Exercising to me is so much more than just doing it to look "good." I exercise because it gives me an adrenaline rush that makes me feel like I can do absolutely anything. It pushes me to limits that I could have never imagined accomplishing. It is my outlet where I can be free from just about anything.

Sure, there are some (many) days where I feel tired, lazy or not up to going to the gym and getting a workout in, but those days are the days that make me feel the best about myself. When my workout is complete, I feel as if a weight is lifted off of my shoulders and I am beyond proud of myself for having the will power to get up and do what is best for myself.

There's no better feeling than setting a new PR for any kind of exercise. Knowing I can push myself more and more, and feeling myself becoming stronger is the best kind of determination there is. I don't try to compete with others, only myself.

It keeps me focused on what's important and what's not. The long term effect of keeping myself in shape is worth so much more than the short lived experiences that will only cause harm to my body. Exercising has showed me that I need to love my body as much as it loves me.

Exercising has changed my life for the better. It has showed me that I am so much better than I thought I was. It has brought me unconditional happiness and relationships with people that I'll never forget. I am healthier, stronger and much more confident than I ever was in the past.

Plus, the physical results of any workout that is done is so gratifying that all the hard work that is put in definitely pays off. Looking in the mirror and noticing your results makes anyone feel like they're on top of the world.