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Why do you keep in shape?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by rocketsjudoka, Aug 4, 2013.

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Why do you keep in shape?

  1. Overall physical health

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    37.3%
  2. Maintain your appearance

    42 vote(s)
    31.3%
  3. Better performance in sports

    15 vote(s)
    11.2%
  4. Better mental health

    19 vote(s)
    14.2%
  5. Societal pressure

    4 vote(s)
    3.0%
  6. Other

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  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Contributing Member
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    There are a lot of reasons why people get in and stay in shape just wondering what is your primary motivation. Please pick your top one but feel free to elaborate on the other reasons.
     
  2. Jontro

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    To get the P.
     
  3. rhino17

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    I feel a lot better when I'm in shape and my job during part of the year requires it
     
  4. rocketsjudoka

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    I should've added an option for "Your Job requires it."
     
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    Because I love the masterbation diet.
     
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    To go to beaches and take off your shirt with everyone else without feeling like a slob.
     
  8. Mr. Clutch

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    All of the above plus women
     
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    I'm scared of diabetes both type 1.5 and 2.
     
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    Would select several of your options equally.

    Hmmm... not shown while in reply mode. Well, basically, for long-term physical health and mental acuity. Also, so that I can eat more calories.
     
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    to look and feel good
     
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    This.
     
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    It's a challenge to stay in shape in America. It's too easy to let go and become another statistic of obesity.

    Physical appearance (for general looks and for the job) and health are my main motivations.
     
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    40% Overall physical health
    40% Maintain your appearance
    20% Societal pressure

    Social pressure comes from my roommates who are fit and still outgoing and the women.
     
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    No pecks no sex. No curls no girls.
     
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    I don't see why this should be any different from brushing my teeth or bathing. There is social pressure to do those things regularly but the main reason I do it is for general health, cleanliness, and my own personal self respect.

    The consequences of poor health or obesity may be delayed when compared to poor hygiene but that doesn't make them any less real.
     
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    I got in shape for sports. The better overall physical appearance is just a nice bonus.
     
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    Variety of reasons: you feel better, you feel more confident, you have more energy, you live longer, and you perform better ;)
     
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    Because I have worked way to hard to get my self in this running shape to let it go. If I want to get off work and run 5 miles, I can with no problems, I want to keep up my cardio. Plus it keeps the weight off.
     

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