It's a popular saying:  "exercise is like therapy".  But here are 15 reasons to prove it's even better!

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It's Way Cheaper

Ranting to your exercise buddy between reps doesn't cost you a dime.

You'll Burn More Calories

Sitting on your ass in your therapist's chair won't burn calories — so complain to an exercise buddy instead and you'll have a cute butt to show for it.

There Are No Furry Therapists

Four-legged exercise buddies may GET you even more than two-legged ones.

Sweat It Out and Weep

If you cry, no one can tell the difference between your tears and sweat, especially in the rain, snow, or between splashes.  You can also blame your tears on your super tough and gut-wrenching workout.

This Is Way Better Than an Office

You can do it anywhere, and you get to choose the view — no stuffy offices here.

Your Time Is Never Up

You choose when the session ends.  Maybe it's 20 minutes.  Maybe it's 20 miles.

No Appointment Necessary

Any time of day works, even if it's 4 in the morning.

It Instantly Relieves Stress

99.9 percent of the time you''ll feel better afterward, not worse.

It Makes You Stronger, Inside and Out

The physical torture has a way of alleviating your emotional pain.

Exercise = Happiness

No pills involved, and the only side effect is endorphins.

Me Time Is a Powerful Thing

Sometimes a little alone time is all you need.

It Takes a Village

Then again, sometimes the more people involved, the better you feel.

No Judgments

No one cares if you haven't showered for days and show up in your PJs.

It Doesn't Have to Take Much

Sometimes just the act of showing up is enough;  no talking, no sweating, no moving required.

Free Endorphins!

Can't beat that!

"Do or do not.  There is no try."  Of course Yoda is referring to that early morning run, right?  And when he said, "Fear is the path to the Dark Side," I think by fear, he meant too much pizza and ice cream.  If you're a Star Wars fan, here are some funny memes to keep you on your healthy path.

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DOMS is real, people.  It stands for delayed onset muscle soreness, but what that means is "don't even think about walking down stairs, getting up from the toilet, or lifting your arms to put your shirt on."  If you've ever felt sore after a workout, you'll totally appreciate these.

Slimming down is hardly a piece of cake, probably because when weight loss is on the mind, all you want is to eat that freaking piece cake!  Sharing your woes on social media can be like therapy, not only for the moral support from your buddies, but also purely for venting purposes.  These tweets feel your pain.

Are you a cookie lover?  Then have I got a cookie for you.  If you haven't yet, you've got to try the cookies made by Alternative Baking Company, Inc.

All their cookies are vegan, which means they are made without eggs, honey, milk, or butter — but I tell you, you wouldn't know it unless I told you.  Since the cookies contain no animal products, they are also cholesterol free.  Even though it is a vegan cookie, it is still a cookie with fat and a considerable amount of calories.

Alternative Baking Company uses no artificial ingredients, refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, or preservatives.  The cookies are made with organic wheat flour, but they also make wheat free cookies using organic barley flour.

Check out the multitude of flavors:  Explosive Espresso Chip, Peanut Butter Persuasion, Phenomenal Pumpkin Spike, and Outrageous Oatmeal Raisin.  My two favorites happen to be wheat free — Mac the Chip (made with chocolate chips and whole macadamia nuts) and Snickerdoodle (delightfully cinnamon flavored).

Want to see the nutritional breakdown for one of these cookies?  Then

Serving Size:  1/2 a cookie
Calories:  250
Total Fat:  10g
Saturated Fat:  4g
Cholesterol:  0mg
Sodium:  200mg
Carbs:  35g
Fiber:  3g
Sugar:  20g
Protein:  4g

So really it is the breakdown for 1/2 a cookie!!!  The Alternative Baking Company has faith in you that you can eat just half a cookie.  These cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings and they are made with ingredients you trust and have heard of (unlike other cookies).

Fit's Tips:  Look for them at your favorite health food store.  Can't find them?  You can order them directly from the Alternative Baking Company website.