Meh.. I dont wanna exercise

la_traviesa36013

Ugh I HATE Exercising (unless its weight lifting). Cardio Sucks Big Time. I just dont want to. But I should. Meh!!!! What do you do when youd rather slide down a banister of razorblades and fall into a pool of lemon juice, then exercise? Please help meeee ill Give you a quarter. Thats free monies A WHOLE QUARTER! For some help. So do it!

cookieluvsya

I honestly cant give you a better answer than to just get ur *kitten* up and DO IT! Sometimes it will be 10pm and I would be super pissed off, and tired to workout, but in the end I feel better.. I am sure you have heard that before but its true.. I kinda think about how I used to look and get into the mode where I WANT TO LOOK LIKE THAT AGAIN!!!!!! and just dont even think about it.. just get my *kitten* up and go though the motions... I know I hate working out too most of the time..

cmriverside

You'll never be sorry that you have exercised.

Move and your heart will follow. (She says while sitting at a computer keyboard.....)



That will be $0.25, plz.

Phrak

I honestly cant give you a better answer than to just get ur *kitten* up and DO IT! Sometimes it will be 10pm and I would be super pissed off, and tired to workout, but in the end I feel better.. I am sure you have heard that before but its true.. I kinda think about how I used to look and get into the mode where I WANT TO LOOK LIKE THAT AGAIN!!!!!! and just dont even think about it.. just get my *kitten* up and go though the motions... I know I hate working out too most of the time..

Simple if you dont want do dedicated cardio then dont. Lift weights 3 times a week, and monitor your calories. Only reason i do cardio is so i can eat more. You do not need to do cardio if you dont like it.

Sl1ghtly

Weight lifting is good. I see no problem.

sneakypie

I committee to 20 minutes. If I make it to 20 minutes I met my goal. If I have it in me to do more, I do more and then feel awesome about myself. Honestly, I almost always go past 20 because once I'm doing it I may as well keep going.

The other thing I would say is, find something you do like. Do you like to dance? Then go to the club twice a week and dance like crazy. Do you like to go hiking in the mountains, then go do that on the weekends. Do you like to hang out with friends; join a soccer team. Start riding you bike places instead of driving. Then it's not "cardio" it actually has a purpose.

Smuterella

I honestly cant give you a better answer than to just get ur *kitten* up and DO IT! Sometimes it will be 10pm and I would be super pissed off, and tired to workout, but in the end I feel better.. I am sure you have heard that before but its true.. I kinda think about how I used to look and get into the mode where I WANT TO LOOK LIKE THAT AGAIN!!!!!! and just dont even think about it.. just get my *kitten* up and go though the motions... I know I hate working out too most of the time..

Simple if you dont want do dedicated cardio then dont. Lift weights 3 times a week, and monitor your calories. Only reason i do cardio is so i can eat more. You do not need to do cardio if you dont like it.

Hmmm, see, is this true - isn't it good for your heart etc etc? I lift 3x per week and would love to drop the cardio.

bringit30

I have those days too. But, I always feel better AFTER I do it. I was losing weight by just changing my eating pattern, but those days are gone. Now, I HAVE to exercise to lose ANYTHING. The pure frustration makes me get my *kitten* in gear to go work out. By work out, it usually just means my elliptical after my little people are in bed. I don't run marathons or anything. Good luck!

salcala

You need to do cardio in order to efficiently burn fat. I would try and find some cardio that you like. You don't have to be stuck on a treadmill. Try a Zumba class or some of those wii of kinnect games, rollerblading, jumping rope, trampoline.....the sky is the limit!

JoolieW68

There are plenty of times I don't want to workout - and I do mainly running and walking cardio. I just remember how good it feels to be done and just do it.

I will actually tell myself to quit being such a wuss and just get off my @ss and go workout. I know I'm stronger than that inner voice trying to get me to be lazy, so that little voice can stuff it.

steffo365

You should try Zumba! It's actually very fun and burns a lot of calories. I just went to my first class last Wednesday and can't wait to go again. Definitely consider it if you love dancing (like me, he he).:bigsmile:

LorinaLynn

I don't like shaving my legs or flossing my teeth, either, but I like the results of when I do and hate the results when I don't.

Same goes for exercise.

caroldot

Ever seen that poster that say "You'll regret eating that cookie but you'll never regret working out"? I have that posted on my bathroom mirror. I'm not a very athletic person so I generally don't enjoy working out so I have to force myself to go...but I ALWAYS feel better afterwards. Try changing it up - now that weather is getting nicer, head outdoors for walks/runs or hit some trails on weekends. Take a friend - that helps me ALOT!

erickirb

I honestly cant give you a better answer than to just get ur *kitten* up and DO IT! Sometimes it will be 10pm and I would be super pissed off, and tired to workout, but in the end I feel better.. I am sure you have heard that before but its true.. I kinda think about how I used to look and get into the mode where I WANT TO LOOK LIKE THAT AGAIN!!!!!! and just dont even think about it.. just get my *kitten* up and go though the motions... I know I hate working out too most of the time..

Simple if you dont want do dedicated cardio then dont. Lift weights 3 times a week, and monitor your calories. Only reason i do cardio is so i can eat more. You do not need to do cardio if you dont like it.

Hmmm, see, is this true - isn't it good for your heart etc etc? I lift 3x per week and would love to drop the cardio.

You are correct, cardio does have benefits, but not necessary for weight loss.

