Work it out!

Today, I went to the physician for my annual check up and after violating me in almost every way possible, my physician talks to me about my exercise routine. Anyone who knows me is aware that my "Work Out Plan" is non-existent, meaning it doesn't exist.

I'm not proud of it but as a young, generally slim, black woman, I have always been afraid to work out for several reasons: I don't want to loose my butt, I don't want to be super buff, and I don't feel like I really have the space and opportunity to do so.

The issue with most of my rationale is that it is completely irrelevant. There are simple ways to rectify all of these concerns and still be a healthy, fit individual. Even if I couldn't solve all of my issues, working out is apparently more valuable than having those things or not. With this new information, I decided to research for some further information to motivate my lazy butt. Hence 7 benefits of working out, thanks to http://www.mayoclinic.com/:

1. Exercise Improves Your Mood: Well, this is great and all but I'm a generally happy person, minus being a tad bit emotional at times.

2. Exercise Combats Chronic Diseases: This is awesome! Almost anything that you can do that is free and saves you money is worth it!

3. Exercise Helps You Manage Your Weight: This is honestly why I never wanted to work out, but I think maintaining weight is something that can be beneficial to people that feel that they are already a decent weight.

4. Exercise Boosts Your Energy: I guess this would help me, when I didn't get enough sleep.

5. Exercise Promotes Better Sleep: I don't really have trouble sleeping but for those of you that do.

6. Exercise Can Put The Spark Back In Your Sex Life: Definitely not my concern at the moment but if you are looking for this ;)

7. Exercise Can Be -Gasp- Fun: I guess we'll see about that!

I can't consider all of these points "motivation" but I can say that I will try to put a little more effort into taking care of me. I think they really could have just had one point, "Exercising is beneficial to your life PERIOD." If that doesn't motivate you, I don't know what else would.

Cheers to good health!

Reference: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/excercise/