I'm Lazy But I Want To Get Active

fatty2sixpack
fatty2sixpack Posts: 67 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So here's my situation: I'm lazy and I know it. I hate to exercise I don't do anything because I love to stay in bed. I know I need to get active but I love to stay in bed. Can you give me some ideas on how to squeeze in activities, or little burst of exercise into my life.
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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Idea #1. Get off your butt and go do something
  • chellekoren
    chellekoren Posts: 273 Member
    Start small like you said. Then increase intensity and time every week or two. After about three weeks you should have made yourself a habit.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    Morning. Afternoon. Or evening. Choose one and do it.
    Staying in bed is great but won't get you where you want to be
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Spend the day posting questions to the interwebs about motivation and then read them on your couch.

    Or, you know, put your phone down, and go exercise. Then come back here and tell everyone you stopped talking and started doing.

  • jasmang
    jasmang Posts: 48 Member
    fatty2sixpack wrote: »
    So here's my situation: I'm lazy and I know it. I hate to exercise I don't do anything because I love to stay in bed. I know I need to get active but I love to stay in bed. Can you give me some ideas on how to squeeze in activities, or little burst of exercise into my life.

    Do you have an iPad?! I have heard of people losing tons of weight by getting an ipad and watching a 45 minute or 1 hour show on Netflix while on the exercise bike or elliptical!! :smiley:
  • jasmang
    jasmang Posts: 48 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    I think I'm a good example of a lazy yet relatively fit person. My favorite thing to do besides the one activity I like, is sit. I'm not even going to lie.

    So here's what I do. I got my one thing-weight lifting. So I do it. I have a plan and I don't miss workouts. There are absolutely no excuses for the most part.

    Second thing I did recently was get the cheapest fitbit (50 bucks for the fitbit zip). It's perfect because it doesn't even have a heart rate monitor and since I don't do cardio (because lazy), it just basically helps me get off my butt and get enough steps on per day to stay as active as I want. For example...Friday night I was under my step count, so I took a late night walk. To the grocery store. To buy ice cream.

    Good idea. I really like lifting, a LOT, and I kind of hate doing cardio... But I got a fitbit about 3 weeks ago. You can do challenges with your friends to see who can get the most steps, and because I want to beat all my friends, I have been doing tons of cardio ever since I got one... I'm looking a little slimmer, I'm sure. Haha
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    jasmang wrote: »
    I'm sorry you're getting rude responses to your question! Don't let people discourage you! Just having the desire to do better is awesome!

    People talking are people not working. I've seen people talk about fitness on here ad nauseum and never hit their goals. Asking for motivation to simply get out and get busy isn't going to be productive. Doing is what matters.
  • AmandaHugginkiss
    AmandaHugginkiss Posts: 486 Member
    jasmang wrote: »
    I'm sorry you're getting rude responses to your question! Don't let people discourage you! Just having the desire to do better is awesome!

    Honestly, I think Dav and Beaches give the best advice here. He can sit on his butt and make "I'm lazy" his excuse to fail, or he can stop making the excuse and be ready to change. Giving advice to someone who says "yeah, but I'm lazy" isn't going to do anything unless he decides he isn't lazy.

    Stop being lazy, OP. Lazy is a mindset, not a physical condition.
  • jasmang
    jasmang Posts: 48 Member
    sunnybeaches105 wrote: »
    jasmang wrote: »
    I'm sorry you're getting rude responses to your question! Don't let people discourage you! Just having the desire to do better is awesome!

    People talking are people not working. I've seen people talk about fitness on here ad nauseum and never hit their goals. Asking for motivation to simply get out and get busy isn't going to be productive. Doing is what matters.

    I agree with you 100%. However, I am personally a lot more motivated to go work out when I feel confident in myself as opposed to when people make me feel bad about myself.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    jasmang wrote: »
    sunnybeaches105 wrote: »
    jasmang wrote: »
    I'm sorry you're getting rude responses to your question! Don't let people discourage you! Just having the desire to do better is awesome!

    People talking are people not working. I've seen people talk about fitness on here ad nauseum and never hit their goals. Asking for motivation to simply get out and get busy isn't going to be productive. Doing is what matters.

    I agree with you 100%. However, I am personally a lot more motivated to go work out when I feel confident in myself as opposed to when people make me feel bad about myself.

    This is worth reading, particularly for those who seek third-party motivation to reach their goals.

    http://berkeleysciencereview.com/when-telling-others-about-your-goals-compromises-them/

    Perhaps you're spending time arguing for the OP and he got the message and went to work out?
  • walking2running
    walking2running Posts: 140 Member
    If you don't use it, you lose it. That's what keeps me motivated.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    OP - did you get out and get some exercise today? If not, get up and get out now.
  • BethE36
    BethE36 Posts: 11 Member
    jasmang wrote: »
    Do you have an iPad?! I have heard of people losing tons of weight by getting an ipad and watching a 45 minute or 1 hour show on Netflix while on the exercise bike or elliptical!! :smiley:

    I started exercising again with the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. I just told myself I could carve out 30 minutes. That is less time than it takes me to drive round trip to the gym and home.

