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Here is LeAnn’s story and her 50 Reasons to get fit in her own words:
I’m LeAnn. I think I’m reasonably fit, but I definitely have a ways to go to be optimally fit.
I’ve lost 50 pounds over the past 8 years, and kept it off. I’m at the upper end of ‘healthy’ on the BMI scale. I prefer to weight train, bicycle and walk. I’m married, with 2 daughters, mostly grown.
Here are my 50 Reasons for Getting Fit:
1. to keep my weight down
2. to keep blood pressure down
3. look good for my husband
4. to be a role model for my daughters
5. to be a role model for my clients (personal trainer, group fitness)
6. ability to physically complete my bucket list
7. support part-time bicycle shop employment
8. to increase confidence/self-esteem
9. decrease heart disease risk
10. decrease cancer risk
11. increase bone density
12. look good in a bikini
13. maintain/build muscle mass
14. maintain metabolism rate
15. ability to accomplish activities of daily living (groceries, gardening, etc.)
16. ability to defend myself
17. enjoy hiking vacations with family
18. ability to draw eyes when I enter a room
19. to turn on my husband every time
20. so I can enjoy red wine w/o weight gain
21. to be healthy for future grandkids
22. to feel energetic
23. to be able to enjoy shopping for clothes
24. to accomplish something most think is extreme
25. vanity – to look good for myself
26. to justify sporting good purchases
27. to justify books/audio/education purchases
28. to make my husband proud of me
29. to treat my body as God’s temple
30. to avoid type 2 diabetes
31. to know I did all I could to avoid disease states
32. to avoid major medical bills for my family
33. to not have any constantly needed Rx’s
34. to avoid cold, flu, respiratory illnesses
35. to lessen slight asthma symptoms
36. to accept the challenge to better myself
37. to maintain flexibility
38. to say I completed something (50-mile ride, 13 mile walk, Century ride, etc.)
39. to prevent back pain
40. “Gotta have a massage this week!”
41. to help maintain clear skin
42. donate blood to save lives
43. living pain free
44. keep up with my Father-in-law while baling hay
45. being able to help move furniture
46. able to lead others in group exercise classes
47. that feeling of accomplishment, and fatigue, after a good workout
48. to enjoy quality sleep through the night
49. to inspire others younger than myself!
50. Because I’m worth it!
I am currently involved in a transformation contest online that will provide my weight training workouts throughout April. I love these workouts and will continue with them after the contest.
I have multiple bicycle rides planned for this summer including 34 and 62 milers in June, July and August. Each of these rides has the option of a longer ride if I have the time to train for longer distances!
We’ve also planned a hiking/beach vacation for the fall that will demand some bouldering/hiking skills!
We stay fit together and enjoy the resulting benefits!
If any of LeAnn’s 50 Reasons resonate with you, please share your thoughts in the comments below!
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