Anyone else....

I definitely feel the same way!! =(

I definitely was the same way for a LONG time...but... i've been forcing myself to workout every day for at least 20 minutes for over 30 days now...and..it's getting so much easier. like...as time goes on, i actually look forward to it now and can push myself soo much further...i bet if you keep going and build up stamina, you'll feel the same?

What types of work outs have you tried? There are so many physical activities out there surely there must be something that's tolerable for at least 30 minutes?
Walking
biking
hiking
jogging
zumba/dancing
fitness classes
workout dvds
swimming
yoga
?

I totally felt that way until I started pushing a little harder on the treadmill or elliptical, and then began to feel really good afterward. I had gotten to the point that I got out of breath really easily, and everything just seemed like too much effort. Even though I had been going to the gym and walking on the treadmill for about a year, I was trying to keep my heartrate in the "fat burning zone", and never really pushed myself. Now, I love how good I feel after my workouts, and the additional energy I have throughout the day. Give it time, and when you're ready, do some intervals at higher intensity to begin pushing your limit a little each workout. Made all the difference for me.

I love my gym because every machine has a tv. I can watch my favorite show and time goes by way faster! I look down and I've already burned a few hundred calories without realizing it. You can even read a book on a bike too. I am also ready for bed after a workout and sometimes want to leave the gym, but then you start seeing results and its totally worth it!

no, i love it and always have. but then again, i started early so i saw the results right away and that helps keep me going. i love being a muscular girl!

I just dread it till I get stared, once I'm in it I mostly just find it boring, but I do feel awesome after.

I really have to talk myself into getting it done every single time. Which is boring!

HATE exercising? I literally dread having to work out. I have zero stamina, and I don't feel super amazing after I sweat and pant. I'm the kind of person that can actually go to sleep right after working out. I have never been one to like super physical activity, and the only thing that makes me work out is that i love food so much that i want those extra calories to be able to eat back. Anyone else feel the same?

I did, until I got into a routine. I HATED it. HATED it with a PASSION. I would swear at the television (I do a lot of DVD or DVR'd workouts) and make excuses about why it was okay to quit halfway through, saying that was good enough. Or I would say, "I'll just do it tomorrow." But I got sick and tired of feeling like crap about myself, and because of MFP and my MFP pals, I made a commitment to do the September 30 Day Shred Challenge, and for once, I finished it. Somewhere in the area of halfway through, I had the break-through. I remember on day 15 thinking I was feeling better and looking better, so I didn't need to continue. So I cracked down on myself, telling myself that was the kind of thinking that sabotaged me so many times before and that I needed to push through this if I wanted to REALLY change. And then several days later I realized that I wasn't trying to talk myself out of working out anymore. I wasn't making excuses or thinking "In a few minutes, a few more minutes, later, tomorrow" or anything else. I was just doing it. I don't LOVE it, yet, but it's a part of my life now and I feel satisfied when I'm finished.

I did, until I found and exercise I enjoy doing, only took 20 years. My workout of choice now is DDPYoga.

try to find something that you like to do that involves excercise ie: soccer, basketball, wrestling, etc. Then not only will you be motivated to exercise to do the sport or whatever you may start to do supplementary workouts to enhance your ability.

Me! I hate it. I've always just felt like a big bumbling mass with an achey back and feet. I haven't exercised in months but I'm eating okay so I'm hoping that one day I'll actually feel like I can workout without dying.

I hate to break it to you, but losing weight is not equal to getting fit. The only way to get fit is to exercise. If you wait until you lose weight to start exercising, you'll just feel like a smaller bumbling mass with an achey back and feet. Best to start building good habits, and use it to help with your weight loss.

Couldn't have said it better. Thank you.

to dumbblond, I know what you mean, but just do it! it will get easier. I have only lost 5 lbs but I feel soooooooooooo much better. more energy, cheerful even. (that's not my usual personality previously I'd say I was an eeyore melancholy). you can friend me if you need encouragement.

I do think part of it has to to with my size makes it hard to do anything....my back freaking HURTS after i do the elliptical cause my boobs are ginormous and put stress on my back....and walking kills my feet and knees....but i try to stick with it hoping one day that the pain will eventually pay off and i won't be in so much pain working out in the future. But it is really hard to move around in general when you are over 200 lbs lol.

Me knees are shot! But I can tell you since I lost the 36 lbs I am down now, they feel much better. Yup. Sucked at first because everything hurt. I am also well endowed in the chest and its frustrating. I wanted a breast reduction honestly. Now, its better. The more you push yourself and do what you can, the better you will feel down the road. I cannot tell you when or how long or how hard, only you can decide. I am currently 221 and my knees sometimes still bother me. I do feel much better than I used to though. I know it may seem awful now, but trust me when I say you will feel better and you will love yourself later for pushing yourself.