Exercise

sdhunter8

I've been using the MFP for two months. I am doing a good job on changing my eating habits. The problem is that I'm having a hard time getting motivated to get out and exercise. Any ideas on getting motivated, or what to start with.

fleetzz

You have to find something that you like. If you haven't done anything in a while, start with walking. Easy, cheap, and just about anybody can do it.

Sunitagt

I walk and do strength training at the gym. I be sure to hit at least 12,000 steps per day as much as possible, and try to go to the gym for a 30 minute strength training 3-4 times a week, and it's worked great for me so far. I stay within my calorie targets most of the time.

sdhunter8

Thank you both, I did just buy a decent pedometer that counts steps, distance and calories, It says that you should try for 10,000 steps. Seems like a lot.

zoeysasha37

Try a bunch of different things until you find something you really enjoy. I've basically tried everything and now know what I hate, and what I like! You can even try things at home like kettlebell workouts! Fun and doesn't require lots of equipment :-)

monica_reinert

I really enjoy doing the Leslie Sansone walking exercise. It's easy fun and fast. She has anywhere from a 1 to 5 mile walk.

MileHighFitness

Once you start a solid walking routine you may start to get soreness in your knees or ankles. If so dont be discouraged, consider picking up some good crosstrainer shoes that you only use for your walks. I also take ibuprophen daily to aid in minor joint pain.

Good luck!

bhattarai_mahesh

If nothing else works, try chair exercise videos. Tried it myself too. The 30 min workout on chair gets you sweaty

pinktac0

i have the same problem. luckily i have a dog but its getting out the door thats my problem. so to get started i try to walk to at least ONE errand a day. And i try and stretch the walk once im out. Also i put my "walking" clothes on and usually that starts the process. leme know how it goes your weight loss is great! So this should be easy comparatively

_Zardoz_

Once you start a solid walking routine you may start to get soreness in your knees or ankles. If so dont be discouraged, consider picking up some good crosstrainer shoes that you only use for your walks. I also take ibuprophen daily to aid in minor joint pain.

Good luck!

You really shouldn't be taking Ibuprofen daily for long term use without consulting a Doctor.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Painkillers-ibuprofen/Pages/Side-effects.aspx

jimjamsjet

Just start. Force yourself one day and every day after that it gets easier

Capt_Apollo

wouldn't you like to keep up with that grandson of yours? take him on hikes with you.

if he has a bike, i bet he'd love to go on rides with you.

darrensurrey

You have to find something that you like. If you haven't done anything in a while, start with walking. Easy, cheap, and just about anybody can do it.

Aye!

Fancy playing a sport? Join a local club. Or just have fun with a friend. The hours will fly by.

meridian35

I think you have got to do something you enjoy, nothing more miserable than dreading your workouts and clock watching during them. I started horse riding again a year or so ago and not only does it burn about 300 calories and hour, it has toned my keg stomach and buttocks a treat. The best thing though is that I love doing it, look forward to it

bikerist

Definitely do something you enjoy. If you used to enjoy doing something but haven't done it for a while, get out there and try it again. It's about getting active. We like to go walking sometimes, so we picked up a booklet of peak district walks for the weekends - otherwise we like to cycle. My Husband has a gym membership, he enjoys the gym. I have my stack of fitness DVD's and spin bike because the gym doesn't motivate me. Sometimes we run or swim.

If you're unsure, try fitness classes. Most gyms will do a 7 day free pass now, if you don't already have a gym membership.

HEATHERACU73

I work a full-time job and then a part-time job at night on top of that so getting to exercise is only doable during lunch. I have a gym 10 minutes away so I do 30 minutes of walking at an incline, then go back to work and eat at my desk while I work. I find that easy. If I did it any other way, I'd never exercise. So that's my suggestion

mapenguinkeeper

10k, steps seems like a lot, but once you see how easy it is to get them you'll be amazed. I got a FitBit to count my steps and was amazed that I clocked nearly 1000 steps b/f leaving the house in the morning, let dog out, feed cats, let dog in, shower, yoga, get lunch and snacks together, get work-out clothes and work bag ready, back to brush my teeth, walk around opening blinds while brushing teeth, back to apply make-up, walk to closet to pick out clothes for the day, dress, back to finish hair, walk from kitchen to plant room to drop recyclable in bin, back to get my coat, lunch bag, breakfast. That's b/f I get out the door :drinker:

I love doing yoga to a 10 minute tape in the morning. I go to office gym at noon and do some weight machines and the elliptical (easier on my knees than treadmill).

I LOVE the feeling of riding a bike, I feel like a kid again. I also love gardening so gonna be a bummer for the next 6 months here in NE.

_jayciemarie_

You need to stop finding excuses to avoid exercising. Trust me--nobody gets up, exercises, and thinks "I should have stayed in bed". It is cliche but you will only regret it if you DONT do it. Start out by taking a walk for 20 min. That is how I started. Now I go on hour long walk/runs. Trust me--even doing a 20 min walk will give you so much fulfillment, and you will want to have that feeling day after day.

If you are looking for a form of exercise where you don't have to put forth any effort--YOU WILL NOT FIND IT.

verptwerp

Thank you both, I did just buy a decent pedometer that counts steps, distance and calories, It says that you should try for 10,000 steps. Seems like a lot.

Geez, it says "try" for 10,000 ........

If you can't do 10,000 then do what you can ...... the next day add more ...... and the next day add more ......

JUST DO IT :drinker:

sdhunter8

Thanks everybody for your idea's and encouragement. Your all right, just do it. Thanks again

slim4health56

You're doing great with the weight loss! I get totally bored with walking (outside or on the treadmill), and change up my music and scenery as much as possible to combat this. I also give myself 5-minute "blasts" of sit-ups, planks, et cetera several times a day...figure I can do just about anything for 5 minutes. If you're close enough to walk to a specific store, post office, or somewhere you really need to visit, that can help too. The earlier posts that encourage you to just "do it" are right on the mark. Often, that first 10 seconds you get up to move is harder than what might follow...inertia is a b*&$%. There are some great exercise videos on YouTube if that's likely to motivate you. Set weekly goals and reward yourself with a trinket after a week of "good behavior." You can do it!

tropicaltiger

you doing grea as far as weight loset!!for me I love to workout-but I get bored and know its time to change my workout-start by taking a walk-and try different thing till you find what you like-just say to your self today I am going to do it-

Cayjominara

Thanks everybody for your idea's and encouragement. Your all right, just do it. Thanks again

You need an accountability partner. I was as lazy as they come until I found someone to give me the push I needed. I actually have two, one of them being my 12 year old daughter. She is always eager to workout with me. So when I am not johnny on the spot with it, she is right there in my face, urging me to get up and get going! I credit her with the majority of my motivation. Now it's like I'm on auto pilot. Once I got started and remained consistent, there was no turning back! It'll hook you like a drug!