    But, I recently got the bigger iPhone and it's easier to watch shows on, so now I treat myself to the gym so that I can watch Netflix or Prime while I do cardio (bikes, elyptical, etc.) - it really helps motivate me to go. I see lots of people in there watching Netflix on their iPads/Kindle/Samsung devices too. (I do add on weights a few times a week and listen to an audiobook when I do that.)

  • MarioAvila2
    MarioAvila2 Posts: 13 Member
    Add me bro follow me on Instagram / YouTube vlogs OSO LIFTS .. Get it dawg!
  • Raptor2763
    Raptor2763 Posts: 387 Member
    You can start with walking at a brisk pace. You'll soon be going crazy with the rest of us once you see what you've been missing. OH - have both a goal and goad in mind. Both will act to keep you pushing yourself in the right direction.
  • Raptor2763
    Raptor2763 Posts: 387 Member
    Last thing - DIET. About 75% of weight loss is diet. Diet is simple, but tough at the same time. It's all about WHAT you eat, WHEN you eat,and HOW MUCH. Control those, and you control yourself. More easily said than done, but how bad do you want it?
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    So I got back to being active by just tracking my standing and steps. I made sure I got a minimum of 20 minutes standing a day total and walking no less than 10000 steps. Sometimes it is still my minimum thing I do. But it does help. I used a Nike fit band, now I use a Apple Watch. it is amazing how hard it was in the beginning to make sure I stood up for 20 minutes a day.. total, not all at one time.
  • scoii
    scoii Posts: 160 Member
    Motivation is the number 1 reason why most of the population in the developed world are overweight. We almost all struggle with it it we wouldn't be here.

    Firstly, you've admitted it. That's step 1 done. Now do something about it. Set a goal; walk up a mountain, curl 40kg, cycle 20k. Then plan how to achieve it.

    Pick something you like to do and it's not horrible exercise, it's a fun activity.
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Find something you enjoy doing, or at very least don't hate (I hate stationary or steady state cardio with a passion but l love weight lifting and sports). Walking with your favourite music, dancing, hiking, anything outdoors, team sports, wii, exercise classes, swimming, surfing, climbing, weights... try them all until you find something you don't hate. Another tip is to make it social. Get a friend on board. It's more fun and it gives you extra accountability.
  • shaemart
    shaemart Posts: 2 Member
    edited May 2016
    Wow - this is the kind of support you get here?

    The guy asked a serious question about how to get started if you're out of shape and have a hard time getting motivated (otherwise known as lazy) and you've mocked and belittled him.

    Seems like it's all people with "already fit" pics. Must be nice to have levitated up so high you can look down your nose at those people just getting started. Shame on you.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    shaemart wrote: »
    Wow - this is the kind of support you get here?

    The guy asked a serious question about how to get started if you're out of shape and have a hard time getting motivated (otherwise known as lazy) and you've mocked and belittled him.

    Seems like it's all people with "already fit" pics. Must be nice to have levitated up so high you can look down your nose at those people just getting started. Shame on you.

    I read back through the posts and didn't see where anyone mocked or belittled OP.

    Where is your support?
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    fatty2sixpack, Please realize something. You yourself chose your name. It is this name, where you chose to put "fatty" first, that is the answer to your question. We all have a six-pack patiently waiting to be featured, but our six-pack is quite modest and will do nothing to assert himself. As long as fatty is in charge of the mouth, the belly, and the body, fatty it will be. This is all in your head. Since you have firmly stated that you do not want to do the work of losing weight in a calorie deficit, and then gaining bulk in a calorie surplus with progressive resistance weightlifting, your humble, modest Mr. Six-Pack will continue hiding behind the dominant Mr. Fatty.
  • shaemart
    shaemart Posts: 2 Member
    DavPul wrote: »
    shaemart wrote: »
    Wow - this is the kind of support you get here?

    The guy asked a serious question about how to get started if you're out of shape and have a hard time getting motivated (otherwise known as lazy) and you've mocked and belittled him.

    Seems like it's all people with "already fit" pics. Must be nice to have levitated up so high you can look down your nose at those people just getting started. Shame on you.

    I'm not sure I understand what your issue is. When I wish to accomplish something, the most important step is for me to get out of bed, get off my butt, and start working on the task. I don't understand what being motivated has to do with it. Do you call in sick to your job on the days you feel unmotivated to go into work?

    The OP didn't say he needs help finding things he's interested in. He said he's won't even try. I cannot make him try. He'll either try or he won't, and he's the only one that can decide if it's important enough to act like an adult and give it a go. It doesn't matter if he fails his first 100 times, i'll still respect the effort and offer whatever support I can provide. Can't squat? Let me show you how. Can't run? Well.....me neither, but if you want to partake in that dreadful activity I'll point you at someone that can help. But can't decide if you'd rather stay in bed? I got nothing. You have to make that decision on your own.




