Reasons Why I Workout
It’s more than just looking good.
Our society has structured our thoughts about body image. Both men and women have these specific body types in their heads that make them feel attractive. For men, it’s the shredded muscle man. Men try to achieve that superhero look, such as Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth. Women try to achieve the slim yet toned athletic model look, such as GiGi Hadid. Women must obtain a muscular figure along with having a large bottom, flat stomach, and a thigh gap. In recent social movements though, body positivity has been the wave. Everyone’s bodies are different sizes, shapes, and metabolisms. It is unproductive to have everyone meet the same standard. I workout to be healthy, not look like a model.
I am a 5'3 Italian meatball with thighs that have been together since the dawn of time and they are not separating any time soon. I eat healthily and indulge in sweets in moderation. I workout about 4–5 times a week but, if I miss a day because my body needs rest or the day was busy, life happens. Working out for me is more about the feeling than the outcome.
Reasons why I workout, your body deserves it.
- I enjoy being active. Sitting around all day to me is boring and unproductive. Why waste the day? Moving my body at least 30 minutes a day makes me feel accomplished even if I did nothing else that day.
2. I love the release of endorphins during a workout! When I am working out my body feels pumped up and I can take on anything.
3. Working out relieves my anxiety. Anxiety is bottled up worry and stress. I become fidgety and jittery when I’m anxious. I need to move my body to release those feelings. During a workout, I push those thoughts out of my mind and focus on the circuit.
4. I love feeling strong. After a great workout, I love the feeling of completing a difficult workout and challenging my body. Feeling my body gaining muscle and becoming better at a workout is fulfilling.
5. I love feeling healthy. I am going to be in this body for a while and I want to treat her with respect. This body has been with me through everything. When I was younger I was on the chubbier side and I had low self- confidence. I was tired all of the time and had very low energy. I noticed…
