I dont have the energy to exercise help!

syiyi

I have not worked out for aabout 4 months even though i have my membership, i just dont know what discourages me. When i go to the gym I feel like dragging to workout. Is there something i can do to change this?? Is there an exercise that will help me get moving.. and that is fun to do?? thanks for the advice! i look forward to reading your suggestions.

ginnygreg

Try Zumba. It is fun and more like dancing than working out. You will burn a ton of calories too.

311Phil

go in the morning before work

nalia08

I would suggest getting a friend to go with you or taking some favorite music you like to listen to. Even going someplace where you can still watch TV would help as these things would distract the actual workout and make it fun!

doll2002

Try going with a friend or co-worker. It helps me to have someone to talk to while I'm working out. It also makes time go by. It might not work for everyone but it works for me.

SARRY562

Try Zumba. It is fun and more like dancing than working out. You will burn a ton of calories too.

Zumba is fun and you can get the videos online, so if you feel better about doing it alone i say go that route, i love Zumba sometimes i do it with my sister in law at her house or just me and then there are times my 7 year daughter will do it with me..

stacybrowning

Zumba is sooo much fun!! Try it! Or my only suggestion is just doing classes. I hate working out on treadmill, but love classes. Find one you really like and do it. You make friendships there and that keeps you motivated to come and accountable. I love my classes and would miss everyone terribly if we all didn't come every week. We even make a point to go out after every once in a while. It makes class more fun when you make friends while doing it!!! Good luck

smuehlbauer

What will help you with not having enought energy is EXERCISE!
Not everyone likes exercise - most hate it - but they know that they need it in order to be healthy.
There are so many excuses why not to exercise - you just gotta do it.

If you don't know what you like - try everything!
Try step class, zumba, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, dancing, swimming, weight lifting, runing, elliptical, stationary bike.

Even on days when I am dreading going to the gym I am AMAZED on how energized I feel when I am done with a tough work out.

As Nike says - JUST DO IT!

Sherri71

I feel like this often too, lucky for me, I have some cardio equipment at home. I basically FORCE myself to do it at the end of the day. About 1/2 way through I want to quit, but then when I am 75% through I am GLAD and actually have more energy at that point. Just push yourself to do it so it becomes like a natural habit such as showering and brushing your teeth. Don't give yourself a choice, just DO IT!

Other members gave some great suggestions, such as going with a friend and working out first thing in the morning! Good luck!

ladybu6205

I workout at Curves where I do circuit training... there has been MANY MANY days that I have not felt like going, but once I get up there and start, it only usually take me a half time around the circuit to really start feeling into it again... my pace picks up and I really burn those calories. Afterward, I focus on how good my body feels, how much energy I now have... THAT motivates me to keep going because I know I feel better afterward.

Try and find something YOU enjoy... whether it be Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, or even just dancing or walking and do it. Eventually, your body will want it again...

Good Luck!

erinkelly2

Go in the mornings. If I do not go in the morning before my kids wake up I never end up getting there,

bluehooked

I enjoy using an exercise bike, its fun and you can watch the telly, listen to music, whatever suits you. Kenny

rebecky27

Agree with Zumba! I never stuck with a workout like I do Zumba. I have so much fun, I love to go to class! There are times when I do not feel like going, especially after a bad day at work, but I feel sooooo much better after going!

Go to Zumba.com to find a class near you. There's always the DVDs (heard they are kind of hard tho) and now Wii and Xbox games for Zumba too. I have yet to try the DVDs or games, I just love going to the classes.

ShelleyBowman

Having a workout buddy goes a long way! See if any of your friends are interested in meeting you to work out. If not, drag yourself to the gym and make friends with someone there. You'll find if you are expected to meet someone there, it makes it a bit easier to get off your butt and actually do it.

Another suggestion is variety... a couple of friends and I change our program every couple of weeks so we are always learning something new and and not getting into a rut. Think outside the box. We did belly dancing 1x/wk for 6 weeks, next is water aerobics 1-2x/wk for 4 weeks, roller skating, Zumba, etc.

Best of luck to you!

hahahollylol

are you saying your bored? or are you saying that you just don't have the energy? I came to a stall a few years ago, I think it was because I felt like I didn't have the energy anymore. I think I needed some kind of supplement to help give me more energy. such as protein and fiber....I think I wasn't getting enough. MFP has their settings low on the food journal. should probably set your protein for about 105 and fiber for about 35....and try to aim for about that. see how you feel with that? so far I'm feeling great! there are some great protein/fiber drinks at Wegman's for fair prices. the one I really like is Nutivia hemp protein plus fiber chocolate drink. I make smoothies from it, with banana, peanut butter (creamy).....good way to start the day!

Charrisse

I ure didnt feel like going last nght to spin class, and even still halfway through I was in my funk. But when we finished, and I could feel that good burn in my legs, I was GLAD and my mood lifted and I felt good for the first time all day.
Im glad my MFP buddies encouraged me to go.
The best part is seeing the extra calories I earned afterwards! I usually eat back 25 - 50% of them. Dinner was shrimp cocktail and popcorn lol

Casey114

I have the same problem - I have a membership, I hate going to the gym. So I accepted that.