AriesGrl

I NEVER Excersise!!!!! I hate it for one and two between a bad back and bad knees from too many sport injuries it's just too much on me....so instead 3 times a week or so since I have the time (im a SAHM) I get lunch at the subway in my mall and walk around for 2 hrs window shopping to burn a few calories....thats it...ive lost over 100 lbs doing this so I see no need for more=)

Steelheart7

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"You are correct, cardio does have benefits, but not necessary for weight loss."
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Well that is depressing.

HeidiMightyRawr

Weight lifting is still exercise! :happy:

Honestly, if you don't like cardio, don't do it. As long as your physical fitness is ok I wouldn't worry.

I do zero actual cardio. I walk into town and back for uni/gym/shopping (20 minutes each way, and uphill back) and as I don't drive I walk basically everywhere, so I'm not unfit. All cardio will do for me is increase fitness more, and give me more food. Since I don't "need" to increase my fitness further, and I'm happy with my calories at the moment, it's not necessary.

Also, heavy compound lifts get me sweating almost as much as any cardio does, and I'm happier while I'm doing it! :drinker:

Phrak

I honestly cant give you a better answer than to just get ur *kitten* up and DO IT! Sometimes it will be 10pm and I would be super pissed off, and tired to workout, but in the end I feel better.. I am sure you have heard that before but its true.. I kinda think about how I used to look and get into the mode where I WANT TO LOOK LIKE THAT AGAIN!!!!!! and just dont even think about it.. just get my *kitten* up and go though the motions... I know I hate working out too most of the time..

Simple if you dont want do dedicated cardio then dont. Lift weights 3 times a week, and monitor your calories. Only reason i do cardio is so i can eat more. You do not need to do cardio if you dont like it.

Hmmm, see, is this true - isn't it good for your heart etc etc? I lift 3x per week and would love to drop the cardio.

You are correct, cardio does have benefits, but not necessary for weight loss.

I dont under stand this good for the heart business either. I mean im giving my heart quite a workout with my lifting. Your blood pressure goes way up under stress so your heart has to get stronger. If you have no endurance goals, cardio isnt neccessary for fat loss.

erickirb

"You are correct, cardio does have benefits, but not necessary for weight loss."
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Well that is depressing.
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As long as you have a caloric deficit you will lose weight. You can achieve this deficit from diet alone or from diet and exercise, if your deficit is the same you should lose the same amount of weight, but will be healthier doing it.

danigirl1011

My advice would be JUST DO IT! Even if you don't love cardio start doing it. You will feel better after that and it can tend to be addictive. Also, i have a hard time thinking anyone hates cardio THAT much. it seems like maybe you haven't tried everything? Cuz i seriously do believe there is something for everyone no matter what. Try some pole classes, swimming, running, elliptical, zumba, jumping rope, dancing, etc. There has got to be something out there somewhere that you can enjoy. Now, do you need the address of where to send my quarter?

vim_n_vigor

So, lift weights. That burns a ton of calories too.

Birder150

Have you tried kettlebells?

Phrak

People go about excercise the wrong way. Losing weight should come from diet first. Use exercise to maintain what muscle you have.

CMcBryer

So then don't do cardio. You don't NEED to do cardio to lose weight. There are benefits to doing it, but if you hate it that much, just adhere to your macros and weight train. If you're not losing fat, re-evaluate the calories you get. Know your BMR, and how many calories you burn in your daily routine and just be smart about your caloric intake.

eganita

There may be some type of cardio that you would enjoy. I play dek hockey (hockey on foot.. no skates, thank god haha) and do spin class, both of which I actually like. If you go to a gym, you can try a Zumba class or kickboxing or something like that. Perhaps you just need to find the right activity for you?

I do use the elliptical at my gym as well, which can be very dull. At least there are individual TVs on each piece of cardio equipment at my gym.. that way, I can just try to focus my attention on the show and make the time pass more quickly.

TrueBlueBruin78

You like lifting weights (not very common among the female population) that is awesome, you should incorporate what exercises you do so that it as an aerobic effect on your body. Then Circuit training is for you. for example: 2-3 rounds of this simple circuit all exercises to be performed on number of reps then move on to the next: 20 squats, 20 push ups, 20 dead lifts, 20 bent over rows, 20 shoulder press, 20 curls, and 20 dips. Take 2-3 min rest then repeat. done 3 times a week, you do not need cardio. Hopefully this helps.

2Bgoddess

zumba baby!

or

go shopping. try on clothes, go store to store, but seriously, try to do it all fast. 3 hours of speed shopping should be a fun way to burn some calories. and skip the escalator, do the stairs. shop in one store upstairs, then one downstairs. 25 flights of stairs is pretty good cardio!

kateroot

Do what you enjoy. If you enjoy lifting weights, but hate cardio, don't do cardio. Any type of exercise is good for your body and your heart.

carolinenorthrup

Start small - like really small! Start with 10 minutes of cardio, even 5 - whatever it takes to get you up.

ninerbuff

You need to do cardio in order to efficiently burn fat. I would try and find some cardio that you like. You don't have to be stuck on a treadmill. Try a Zumba class or some of those wii of kinnect games, rollerblading, jumping rope, trampoline.....the sky is the limit!

Well that's not entirely true. While cardio helps with respiratory system and burns fat when you do it on low intensity, your body efficiently burns fat at rest. That's why BMR and RMR are high compared to any cardio someone does for an hour or 2.


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izziebubble

Go with your friends! It is SOOOO much easier to exercise with someone else, especially if you get a liiiittle bit competitive about it.
And do fitness classes - they're normally an hour and it means that you've got someone there to make sure you do it, and you cannot just walk out!