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I get the eating part, it's the exercise I struggle with

cara523
cara523 Posts: 116
edited January 8 in Fitness and Exercise
I dont know if its because my child is a "4 legged, spoiled baby boy kitty" that sleeps all day so that makes ME sleepy or if I am just plain lazy...period! But I can not get motivated to exercise! I know, start small... baby steps...and I did! 5 days ago! I have been taping Christian Fitness workout that is on every day and I worked out to it 4 days in a row. Lil sore today but want to keep going but cant seem to get motivated today. Its not on till later so I thought I would go for a walk. Tried to blame it on the snow and ice outside and it would be dangerous slipping on the ice but two older people ( in their 80s) that live down the street just walked by my house. Whats MY problem? <sigh>

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  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    I dont know if its because my child is a "4 legged, spoiled baby boy kitty" that sleeps all day so that makes ME sleepy or if I am just plain lazy...period! But I can not get motivated to exercise! I know, start small... baby steps...and I did! 5 days ago! I have been taping Christian Fitness workout that is on every day and I worked out to it 4 days in a row. Lil sore today but want to keep going but cant seem to get motivated today. Its not on till later so I thought I would go for a walk. Tried to blame it on the snow and ice outside and it would be dangerous slipping on the ice but two older people ( in their 80s) that live down the street just walked by my house. Whats MY problem? <sigh>

    you don't have a clear WHY

    why is this something you want? why do you feel you should exercise? what do you WANT from it?
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    decide what you want

    set SMALL goals to get there

    check out nerd fitness.com

    watch exercise videos for motivation and guidance

    remember that 5 minutes of exercise is MORE than nothing and it adds up fast
  • susanp57
    susanp57 Posts: 409 Member
    Try to find something, preferably 2-3 things, that you enjoy. I'm an odd bird in that I really enjoy working on my stairmaster. So much so that I have my own. I also love cycling.

    Doing a workout tape or dvd is death on a cracker.

    However, I still have days where I'm tired, busy, or lazy.
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