I work out

Now that LMFAO song is continuously in my head.  It's one of Dale's favorites.  Kidding.  He gags every time he hears it. 

1. I have been working out and not because it is my New Year's resolution.  I don't make those. 
2. Not because I think I need to lose weight. 
3. Not because anyone made me feel low about myself. 
4. Not because I just had a kid.  How long can you really use the word "just"? 
5. Not because I have 3 kids.  Ok, maybe it is because I have 3 kids and maybe it is because they are all boys and I will be the weakest one in the house someday.  
6. I work out because I like feeling strong, firm, and tone. 
7. I like being confident with the way I look.  I need a lot in the confident department. It wasn't a strong area when I was growing up.  Some may argue that point, but I know how I felt on the inside. 
8. I work out because it makes me feel so much better.  I don't know how long I will feel young, but I want to take advantage of it when I still have my youth. 
9. I work out because I want to look good in a bathing suit and have a firm stomach. 
10. I work out because I don't like to see dimples of any sort on my butt or thighs.
11. I work out because it gives me energy and makes me feel a tad bit special because not many people do it.  There I said it.  Don't we all like to feel just a little bit special?
12. I work out because a couple of weeks ago we moved some furniture and I couldn't do what I used to be able to do.  Then I smashed my hand, quit leaving Dale to move it himself, and I ended up with a migraine.  Dale graciously pointed out that I couldn't do what I used to do. He was right.
13.  I work out because I have little boy's butts to kick.  They won't be running over their momma anytime soon (once I stop being so sore) 
14. I work out because a lot of people have been encouraging me lately and not even knowing it.
15. I work out because it gives me just a little bit of a high to push through when I don't think I can.  I need that in life.

I don't know how long it is going to last.  I don't know if I will continue to set my alarm at 5am every morning which is really 4:45am.  But it is happening now.  I am able to roll out of bed with no complaints, throw my sports bra and shoes on and get after it. I have more energy.  I feel good. I get more done. I'm more conscious about what foods I am putting in my body and it feels good to be taking care of myself. 

And I work out because soon I want to say, "I'm sexy and I know it!"