Finding Your Reason
by Ashley Orem
Fitness really is more than just trying to fit in that 'itsy bitsy bikini' or fitting into those old favorite jeans you haven't worn in years. Of course, that is a BIG motivator in why people start, but once you really get going, you find something even more important than that. At least for me, working out relieves me of anxiety, stress, and gives me so much energy throughout the day! It is my most favorite form of escape when I am having a bad day and need a little me time. Whether thats running outside, doing my fitness program, or just focusing on MOVING and getting through the workout, I love the feeling of pushing myself to the point of not being able to think of ANYTHING else!
Finding a reason MORE than just losing weight is KEY to actually sticking with it! Of course, inevitably, you will lose weight/tone/ or whatever it is that motivated you to start in the first place. But those results come from CONSISTENCY and TIME. A lot of people workout for a week and don't find those immediate results, get discouraged, and QUIT all together! BUT, if you find a bigger reason to workout WITH immediate results (like endorphins, the way it makes you feel, energy, etc,) you are a lot more likely to stick to it and that will lead you to those long term results that you wanted in the first place!
So. FIND your reason, MOVE your body, and NOURISH it with CLEAN foods and you will end up with a HEALTHY, lifelong PASSION for health and fitness!! Hope this helps someone out there :)
