Is your g/f / b/f as active as you are?

directorj

I always been active, going to the gym, running etc. But my girlfriend on the other hand is the complete opposite and would rather do other things. I'd like to be able to take her on a long hike or run together, but I do not see that happening. I'm not going to force her to do something she doesn't like, but it somewhat irritates me. I have dreams of running a marathon and hiking up Half Dome in Yosemite but when I think about it's just going to be me and a few friends.

How about you guys?

cardbucfan

I have always been big into going to the gym and my husband is totally NOT into that. We do both like to ride bikes and we do both love to hike and do that quite a bit on vacation so we have some things we can do together like that. I have a thing with heights though so Half Dome was nowhere on my radar when we were in Yosemite and I didn't do Angel's Landing in Zion. He's truly not fit enough to do Half Dome but he and our older son loved Angel's Landing and I was just fine waiting for them with my Kindle!

I wish he'd get back into golf though-I love that and have to get my fix during the week so I don't take away from family time. Maybe when the boys go off to college....

CallieM15

No. Nonononono.

I wish he was! It really upsets me.. It shouldnt but there ALOT we could do together if he would get off his *kitten*. its probably one of the main reasons we fight. Id do any activity with him, yet he wont ever go for a simple walk with me....

iam_thatdude

my wife could eat a whole turkey and lose 2lbs where even if I just mention turkey I gain weight...chit I just gained weight

julieh1973

I wish; my husband is extremely sedentary and subsequently suffers from high blood pressure, sleep apnea, GERD, etc. I try not to nag him (because it is useless) but just lead by example. I used to follow his example and sit in front of the TV a lot but not anymore!!!

glittersoul

My husband is more sedentary than I am, but that is mainly due to our region. When we lived in Oregon we were out and about a lot and were more active. On a side note: he is way more fidgety than I am.

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reyopo

Nope. I work out 6 days a week, and he'll go to the gym every couple of weeks, his job is very demanding. We're pretty active on the weekends, though, hiking and such. He's been a skateboarder for 27 years and, at 42, can still drop in a 12" pool and shred. He's not in the shape he once was, tho naturally strong. He would do well with some flexibility training, he'd never do yoga, but his body would love him for it.

LJ728

We are the same, I'd say. Both have increased activity lately, both doing p90 together and working towards p90x. Only frustrating part is he is losing MUCH more quickly than I am!! I love the support I get and that together we are much more active and eat healthy. It would be a lot harder for me to stick with it without him eating healthy and exercising, however, I'd like to think that I could do it on my own if I had to. Some days when he isn't feeling well I will still exercise, and same for him.

LiddyBit

Yes, we often go to the gym together.

boldtsmith

She's never been an "exerciser" but she is very kinetic in her daily life. I can plop down in front of the TV or computer and stay for hours. She putters. What I'm trying to do is find activities for the rest of my life. I ran a marathon once and frankly that's enough. So, I've taken up golf. I see older couple on the course all the time and think how nice it would be. I picture my daughter learning the game--she's only 8 but I just can't convince my wife to try it.

spade117

I don't allow her out of the kitchen.

tobielauren

I've always been active (3 sport varsity hs) and DI track and field....I had an ex-boyfriend who met up with me at my gym and right before we were about to do dumbell inclines, he whispered over to me not to embarass him...shoulda known then and there it wouldn't work out

My boyfriend now is a rugby coach and track coach/athlete...so we go to the track and the gym together all the time...I love it...I wouldn't have it any other way

DaBigChief

Funny how things end up. I am extremely active, since starting this journey about 4 years ago but my wife isnt. We are growing apart in that respect but have many other interest we both enjoy together.

misskerouac

My husband is not active....AT ALL.

He would be happy never leaving the condo.
I on the other hand NEEEEEED to get outside everyday.
For a walk/run/going to the gym, ANYTHING.

I am trying to get my husband to start coming with me to improve his moods, but so far it's been a no go.

HelloSweetie4

I don't allow her out of the kitchen.

