Ask The Big Question: Why Do You Want To Be Fit?

Because I have unrealistic expectations of what people should look like.

I want to continue to transform for 3 reasons. I would love to compete as a teenager. I love competition and I love working out so why not put the 2 together?
Motivate others. Its a 2 way street, by becoming a more fit person, others become motivated and seek advice from you. When those people seek advice from you, it's reassurance that what you're doing is noticed.
Also, to prove everyone wrong. All the childhood friends who saw me as an obese child, I want them to see me at re-unions and believe that I took all measures necessary to change my life.
THAT'S why I lift.

It all started for me about two years ago. I was fat and out of shape.. I couldn't even walk half a mile! At the time, I was only 12. I decided not to let it go on any longer, so I started running. That only helped a little. Then, At the age of 14, I found bodybuilding.com. Through plenty of research on the newest studies, workouts, fad diets, and supplements, I learned lots! I transformed my body in a matter or 10 weeks, I lost 30 pounds! But I didn't plan on stopping there, so I didn't. I simply changed my diet, and gained 20 pounds! Then I decided to cut again, going from a fat and out of shape 190(when I started) to a lean 150 lbs (all at the age of 14.) I simply do this to become the best me I can be.

to live healthy and beautiful

I'm working towards escaping a body that invites self-consciousness and scares confidence. Training to become a more elite and capable athlete.

"Train hard, eat clean and your body will take care of the rest".

I want to continue to lift it is the one thing that I look forward too in a day. I have a passion and if i miss a workout or cant go to the gym i do what i can at home to make up for it. It isn't just something to do its my life I give my heart and soul in the gym and am open to learning new exercises to shock my muscles so that i can gain the maximum amount of muscle. No supplement can get you the results but when used properly they can help you on your way. I want to be the best that I can be and see how far I can push my body.

To look better and gain confidence. Also partly because now ive fallen in love with working out. Nothing beats the feel of the iron as you move it and your muscles burn but you curse them to summon the strength to squeeze another **** rep.

Simple, more years in my life, and more life in my years!!!

Did anybody else think of VinceDelMonte while reading this, he is all about the question, why? My why, is so I will never have to be ashamed of myself again.. Never go through depression and loneliness. Fitness is now my lifestyle as of last year. Hope to make another remarkable jouney this New Year for 2013. Maybe try some crossfit training :) Happy New Year everyone

because of the power it gives you. when you step up to the iron it's just you and it, nobody to give you a shoulder to cry on if you didn't work hard enough. it was such a drastic change from feeling like I had no control, like I had no way of becoming healthier.

Most of the people desire to transform their bodies to become a somebody else; somebody fit and sexy, aka, they desire to be desired. My problem is, though, with the person I see in the mirror and it's definitely not me!

Plus you always see a number of people/your friends saying "if I had a chance, I would have been an nba player" or "if I had done this or that I would have make lots of money" to catch some credit to market themselves. But in Turkish, there is a saying, if my uncle was a women then he would be my aunt. Those "if I had sentences" are as just **** as the sentence above..

My journey is to find myself; know my limitations, how far I could dream of, simply what I am.

Because I wasn't happy being 180 lbs or sick

To be the best possible version of myself, to prove for myself that I can do it!

While aesthetics always plays a part in it, I want to live the longest, pain-free life I possibly can. In the past 5 years since I got back into exercise I haven't been sick for more than a few hours at a time, and even that only happened a couple times. I always have energy and am happy and stress-free. I attribute this to my life style and can't imaginne my future being any different.

In addition, I look forward to going to the gym every single day. The hardest day of the week for me is an off-day!

B/c I want to live longer & keep getting the shocked look when I tell my age lol

If you can dedicate each day to getting stronger/fitter through watching your diet every day and working out 3 - 5x a week with religious dedication, then you will likely have the confidence and willpower to accomplish just about anything else you want to achieve. Improving strength and health will only spill over positively to all aspects of one's life.

Its a lifestyle change for me. I love having more energy. Feeling younger!!

because this body is given to us for 80-90 yrs, and we ought to maintain it healthy and strong, thus enchancing our lives in general.
also , the BBing principles ( patience, dedication, proggression, etc) manifest as basic principles in every aspect of my life, making me more succesful.

To rise to the occassion, everyday, all day.