caught up in the grind of your training as opposed to looking at the big picture of what you are working for, or if you are even just having a “blah”  day, check back to this list of 50 Reasons to Never Miss a Workout.  I guarantee you’ll find at least one that will give you that kick in the butt to make it happen.

What’s your reason?

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  1. A’s avatar

    A on September 24, 2009 at 9:43 am

    GREAT POST!!! Where did you find all those? Did you ask people or did you get the list from somewhere??? I once saw a poster up at Gold Gym and it said “What keeps you going?” There were several sharpies hanging on strings attached to it. People could go up and write whatever they wanted on it. It was great! A lot of the same things you have on your list! Very inspiring!
    -A

  2. Dave’s avatar

    Dave on September 24, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    No. I pulled them from 5000+ consults. I’ll ask. What do You want to accomplish(goals)? Then. Why do you want to reach that goal? I’m looking for what motivates You.
    I like the poster idea too.
    Dave