Am I the one MFPer who doesn't LOVE working out?

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  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    I didn't. I work out at home and was doing exercise videos. I LOATHED doing them. So I found something I do like doing, and like others have said, attached goals to my exercise. I'm now doing NROL4W and C25K. I run outside, and get so excited when I make it further faster. And love days when I lift more weight than I thought I could. Find something you love, and work hard at getting better at it. :)
  • CarmenSRT
    CarmenSRT Posts: 843 Member
    Don't like the anticipation, not super fond of the time doing my workout either but I *do* like being done. These days I use a recumbent bike because my knee is bone on bone. Back when I could do it on my treadmill I really enjoyed working out. You do what you gotta. <shrug>
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    I've done a lot and still don't like it.

    I 'got used to' various gym classes and it helped when I got to know people in there.

    Don't enjoy running in any form still - road, off-road or treadmill.
    Have got used to road cycling, but enjoy off-road.

    Definitely like the results and that it means I can eat more :).
  • jeninabilan
    jeninabilan Posts: 369 Member
    I hate it. I hate it. I hate every second of it. I just know that I hate being fat more.

    I agree.. I definitely don't want to go back to the way I used to look and I want to move forward in my weight loss and look the very best that I can, so I work out.. but I hate it! Haha.. once I get a little more stable in where I live and get a little extra money, I'm going to focus on doing more active things that I love rather than just running on a treadmill and lifting weights.. I'll probably love it a lot more than. What do y'all outdoorsie types like to do in the wintertime besides ski?
  • slshaw23
    slshaw23 Posts: 126 Member
    I don't like going to the gym I rather workout at home and do I look forward to them some days I do some days I don't
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    I don't love it.
  • T1mH
    T1mH Posts: 568 Member
    I hated going to the gym at first, I hated running even more. I found as I was able to do more I enjoyed it more. I started running because it was measurable and I found if I worked at it I could run faster longer. I like feeling good. I have not felt this good in many years. That inspires me to do more. I enjoy the gym.

    If you don't like the gym find something you do like. Depending on where you live there are many options for activities, swimming, biking, racket ball, tennis, dance, kickboxing, climbing. The trick is to find something you enjoy and do it.
  • maricash
    maricash Posts: 280 Member
    I prefer being active, cycling and hiking but I got results from going to the gym as well as doing home workouts like Insanity. I wouldn't want to do the same thing over and over again for too long though, I get bored quite easily, maybe switch it up with something else?

    Thanks guys!! Yeah I would definitely prefer a more active lifestyle than going to the gym, just need to find some active buddies to enjoy it with me :) Also thinking about taking a jazz or hip hop dance class. That would be fun! I've been going to the gym for a few months now, just hate it.. lol Even with my awesome music!!!

    Definitely try dance classes. I hate the gym, but I look forward to dance classes. I also like that it's something you can really work at getting better at. as opposed to something like the elliptical where it's always more of the same. That is, while my stamina and speed has gotten better on the elliptical, it's really just the same thing done faster and for a longer time. With dancing, mastering one move means that more open up and I can have even more fun with it.

    As others have said, the key is to find something you enjoy. Or force yourself to do something you hate by keeping the end result in mind. But I think the first option is preferable.
  • mastone99
    mastone99 Posts: 20 Member
    I hate exercise. Period.

    I will go walking if someone goes with me. I have started to go to a dance class a couple of times a week. If I could maintain/lose weight without the exercise, I would probably never do it. :-/
  • bellydancer124
    bellydancer124 Posts: 248
    I find the gym to be really boring, but I like the way it makes me feel after so I just suffer through it.
  • cmacohio1975
    cmacohio1975 Posts: 74 Member
    I work out at home. Hated it when I was just doing straight cardio (treadmill and bike) was seeing very little weight loss or body shape change and I was getting frustrated. Then I tried the ripped in 30 DVD and measured myself. 1/2 way through I saw real results and others started noticing too, so I stuck with it and finished that program. I am now on DVD #2 and hoping for similar results (lost 4 lbs and 11 inches 1st DVD) I still don't "love" working out.... but I DO like the results. :)
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    Try different things - classes, different types of exercises etc - find a partner to workout with - when you find something you like doing you will definitely want to keep going - I agree with find a challenge for yourself - a fun run etc - it will help motivate you!
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    I hate working out, I so gotta talk myself into doing this every day. Its the word "work" I think that gets me anxious lol.
    If you said hey lets go for a walk to enjoy the nice day, lets go for a swim, wanna go ride bikes, maybe hike that mountain heard the view is amazing, sure, those things are fun. But a technical "work-out" feels like its a punishment even though there are the rewards of renewed health and fitness, as well as looking great. Maybe if we change the name instead of work-out, to fun-in or something way cooler, the mind could be fooled into thinking its having a blast!
  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    I don't like jogging. I really don't like it, but I've found that what I really don't like is jogging under the hot sun. And in Singapore, if it's daylight, the hot sun is almost a given. So I've switched to jogging in the gym, which is more tolerable ^^ mostly though, I chose to get my cardio through aerobics, kickboxing, and various other dance classes. Especially kickboxing and dancing. I love those!
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    I LOVE IT
    EVERY...SINGLE... TIME
    I feel like a mthr fckn BADA$$

    Pick up things..sweat...do it again.
    yeah...I love it.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I didn't read all the replies but this has worked for me.

    Find what you love to do as an activity. It might be a bunch of trials and errors but... eventually you WILL find something you love.

    I used to heavy lift. I know how amazing lifting is. I still do it sometimes. I just donot enjoy doing it on a regular bases. Infact, typically I hate it. After doing it for a few months I got burned out and stopped working out.

    Then I discovered boxing. OMFG do I love boxing! I now box when I can, along with biking and walking (I'm trying to get to the point of running). These 3 workouts I know I can do forever or atleast, for a very long time.

    tl;dr: Experiment

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