I don't like exercise

GreenTeaForDays

My competitive streak keeps me going a lot... maybe you could try to channel that in yourself. I also really like planning things out to a "T", so I think that motivates me as well. For instance, I ran this hill a few weeks back and it kicked my butt. Now I'm determined to do it again in a few weeks without stopping so I've planned out a program for myself to get me there. This way there is an end goal and I'm not just chugging along for the sake of exercise. I find, as well, that as you get into better shape, exercise becomes more enjoyable because you feel proud that you're so good at it! As you see improvement it becomes more worthwhile to keep going. Mmmmm, plus the extra calories are nice too eat.

Good luck,

singer201

Find things to do regularly that don't feel like exercise. Brisk house cleaning, vacuuming, moving furniture, or yard work is exercise with a great benefit. Running around with your child at the playground, pushing her in a stroller or carrying her in a backpack on a nice walk is good for both of you.

When I had a horse to care for and ride every day, I was in decent shape, still overweight because of poor eating habits, but strong physically from cleaning stalls and reasonably fit with a strong central core from riding. With that motivation and opportunity for useful exercise temporarily removed from my life, I started losing strength and gaining weight.

Right now, I'm walking and using housecleaning and yard work to get back into shape. I do find I'm starting to look forward a little to getting outside in the fresh air.

reneelee

Put on a favorite cd and dance like no one is looking. Do the sexy low to the grownd move like you are a pole dancer, going as low as you can sqaut. works your butt, quads, hamstrings, calfs. Could add some resistace arm movements like you are pushing thru mudd and someday work up to adding weights. Who knows you may become a better dancer and enjoy dancing in public.

ukgirly01

Did you know that Jillian Michaels doesn't like exercise either. She wrote in her book. So don't feel bad you just have to make yourself do it.

There's no way you can get arms like that without some form of exercise! it might not be in the gym but she has to be rdoing something

marianne_s

I don't to be honest. I'm so uncoordinated I find it really frustrating when I can't keep up with what they are doing & I can't just think of it being fun & what not I want to be able to do it all correctly or I get really mad :laugh:

I was exactly like that when I started the Zumba classes - I think I only managed to keep up with about 1/3 of the movements for the 1st 3-4 classes.

2 months on, I'm pretty much 90%.
The point I was trying to make about dance classes, was that they usually have good music & they don't feel like you're exercising - not like the usual aerobic classes (which I really hate... lol!)

garysgirl719

Did you know that Jillian Michaels doesn't like exercise either. She wrote in her book. So don't feel bad you just have to make yourself do it.

There's no way you can get arms like that without some form of exercise! it might not be in the gym but she has to be rdoing something

I think the point was that she does it, but not that she likes it. Exercise for me is just one of those things that I have to do. It doesn't matter if I hate each minute of it, its just a requirement. Kinda like my job. I may hate grading papers, but I can't get the joys out of teaching without doing it.

jdavis193

Did you know that Jillian Michaels doesn't like exercise either. She wrote in her book. So don't feel bad you just have to make yourself do it.

There's no way you can get arms like that without some form of exercise! it might not be in the gym but she has to be rdoing something

No I was saying she's not doing anything I am saying she doesn't like to do exercise but she does it.!!!! Its in her big master your metabolism.

Cathy92

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Cathy92

I think the point was that she does it, but not that she likes it. Exercise for me is just one of those things that I have to do. It doesn't matter if I hate each minute of it, its just a requirement. Kinda like my job. I may hate grading papers, but I can't get the joys out of teaching without doing it.
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That's exactly the way I feel. Exercise has become my job..don't even think about it, just do it (isn't that a Nike slogan?) Wow, we're both on the same page. I'm saying this after my first week of the gym. Determined to make it my lifestyle.

cieraangel

I'm glad I found this thread. I wish I would wake up one morning and be one of those people who loved running and can not live without it. I can't stand exercise. Maybe I would if I didn't sweat, become tired, have achy muscles, or become out of breath. However, since that's never going to happen, I guess I'll just have to do it because I know I'm supposed to and I want to lose weight. I feel the benefits are worth my being uncomfortable. I think a lot of people feel that way.

jend114

Anyone else feel this way? I want to lose weight & I want to WANT to exercise but it's just not happening for me :sad:

This is me exactly

LorinaLynn

I honestly don't like it. Not naturally, anyway. Given my choice, I'd so rather lay on a raft in a pool reading a good book.

But I do love a challenge. I'm competitive and my biggest competitor is myself. I don't always enjoy running, but I like running faster or longer than I did a few weeks ago. That's why I join the "move your *kitten*" monthly challenges, and add more miles each month.

And I love food. If exercising more means I can eat more... then gimme my sneakers!

pepperedmoth

Alternatively I found that taking a hobby like approach to a particular activity always leads me to deeper enjoyment. For example, I started road biking so I started to watch the tour de-france, I like to hike so I got involved with 14ers.com (sorry I'm a mountain snob), etc.

That's exactly what worked for me. I love to run, but I don't LOVE being out there every day in the blistering heat panting for breath (although usually I at least enjoy it). What I LOVE is how I feel afterwards (GREAT) and also watching my times improve and my mileage go up and my body change, and feeling like I belong to the club- and entering races! When else do recreational athletes get cheering crowds? It's amazing.

I subscribe to the magazine, I buy the dorky clothes, it's a hobby that I'm invested in. I used to feel the same way about martial arts and fencing when I was in college.

I totally second what he said- approach it like a hobby.

dad106

It's not that I'm addicted to exercise.. i'm addicted to moving. I like knowing that I am shrinking my body by losing fat and gaining muscle. I like knowing that i am getting stronger with each step I take and each weight I lift. I like making my trainer proud of me and showing him that I can do this exercises that I totally failed at months ago. My biggest motivation right now is a reunion that I have with my sorority sisters on saturday.. I want to show them how good I look and feel.

Honestly,stop thinking of it as exercise or how horrible you are something. No one is perfect when they first start exercising.. it takes time, energy, motivation. Exercise can also be anything that you want it to be.. if you like gardening then count that. If you like to put cd's on and dance around the house, then do that. Make it fun for you and something that you enjoy.. because if you hate it, you're never going to do it and then wonder why you're still stuck in the same place.

brandiuntz

One suggestion I have is to consider playing sports! Find a local recreational league of a sport that might interest you and give it a try. It's a great way to get exercise, become more coordinated, and meet people.

I play flag football part of the year and softball most of the year. Makes my weekends fun.

Mind you, I never played sports in school, so I'm not some amazing athlete. I play for fun, and have become skilled enough to help my team and feel more confident. Many of my friends play multiple sports, too.

You can find co-ed or women-only leagues of almost any sport, if you're in or near a major city.