What inspires you to exercise...

**Karen** · 03-01-2007, 09:53 PM

Knowing my knees will thank me when I am older - knees and ankles of course bear all our extra weight, and I want to be able to walk when I am 72, unlike my poor dear Aunt Zsa.

**carole** · 03-01-2007, 09:56 PM

Karen i suffer from sore knees, probably due to some form of arthritis, but since i have been using my treadmill for over three months now, there is a remarkable improvement, the old saying use it or loose it, appears to be so true.

**critter crazy** · 03-01-2007, 10:18 PM

hmmm...what gets me to exercise???The fat rolls that appear over night!!!!

**kimlovescats** · 03-01-2007, 10:19 PM

Usually nothing can motivate me. However, this week I decided that my health (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol) and simple fact that I can't bend over without being winded, motivated me to start trying to do better. I joined a website provided by my diabetes meter company, and have started eating healthier and yes, even exercising.

Of course, I am starting very slowly, but I have already charted 1 hour and 35 minutes of cardio exercise in the first 4 days! I know it doesn't sound like much to most people, but it's a major accomplishment for me right now. I have 60-65 lbs that I desperately need to lose, but even 20 would help my health and overall energy level a great bit. I'm trying not to think about the pounds, and just the health benefits right now. If I concentrate too much on pounds and smaller clothing, I will burn out as I always do.