Exercising...ALONE!

Nlongenecker

I am really struggling with exercising. I just am not motivated, or maybe I have too many excuses. But I have not been successful in just MAKING myself do it. When DH is around (working locally) we will ride bikes or walk and for awhile we did P90X together. But he now works out of town, so it's all up to me. I like taking classes (zumba, kickboxing, etc.) because there are other people. But it seems silly when I have plenty of DVD's, treadmill, bike and the weather is nice to walk/jog outside. Plus, DH doesn't want me to spend the money on classes/gym. I know that a lot of people use their workout time as their "alone" time to collect their thoughts. But I am alone all the time (not counting work). DH does come home Thurs-Sun. I just need buddies or accountability to someone...or something to get me going.

HealthyChanges2010

I am really struggling with exercising. I just am not motivated, or maybe I have too many excuses. But I have not been successful in just MAKING myself do it. When DH is around (working locally) we will ride bikes or walk and for awhile we did P90X together. But he now works out of town, so it's all up to me. I like taking classes (zumba, kickboxing, etc.) because there are other people. But it seems silly when I have plenty of DVD's, treadmill, bike and the weather is nice to walk/jog outside. Plus, DH doesn't want me to spend the money on classes/gym. I know that a lot of people use their workout time as their "alone" time to collect their thoughts. But I am alone all the time (not counting work). DH does come home Thurs-Sun. I just need buddies or accountability to someone...or something to get me going.

Well a couple of ideas, even with all the gym equipment you have at home, some ppl still need/want to be around other ppl. It's far more motivating to me to workout with others. I can do it on my own, but prefer doing it with others.

One thing that helps me and I've seen suggested by lots of other MFP members is cranking up some oldies music loud that you can really jam to and dance, that's it, simply dance your butt off! Even clean while you're dancing, or jog or whatever else in your house you can think of excercise wise.

The other thought was perhaps you could sit down with hubby and talk to him about spending so much time alone and letting him know how important it is to you to be around other folks that have similar goals and explaining how much you enjoy dance classes etc. Even if you've talked to him before, maybe start out a different way and see if you can come to a middle ground of once a week or twice a week on the group classes?

Becca:flowerforyou:

jennifermcornett

Well, you're not alone in your alone-ness!!
My husband was supposed to start P90X with me back in January. He did two days, then he got the flu, and he never started back up again. He tends to come into our home gym while I'm working out, just to bother me, though! It's definitely lonely, and I feel like there's nobody to push me. Sometimes I don't push myself enough and give up too easily. It's much easier with a partner!
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Feel free to vent whenever!!!! I'll vent with you!

lvfunandfit

My friend was having the same problem so she checked in with me every day through texting to keep herself motivated to go to the gym when she first started out. Now it has become habit for her to get her workouts in with out having to be held accountable by me. She's lost almost 60 lbs since mid November and feels great! She has become addicted to the results of her life style change and that's what keeps her motivated now. It might help you to find a buddy who will encourage you to fit in your workouts.

KatieM7

I love to have some one to workout with. I have talked one of my best friends into exercising with me. That helps a lot. I have worked out with the hubby and that is great too. If you can't find someone (family or friend) to be able to exercise with then I would talk to him and let him know how you feel see what he says. Sometimes just getting going is the hardest part.

jabarih

Yeah, working out alone is the pits. I had to use the treadmill that past couple of weeks b/c I was working out of town. The only way that I got through my workout was b/c the playoffs were on and the treadmill had a tv on it!! Needless to say, I gained 5 lbs over that trip. However, when I'm home, I usually play sports such as basketball, volleyball, softball or soccer, things that include a lot of people. I suggest that you find a place that you can workout with other people or get a dog....

Nlongenecker

I have a dog but he is a Shi Tzu (about 8 lbs). The last time I took him, I thought I was going to kill him, he was about tripping over his tongue he was panting so bad only half way through. I had to carry him the rest of the way :-)