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A collection of our community's 'whys' ---------------------- ‘....because it’s my solace, my therapy, my ‘me time’. Because I want to see how hard I can push this body that started late. Because I love to sweat, I love to grind and I love to gain. Because I can💛’ ‘...because it makes my body and mind so strong. I love pushing to places most people can’t imagine being. Feeling that level of uncomfortable that is so freaking comfortable to me’ ‘Cos I enjoy the process. The day after full Achilles repair I was bench pressing.. I love the atmosphere. The people. The honesty of it. The seclusion of heavy lifting. The camaraderie of CrossFit. The feeling of something heavy on my back or in my hands. It keeps me grounded, sane. It manages my anxiety and stress levels. It completes my day. It’s just what I do. On/off now for 36 yrs...’ ‘this is a good question. I wish I knew why. I have been doing it for so long I am not sure anymore. I do feel that I am not myself if I do not move everyday’ ‘To stay healthy and strong as I age gracefully ❤️’ ‘I need an outlet to release stress and I always feel better after lifting both mentally and physically ♥️’ ‘It is a great way to process the trials and traumas that life delivers’ ‘It’s a craving I need to feed. It’s the movements I need to conquer. It’s the ability of be being able to do things I never thought were possible. It’s the people that make me smile. The feel of the metal in my hand. The sweat that makes me look like I just showered. It’s the one thing I’m not afraid to fail at because I know I’ve pushed my hardest and I’m not being judged and because of that failure both physically and mentally I’ve made myself stronger.’ ‘It makes me feel rejuvenated and felling like I can accomplish anything. Exercising in a group setting pushes my limits and always go for more. It’s my stress relief and a big social event with all my gym friends. Would never stop doing it. 💖’ ‘I enjoy seeing what my body is capable of, especially when my mind thought otherwise. I also want to keep functioning as long as possible to stay out of nursing homes when I’m old’ ‘To keep up with my little ones and be better for myself, to be strong for them and be an example on how to be healthy, strong and motivated!’ ‘Originally it was to get active, now because it’s so much fun and I love the people I’m with’ ‘To provide an example for my kiddos- and hopefully live long and be strong as I grow older. I also mentally need to “teach” myself that I can do hard things. It’s ongoing struggle😂’ ‘Because I can! I don’t mean that in a snarky way. Years ago when I was sick I couldn’t stand up without having heart palpitations, couldn’t eat and actually lost too much weight. Working out is empowering - I get to decide how hard I can push, it's my therapy, my "me time”. It's my gift to myself and my family that makes me a better person emotionally and physically!’ ‘Because it is in my blood! I have to move or else I am miserable. I love the challenge and competing is life to me. It brings me to places I never knew I could go and makes me happy! It feeds my soul! And many many more reasons!’ ‘Basically, I’m a bitch if I don’t🙄🙄’ ‘At first it was to get in shape after having 2 little ones. Now it’s to be a badass. Also the mental part is a big thing for me now. I’ve pushed thru workouts that I never thought I could do before. So many times I’ve wanted to quit and I know I can push through to the end. It’s a great feeling to know that you did it!’ ‘It gives peace of mind...it gets me out of the house for additional hour...I actually feel stronger then I have in years...and now with the help that Deb is giving me...I’m hoping the gym & my nutrition will be better then ever!!’ ‘Because I can and should! Working out helps relieve my stress and anxiety... it’s also fun to see the “athlete” I’ve become, I never even touched a barbell until 5 years ago. My biggest thing though is that I want to live a long, healthy life and not be sickly when I’m older. Only nutrition and working out can do that!’ ‘It makes me feel better about myself and what else do people do with their time anyway?’ ‘Mind & body strength. And b/c I'm so inspired by others.’ ‘I work out for the joy of physically pushing myself; it is my way of dealing with the stresses of life. For that hour, I can just let it all go. Honestly, I’m struggling right now with my son being out of school; I can’t get to the gym with any regularity. And boy can I feel the effects on my mind and body. It’s my antidepressant.’ ‘I chose to live instead of give up’ Comments are closed.
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