I absolutely HATE dieting/exercise...

Am I the only person who constantly feels like this is a punishment? The feeling that I've lost that freedom to eat my beloved fried cheese balls and ranch, or a nice steak? I leave work every day and go work out. Yes, I've just started like a little over a week ago, working out again. I have heard the "you'll feel different when you see results". But this isn't my first go at this. I feel like I leave my job, to go to another job (lifting/cardio). Only to reap no rewards of foods I once enjoyed because I need to be eating clean. I have my reasons for doing this - my health, my very supportive boyfriend. But everything just sucks when 4pm rolls around and I'm actually dreading leaving work because I have to go exercise. Yes I know I should find something I really enjoy. I live in a very rural area. It's at least an hour to civilization. My options are limited.

I just can't help but to feel like I can't be the only one that doesn't truly enjoy this. But I'll keep doing it alone if I have to...

Hey hon, I absolutely know how you feel. I hate exercise. HATE IT!!!! On top of that, all the feel good stuff that's suppose to happen when you exercise, hasn't happened to me yet. I don't feel great when I finish, I don't sleep better at night, my PMS hasn't gotten better. BUT, my blood pressure has improved which is one of the biggest reason I decided to loose weight and exercise. Additionally, if I don't exercise, I won't lose weight, no matter how much I diet and I am determined to loose this weight.

I have been exercising at least 3 times a week since April and for the past month, I have upped it to 5 days a week. I do it because I want to be around to see my kids, kids. So as much as I hate it, I just do it.

Good luck.

Please, don't give up!!! You are doing it! You are doing better, and you will keep doing better, JUST DON'T QUIT! You had such a hard week, and I think you just needed to vent and be heard and not get all these opinions thrown in your face. You just need more positive support. YOU ARE DOING GREAT! Be proud of yourself for sticking it out at the gym. If anger helps you push through you workout, then use it! Do you have friends on here to support you? You can add me if you wan't. I think it is only going to get easier for you. You made it through this week, and I know you can make it though the next. You don't have to be perfect, just don't stop trying!!

You are not the only one. I HATE exercise!! I do it, but hate it. If I break routine...then it will take me weeks to get back on track. I just try and make sure not to miss a workout and it becomes habit.

How about trying the Couch to 5k program? It'd be nice to get outside when you live in the country

Sounds like you want a magic pill.
So, blunt but realistic. Suck it up already. Or don't. Lose weight and be more fit. Or don't. It's your life. Is the cheeseball worth how crappy you feel and potential medical problems or not? How about a cheeseball once and while or a bunch whenever you feel like it? Why do you feel like it? Maybe you need to think about the root of your weight issue. I mean that genuinely. If you fill a void with food, you will keep wanting too until you figure out why. I read "Women, Food and God" by Geneen Roth ...which, I didn't think was very well written, but it did get my brain moving in the right direction.

You know what else you'll probably hate? Feeling overweight and unhealthy. I know I didn't like it.

Let me be blunt. I don't want to do pills or fad diets. Don't assume. I feel like being healthier YES. If I didn't, I wouldn't force myself to do something I hate 5 flipping days a week.Oh and please don't push your religion on me, I'm talking health not joining a cult.

I know they were being rude, and you got defensive... but the comment about "joining a cult" can be offensive to even the nice people offering helpful advice... I don't get why you'd say that and alienate people that may be willing to give you helpful advice.

It's called frustration. I'm frustrated with the attitude coming at me. I need help yes. I don't need help in faith. I need help in health.

Others have said it -- your outlook (based on the way you respond) reads as the real issue here.

It started with your thread title. Why couldn't it have been "How do I learn how to enjoy exercise and healthy eating?"

So start with positives, rather than the "I hate XY&Z" thinking.

Yes I know I should find something I really enjoy. I live in a very rural area. It's at least an hour to civilization. My options are limited.

If ONLY someone would put a workout program on one of those nifty new things called DVDs.

Someone should seriously get on that.

If only people would read my comments where I list the DVDs I have and have tried..

I have a sense you're waiting for someone to tell you the following "Awww, it's okay. Exercise and eating right DOES suck. Let's all just be fat together!"

If you hate it so much, don't do it. No one's lives, but your own, will be impacted if you choose to continue stuffing fried cheese balls down your face.

You want someone to hold your hand? Hire a nutritionist and a trainer.

Perhaps it's a bit more than your narrow view. Like A) exercising/dieting alone, is a VERY depressing feeling. Saying ok just quit is like assisting a long painful suicide C) If I could afford to drive 1+ hours, hire a trainer or nutritionalist I would.

Painly speaking, I just wanted to know if anyone else felt this way and how they overcame it. I wasn't crossing my fingers and wishing on stars someone like you would attack me with their snarky attitude.

I work out and diet alone every single day. Have been for 3 years. I don't need my husband, or my friends, to do it with me.

Like previous posters said, your "Wahhhhhhhh, this sucks!" attitude needs a serious adjustment before you make any progress.
But go ahead and keep denying it. It's the exercise that sucks. It's just soooooooo hard.