1. The most important reason is you live longer.

2. More than 60% of Australian adults are overweight or obese - don't be a statistic.

3. You are more productive at work - kind of important given the current economic climate.

4. You have more energy when you exercise - use this to do the things you love or haven't found time for or for those things you have always wanted to do.

5. You look good - healthy people glow and are more confident. Remember when you used to fit into those jeans!

6. You look younger - yes it is true and now there is plenty of scientific evidence out there to back this statement up.

7. A better sex drive - more stamina and more confidence in your body means better sex, more positions and more often.

8. Exercise is a great outlet for stress.

8. You feel good about yourself - when you feel slimmer, fitter and healthier how can you not feel good.

10. Healthy people are happy people.