Confession about exercising...

Maggieq87

I don't work out. Ever. Well, that's a lie, i did C25K day 1 week 1 once. I'm down 50 lbs in 4 months. *hides*

sbeisel1

I really dislike the gym-- people always turn on the TV there (I really dislike television, and find the noise of it in the background detracts from anything else I'm trying to do), so I prefer running alone along the wooded trails near my home, hiking with my best friends, walking the dog-- anything outdoors, really. I've also found that I REALLY love yoga. It is wonderful, and I feel so great after going that I actually WANT to go as many times a week as I can make space for. I go to the gym every once in a while, but I don't live there by any means.

I think that's honestly the most important thing-- finding something that you truly love-- because then the exercise isn't a chore anymore, but a beautiful thing that helps connect you to your body, your loved ones, the outdoors, or whatever your passion is.

I dislike the Gym too, I dont always have the motivation for outdoor activity in the cold weather, but there are alternatives like local community centers often have fitness classes that are reasonably priced. there are usually specialty fintess clases like yoga, karate, judo, kickboxing, pilates these can be found easlily and not at the local gym check your local listings. Swimming or aquafit is often offered at local pools/community centres. If you dont like the groups many places offer smaller classes or even one on one training (a bit more expensive) I find that if I pay for classes that are fun (not at the gym) Im more likely to go. once you get in the habit and get in better shape you will probably dicsover that you like them and youre having fun. find a friend and make a challenge of it, make each other go or just make a challenge for yourself. dont forget the reward, sometimes a goal met with a new trinket or for me, a new book, often gets me moving.