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sunsoulspirit:

1. Testosterone
It applies to weight training. Testosterone is the essence of manhood. When you lift weights and gradually increase the level of resistance, your muscles produce testosterone. This gives you the energy, stamina, and aggressiveness you need to take on the world.
On days after a big weight training work out, I’ve experience a significant increase in energy. I tend to pop out of bed (I’m usually groggy) and feel more vigorous over the course of the day.
2. Clarity and Concentration
An active body has been linked to an active mind. The more consistently you exercise, the less prone you’ll be to grogginess and lapses in concentration. As anecdotal evidence of this, my best cure for writer’s block has always been going for a long walk, run, or hitting the gym.
3. Reflection
Exercise is a time to let your mind unwind while your body does the work. Strangely, when you stop actively trying to solve a mental challenge, the solution often pops into your head. Exercise is an opportunity for your subconscious mind to put together the pieces.
4. Enjoyment
Working out needn’t be seen as a chore or obligation. There are tons of enjoyable ways to exercise. For example, if you live in a scenic area, going for a run or bike ride along a beautiful route can brighten things up. Since I moved to Los Angeles a couple months ago, running on the beach has gotten me out the door much more frequently.
Other great options include: using exercise as a chance to spend time with friends and family, playing a sport or game, striving to achieve new personal bests, week after week.
5. Cleansing
Have you ever gone a couple weeks without exercise and noticed that you begin to sweat an exorbitant amount? That’s because sweat, along with toxins, tends to build up over time. Sweating regularly through exercises removes these toxins and will help you feel more comfortable.
6. Better Sleep
Studies have shown that exercise improves sleep. I love my sleep, so this is big for me.
7. Longer Life
When you choose to exercise, you’re making an investment, not just in your present physical appearance, but in the rest of your life. People who exercise regularly live longer and stay healthier into old age. If not for yourself, consider the family members that love and depend on you.
8. Stress Relief
Exercise has also been shown to reduce stress. This is a combined result of the benefits of cleansing, reflection, and a physical outlet for frustration.
9. Superior Strength and Endurance
About 4 years ago I went through a rough stretch where I gained 15-20 pounds in only a few months. Being unfit drastically changed the way I could move my body. It threw off my balance and made everyday tasks more difficult and uncomfortable. By exercising regularly, you’ll be better able to live and act, and in the event of an emergency, seize the moment.
10. Self Confidence
The sum of all these benefits is self confidence. (And, yes, looking good will help here too.) Greater self confidence is drives success, so its value can’t be underestimated. Exercise and fitness are an enormous part of reaching your potential.
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I feel like such an idiot :/

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keep-calm-get-skinny:

This is great because it doesn’t say not to eat that food ever again, just choose smaller sizes or a “healthier” option of that food.

I looooove this!:-)
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runningtowardmygoal:

My final before and after picture! 116lbs down in over 2 years. It feels great to have a healthy life! :)

This is awsome. Ö She looks great.
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Imagine it’s the first day of summer 2013. You wake up, hop out of bed and tie on a bikini, or one piece, hell it doesn’t matter what you put on because you know you look hot in it. On your way out of your room you stop by the mirror and smile at yourself. You see all your hard work payed off. You finally have the body you’ve always wanted. This is going to be YOUR summer. The summer you’re no longer insecure, the summer you can wear short shorts, crop tops, and swimsuits and feel hot doing it. This is the summer where you can go out all night to do whatever; a fair, a party, or even just hanging out with a friend you won’t have to worry about how you look or what people think of you. Because this is the summer of YOU. So whatever you need to do to get to this point, lose weight, build muscle, or gain confidence, do it. Summer in 25 weeks away. How are you going to feel at the end of those 25 weeks?

(Source: findinghopeinhappiness, via staypositive-and-becomehealthy)