Convincing Yourself to Workout When You Don't Feel Like It?

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kae612 wrote: »

Thanks for all the responses! My headache got considerably worse & turned into a migraine, so I didn't go. I'm just trying to get rid of the headache now, argh. At least the nausea is keeping me from snacking L O L I hate migraines sooo much. Tomorrow, though

Good call. There are definitely times to not work out - migraines, chest infections etc. But barring illness, it just comes down to habit rather than motivation. If I feel like I'm coming down with a cold and not up to my usual session I'll go for a walk or do yoga - something lighter. But I still do something and it often makes me feel better too.

Zombella

I usually will make myself because it makes me feel good and I know it helps the process and makes me healthier. If I have a headache I usually won't work out because then it'll get worse for me.

mystgrl1604

Jruzer wrote: »

I have made it a habit. I feel bad when I don't exercise.

Plus I eat exercise calories, and if I don't exercise I don't get to eat as much as I would like.

I'm the same! I've set my activity to sedentary and track my steps and exercise. If I don't walk around or go to the gym, I'm not gonna be eating much for the day. It's a big motivator for me coz I love my food! Hahahaha! Plus I feel guilty not going to the gym, since I only go about 4x/week as it is, and most people on here seriously trying to lose weight go everyday!

lithezebra

My gym has wifi; I can surf the internet while I do cardio, and that is all the motivation I need to get me in the door. But, when my gym didn't have wifi, I had playlists to listen to. There is always some kind of small reward you can give yourself at the gym. I love having time to myself.

mewilliams11

There's a mantra that I like that says "Exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it". I go through the same struggles with exercising, especially around the time for my period to start because I just generally have less energy & don't feel as well. However, I've never exercised & then regretted having done so. It goes without saying that exercise can really be a mood booster!

dubird

I sure as hell wouldn't want to exercise after seeing the dentist! It's ok to skip a day for something like that, just make it up the next day.

lizzocat

whenever i dont want to workout, I'll at least force myself to put on my gym clothes. Once they're on, I go, I have yet to not go to the gym when I'm already dressed for it : )

BethMilledge

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eatingfatbeingfat

I am a hedonist. I only like things that make me feel good. I think if whatever exercise you do does not feel good or deeply satisfying, it takes enormous effort to do it in the long term. If you don't think whatever exercise you do is hella fun, maybe you want to find something that is. Walking, dancing, sex...there are a lot of ways to burn calories that are not at the gym.

Best of luck!