Top 10 Superficial Reasons to Workout
Remember the last time you decided to get fit? Did something go wrong? Did you end up sitting on your lazy butt for 6 months while your muscles got smaller and your waistline expanded?
Everyone has an excuse for why they haven’t reached their fitness goals. I’m too busy. I’m too old. I hate doing it alone. It’s so boring. Life gets in the way.
Look around. Do you see fit people to be envious of? No? Stick to the plan. Most people don’t look good naked. Be the 10%. Be the hard body everyone wants.
How do you become the 10%? Most of the time when you skip a workout it’s because you are just plain LAZY. You need to find what works for you. You want to find new fresh ways to stay motivated for longer than a month or two.
I simply run thru this list at 4 a.m. when I’m not wanting to get out of my warm bed and workout. Tossing a few of these reasons around in my head is a reminder of WHY I want to feel better, look better, and be more successful in life. Use this list to help you stay motivated to work out and get your ASS to the gym.
Swimsuit Season
Picture this. Your friends ask you if you want to hit the lake this summer. It’s supposed to be 90 degrees. You really want to go to the lake. But you feel like a cow. Yup. That’s happened to me. You decline the lake adventure and decide to stay in where there is A/C and not do anything.
Depressing.
Swimsuit season will be upon us before you know it. How wonderful will it feel when you can slip on those shorts and tank, grab a towel, and run out the door. Imagine yourself, go ahead, take a minute. Imagine yourself, arriving at the beach, towel in hand. Feeling amazing, taking off your shirt. Shoulders back, standing tall, knowing you are looking good. Seriously imagine this happening.
Imagine complete strangers looking at you. Think of your favorite beach or swimming area. What could be more motivating than imagining that same scenario looking as you do now? Scary.
The Opposite Sex
Wait. Don’t dismiss this. You may be married or engaged, you may think this is not important to you. Think again! Don’t you want your spouse to feel lucky and proud they, have you? They may just start treating you better knowing that you can get any girl/guy that you want.
Human nature. We all want to be liked. What better way than to have the best body around. People are naturally attracted to fit and healthy people. Be one.
Dream Life!
Obviously, most people’s idea of the dream life is to be smart, rich, good-looking, fit, tan, and happy. Working out will help you on the road to all these things! Exercising and taking care of your body will put you on the road to looking good, being fit, and putting a smile on your face. Which will all naturally help you be more successful in your career. Many people will assume you are smarter than other based on your healthy looks. These can all bring you closer to living the life most people only dream about.
Feel Good About YOU
Okay, so we all know that a working out doesn’t give you instant results, however, it does make you walk around feeling stronger and more powerful. Even if you haven’t physically changed yet. The self-confidence can extend to other parts of your life and make you an overall more successful person.
Going to the Gym is Fun.
No, really, it is. Trust me. After you’ve gone to the gym for a while, you’ll get to know the people who work there and the people who go there at the same time as you. You’ll make new friends with the same interests as you. The gym becomes like a second home to many people who are exercising regularly.
Those Debbie Downers.
Some jerks just expect you to quit. You know who I’m talking about. You share with them that you are starting a fitness routine, they just roll their eyes. “Sure, I’ll believe it when I see it.” They reply. They never expect to see any progress and are certain you will fail. Can you name 3 people, right now, that are like this? Go ahead. Think about those 3 people in your head. Now imagine this. You walking into the room completely fit. Can you imagine their surprise? Use this. Every time you don’t want to work out. Think of these jerks. Do it because you want to show them that you do NOT quit!
Bullies think they’re better than you.
Some of us were not born fit. Some of us are actually scrawny and puny naturally. Don’t you hate feeling like anyone at any time could kick your ass? Yes, I know it’s totally immature, probably isn’t realistic, and doesn’t really matter. But, come on. We all know these people that just act like they are better because they have more muscle or are more buff.
How will they feel when they realize that you are just as strong and fit as them?
Being Strong.
This is a top reason why people work out. Superheroes are strong. Be the superhero in your life. Be the person people come to for help opening the champagne bottle. Won’t it feel great to know people are watching you train at the gym and wishing they had your body? Be strong.
Feel good when you run into old friends.
Be the one. Be the one that when people see you they can’t believe how great you look. Let them wonder how you did it. Don’t be the one that is gossip and whispered about, having old friends unable to believe how fat you’ve become. Can you think of a few old friends you’d like to impress? Keep them in mind when you’re not motivated to workout. You never know when you may have an unexpected reunion. Be ready.
Be a success in life.
Better looking people have a better chance of getting the best jobs, making the sale, being respected, and getting promotions. It’s not morally right. But, it’s true. We naturally trust good-looking people. Many people also assume that fat and out-of-shape people are lazy, dumb, rude, and untrustworthy. It’s not right, but it’s true.
Keep this list close by. Read it whenever you start to feel lazy or unmotivated. Spend a few minutes thinking about each reason, really imagine how it would feel. I believe in you. Now it’s time for you to believe in you.
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