You know I'm trying to be informative and explore some different reasons to workout, some of which have nothing to do really with getting healthy.
So, here's today's:
Some of the Top Reasons Never to Quit!
Yeah, yeah... I know. Working out is about the healthy lifestyle. It's great that, because of it, you will live longer, feel healthier, have more energy, prevent diseases, decrease stress, get sick less often and all that other stuff.
But let's be truthful for a second. Did you start working out so that you could prevent some future disease that you might get someday in the distant future?
I seriously doubt it. Here are the real reasons why we started or are starting working out. Modify this list so it fits your life and print it out. Put it in your car or in your bathroom so you see it everyday and read it before you decide to skip a workout or eat fattening foods.
10. Swimsuit Season.
Just think of the first time you take your shirt off or put on a bikini this summer. Won't it feel great to know that everybody is looking at you?
You will pull your shoulders back and stand tall knowing that you are looking good. Seriously imagine this happening. Don't just read this paragraph and go on. Take a minute to make a detailed mental picture and make it last for a few minutes.
Imagine your friends, family, and complete strangers looking at you. Think of your favorite beach or swimming area. Just as motivating can be the thought of not working out and then getting into a swimsuit looking as you do now. Scary, huh? (Right: Bob & Rady.)- Many of us know those people. You tell them that you are starting a workout program and they just roll their eyes.
"Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it!" They expect you to fail and never expect to see any changes. They don't think you can do it. You will prove them wrong and you will love to see the look on their faces when you succeed.
Take a minute and right now and create a list of names of these people. It may be one person or it may be many. Write them down and look at these names before deciding to miss a workout!
One of the top reasons that people workout is to become strong. Superman is my biggest hero. It just feels great when somebody asks you to open the bottle of ketchup instead of the 10 people sitting next to you.
Won't it be great to have people notice that your posture has improved? - We all know that you don't look much different after one week of working out. Isn't it weird though that you suddenly find yourself flexing in the mirror a lot more often?
You walk around just feeling better looking even if you haven't changed at all yet. This self confidence can extend itself to other parts of your life and make you an overall more successful person.
- How many people can you name that gained a lot of fat almost immediately after high school? A lot. How many people can you name who are now in better shape? Not many... if any.
We all love to gossip about how we ran into Bob Smith and couldn't believe how fat he had become. His face was all pudgy and his body looked bloated. Don't let that be you! Be the one who people can't believe how great you look. Let them wonder how you did it.
Write down a few names of people you haven't seen in awhile who you would be happy to impress. A good list would include ex-girlfriends/boyfriends, people who used to look better than you and knew it, people from past sports teams that you were on... etc.
- If you have a job where you see new people often, this could be important. Better looking people have a better chance of getting the best jobs, getting promotions, making the sale and being respected.
This may not be morally right, but it is true. We naturally trust good looking people. Many people also assume that fat and out of shape people are lazy, dumb, rude and untrustworthy. This has been proven by many studies.
Think of how a good personal appearance can benefit you in your current job. Write these thoughts down now and be specific.
- Most people's idea of the perfect life would be to be rich, smart, good looking, buff, tan and happy. Obviously, working out can help you become better looking and muscular. It will help you have more energy and feel better about yourself.
These will naturally help you to be more successful in your career, whatever that may be. YOUR life can be a dream life when you feel good enough to DO things! =0)
The most important reason to workout is WHATEVER got you going! Keep that close to your heart and
remember it when you don't 'feel' like it!
Now, get off the computer and go do something active!!!
Have a great night, guys!
Coach B
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