I now work out at home doing Leslie Sansone's Walking Programs, a few fun DVD's and Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. I alternate Jillian and Leslie for a goal of 6 days a week.

I've lost 25 lbs just eating healthy and excercising at home. I have weights, a mat, my DVD's and my cable network has an Exercise on Demand Channel that has a TON of different workouts including Zumba, Yoga, Cardio, Biggest Loser, Abs, Sculpting, Dance... I play around and see what I like too.

All it takes is 10 minutes 3 times a day to workout, or so my dietian tells me.

DanOhh

How's your water intake? Are you drinking enough? You may want to increase your protein.

manymuses

I start out first thing in the morning exercising and it helps give me energy for my day. With 100 or so pounds yet to lose, I am starting off working out at home with Wii dance dvd's like Zumba, Gold's Gym Dance Workout and Just Dance. I highly recommend these. They give you a great workout, increase your heart rate and most importantly, they are FUN, so you forget you are doing "work."


I have to exercise to save my heart from a slew of hereditary strikes against me so that and wanting to be around for my two small children are my motivators.

Ask yourself what benefit there is in holding on to the extra fat? What is being overweight and out of shape allowing you to avoid? Your motivation will kick in when letting go of your fear of being happy becomes more important than holding on to the past.

You CAN do this! Join me. I have a long journey ahead of me and will be here for many years to come.

syiyi

what is rich in protein? i do try to get my water in.. but sometimes i feel that 8 glasses has me bloated

syiyi

I will try it. Thanks!

Tiffanyluvsaaron

Sometimes the gym doesn't work for people who don't want to work out in front of people..im the same way! Take a walk around the block..just start out small and work your way up..as you become more active you will push yourself to do more because you realize you feel so much better after working out! Play tennis, Or go swimming during the summer...anything really..cleaning house will even shed some calories for you. Every little extra thing you do will help you become a healthier you. The easiest most effective way is turn some music on at the house and just walk around the house...speed up, and then slow down, speed up and then slow..mixing the heart rate up like that burns more calories..plus walk up the stairs some, if you have any..that really works and the music keeps you going

harmonykay

If you have a wii system try just dance 2. I LOVE it! It is alot of fun and good music too.

tammy200678

zumba fun and a high calorie burn does not even feel like you are working out

AmeMahoney

Find something you like to do - walking, videos at home, anything. At some point I didn't really like to go to the gym anymore. I've set up my own home gym at my new home. I have an elliptical machine (paid for with the money I would have spent on gym membership for a year), weight bench, weights, yoga mat, stretch band, exercise ball, and tons of videos. I'm doing P90X now, and there's really no excuse to say, "I don't feel like going...all the way to the living room." :bigsmile:

utah_angel1971

Speaking as a physical therapist assistant i can tell you this. Its a vicious cycle, the less you work out the less energy you have, the less energy you have the less you will work out. I would start with something you enjoy doing. I started with belly dancing video lol even the Wii, or the Xbox kinex got my friend started to working out just by playing that silly dancing game. We'd have big get togethers with all of us and have competitions in the dancing, or on the Wii and trust me you'll work up a sweat. Another thing to consider is eat some protein about 40 min or so before you work out, and a little protein or something immediately after. I find that when i do this i have more energy during my work out.

utah_angel1971

nothing against curves, they work, and if it works for you great. technically the problem with curves is its very circuit. Not alot of muscle confusion going on, not alot of time to switch up the routine etc. if you're doing the same exercises every day, for same amount of time, in the same routine, you'll suffer from muscle memory and you'll not progress as fast.

modge1994

Know exactly how you feel - intentions are good but just not motivated. Am using my income tax refund to join gym and have a personal trainer for a month or two to get me going. I think if I am accountable to someone it will give me more motivation to stay with it. Good luck to you. Modge from North Carolina

LeAnn_Mae

I don't know how you feel about supplements but I've been using Jack3D. Gives me just enough energy to finish my workout. You might want to check it out.

AmeMahoney

I don't know how you feel about supplements but I've been using Jack3D. Gives me just enough energy to finish my workout. You might want to check it out.

My God, I love Jack3d!!! I have turned several of my body building friends onto it. Love, love, love it!!
But only a little, and only in the morning.

ladybu6205

nothing against curves, they work, and if it works for you great. technically the problem with curves is its very circuit. Not alot of muscle confusion going on, not alot of time to switch up the routine etc. if you're doing the same exercises every day, for same amount of time, in the same routine, you'll suffer from muscle memory and you'll not progress as fast.

Not totally true...that is why they change the positions of the machines every month...so you are NOT doing the same exact routine each and every time. And, the recovery stations can be used to do many exercises. Jumping jacks, boxing, dance steps, side bends, torso twists, mimic jump roping, marching in place, whatever you decide to do. They also offer Zumba classes too... I have seen MANY Success stories using Curves. I am one of them!

Lisa