    Helpful hint: people that are "already fit" may not have been born that way.


    I didn't say you were born that way. I didn't even imply it.

    But honestly "Get off your butt and do something" - That sounds pretty condescending to me. All this stuff you just said in THIS post....where was that before? Nowhere. Just "Get off your butt and do something."

    I'm sorry - but that's not helpful. If you meant to be helpful then maybe you should try again. Maybe a list of some ways for him to get started or encouragement.

    And for those saying they don't see anything wrong with talking to someone who asked for help this way - Really? You don't? Do you not remember trying to get started?

    If some guy you don't know offered only "Get off your butt and do something" when you asked, you'd really find that both helpful and encouraging?
  • kirstinethornburg
    kirstinethornburg Posts: 300 Member
    Find a way to make exercise fun so that you will stick to your workouts. Make a game out of it
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    shaemart wrote: »
    DavPul wrote: »
    shaemart wrote: »
    Wow - this is the kind of support you get here?

    The guy asked a serious question about how to get started if you're out of shape and have a hard time getting motivated (otherwise known as lazy) and you've mocked and belittled him.

    Seems like it's all people with "already fit" pics. Must be nice to have levitated up so high you can look down your nose at those people just getting started. Shame on you.

    I'm not sure I understand what your issue is. When I wish to accomplish something, the most important step is for me to get out of bed, get off my butt, and start working on the task. I don't understand what being motivated has to do with it. Do you call in sick to your job on the days you feel unmotivated to go into work?

    The OP didn't say he needs help finding things he's interested in. He said he's won't even try. I cannot make him try. He'll either try or he won't, and he's the only one that can decide if it's important enough to act like an adult and give it a go. It doesn't matter if he fails his first 100 times, i'll still respect the effort and offer whatever support I can provide. Can't squat? Let me show you how. Can't run? Well.....me neither, but if you want to partake in that dreadful activity I'll point you at someone that can help. But can't decide if you'd rather stay in bed? I got nothing. You have to make that decision on your own.




    Helpful hint: people that are "already fit" may not have been born that way.


    I didn't say you were born that way. I didn't even imply it.

    But honestly "Get off your butt and do something" - That sounds pretty condescending to me. All this stuff you just said in THIS post....where was that before? Nowhere. Just "Get off your butt and do something."

    I'm sorry - but that's not helpful. If you meant to be helpful then maybe you should try again. Maybe a list of some ways for him to get started or encouragement.

    And for those saying they don't see anything wrong with talking to someone who asked for help this way - Really? You don't? Do you not remember trying to get started?

    If some guy you don't know offered only "Get off your butt and do something" when you asked, you'd really find that both helpful and encouraging?

    But that's how you become not lazy. First step, get off butt. Second step, move it. Sorry.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    shaemart wrote: »
    DavPul wrote: »
    shaemart wrote: »
    Wow - this is the kind of support you get here?

    The guy asked a serious question about how to get started if you're out of shape and have a hard time getting motivated (otherwise known as lazy) and you've mocked and belittled him.

    Seems like it's all people with "already fit" pics. Must be nice to have levitated up so high you can look down your nose at those people just getting started. Shame on you.

    I'm not sure I understand what your issue is. When I wish to accomplish something, the most important step is for me to get out of bed, get off my butt, and start working on the task. I don't understand what being motivated has to do with it. Do you call in sick to your job on the days you feel unmotivated to go into work?

    The OP didn't say he needs help finding things he's interested in. He said he's won't even try. I cannot make him try. He'll either try or he won't, and he's the only one that can decide if it's important enough to act like an adult and give it a go. It doesn't matter if he fails his first 100 times, i'll still respect the effort and offer whatever support I can provide. Can't squat? Let me show you how. Can't run? Well.....me neither, but if you want to partake in that dreadful activity I'll point you at someone that can help. But can't decide if you'd rather stay in bed? I got nothing. You have to make that decision on your own.




    Helpful hint: people that are "already fit" may not have been born that way.


    I didn't say you were born that way. I didn't even imply it.

    But honestly "Get off your butt and do something" - That sounds pretty condescending to me. All this stuff you just said in THIS post....where was that before? Nowhere. Just "Get off your butt and do something."

    I'm sorry - but that's not helpful. If you meant to be helpful then maybe you should try again. Maybe a list of some ways for him to get started or encouragement.

    And for those saying they don't see anything wrong with talking to someone who asked for help this way - Really? You don't? Do you not remember trying to get started?

    If some guy you don't know offered only "Get off your butt and do something" when you asked, you'd really find that both helpful and encouraging?

    Here is a quote from Dan John, a well respect strength and conditioning guy:

    "Gunna gunna" was a phrase my mom used for people who were "gunna do this and gunna do that." It's like graduating from high school or college. I swear to you, if you just show up, you're gunna gunna do just fine.

    The bolded part is my emphasis. Dan John is telling people to show up, just like other posters here are saying get off the couch. Another Dan John line is, "just do something".

    The OP needs to get out of bed and move, do anything for just a bit, every day.

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