:laugh:

aftergypsies

My bf doesn't work out as often as I do but he's very fit and works out hard when he works out.

guardian419

Before I started turning my garage into a gym, I'd work out 3-4 times a week. I'm anxiously working on finishing the garage, because then I plan on 5-6 days a week. My wife on the other hand, doesn't work out at all, and would rather go out to eat and watch a movie. I hate movies, and don't think we can afford to go out to eat (rather invest in retirement). So we're facing multiple issues

Doing_The_Unstruck

My wife is not. I understand because she is on her feet 8 hrs a day at work. I am trying to slowly change that though and she is co-operating with me for the most part. I would love to have her running trails with me, exploring on bikes together, challenging me for who can do more push ups or crunches, etc.

NavyKnightAh13

My husband doesn't exercise with me at all. He enjoys sitting in front of the tv and gaming. So, when I go to the gym, or go for a walk or do my exercise dvds, it takes away from us time during the week, but we find other things to do. If anyone has any suggestions, i welcome them.

fatboymax

my wife is a phys ed teacher. she runs and does all sorts of active things with her kids at school. when i ask her to do something with me she is too tired. we used to do all sorts of active things together before we had kids but no more. i have my things i do and she does hers. i created fitness goals and enjoy my time alone to work out and play sports. she spends her time relaxing. it is a topic in our relationship that we fight about...

TeachTheGirl

My husband does C25K with me in the evenings. He's admitted he lacks motivation to change even though he wants to and knows I will encourage and support him when HE decides he's ready to get started. Until then, I am happy to just keep at my own pace, measure my own portions and love him for who he is.

takehimaway

Not at all, and my girlfriend is fat. I'm not trying to make it cute, and say she's fluffy or chubby or even overweight. My girlfriend is fat, but so am I! I'm 5'5, and just about 165, whilst she's 5'3, and weighs 240ish. She hates getting on the scale.

JConstine

He's not very active. When he sees me working out hard, he tends to try to make his own little activity goals because he feels encouraged. I don't mind.

lukeout007

My wife is not active at all. She always talks about being more active...going on hikes and such...but we've never done it. I can't say I've been much better. I've only been active since January and she's been pregnant since November so she has an excuse

SpydrMnky27

He's way more active than me. It took me standing next to him in the mirror to really see how frumpy and out of shape I was allowing myself to get.

KrisyKat

My husband is one of my biggest motivators and he LOVES being active!! I am very fortunate to have spouse that enjoys spontaneity and adventure!! :smooched:

Martin0524

When I go to the Gym I like to get in about 2 hours of workout time... When he comes with me, he will only do about 20 mins and call it a day.. Now my husband use to box for years and is still in good shape.. but it upsets me that he will work out for such a short time and call it a day... And its like pulling teeth just to get him to run with me... I just shake my head and say o.k. Because I'm not going to force him..

runnercheryl

My fiance is morbidly obese, and has been extremely sedentary for years. Lately, we've been trying together to get him motivated to do ANYTHING. This past week, we seem to have finally found it. He knows running has become my identity, and he's been saying he doesn't feel like he has his own identity for quite some time. During the week, he suggested tennis and I signed him up to a nine-week course, with a lesson once a week. He loved it, and he can't wait to go back. He's said he could see it becoming a big part of his life - I hope so!

We'll never work out together - he can't stand running, and I'm useless at tennis, though I have said I'll go along to throw tennis balls at him sometimes! - but it would be great if we could both have our own identity, goals and achievements.

Chameleone

No...My bf is one of those that will talk about starting to go to the gym and never do it. When we first started hanging out he used to quickly pump out like 15 reps of some heavy weights on each arm before we'd go places, because his arms would look a little bigger haha. I keep telling him if he just did that more frequently they would just stay that size.
But When I talk about getting a gym membership or working out with me he agrees until the day comes, then he goes and plays video games instead...hahah

Susabelle64

I don't allow her out of the kitchen.

Watch out for Botulism....just sayin'

WildFlower7

We love to workout together. We hike at least everyother week we run together, were starting marathons this year together shoot he even does jillian michaels with me. We motivate and challenge eachother, its fun to make it a competition and place flirty bets. Try getting her out just once, take her for a picnnic/hike to somewhere beautiful with a waterfall and or view. She might apperciate it more if you do. Try to incorperate her other intrests into your workouts/hiikes.