Why be active? It helps you lose weight, have more energy, and get stronger.  Strength is empowering.  If you haven't been active for awhile, find something fun to do. As a kid, I could never hula hoop.  The hula hoops for adults are weighted and so easy.  The first time I tried to hula hoop, I did it.  Now, I can't stop.  Try it.  You'll like it.