I wish I liked to exercise :(

You need to find something that you do enjoy doing. Take some classes, try new forms of exercise. When you find one you like, it will be easier to do it regularly. Then, you can get in the habit of going. Once you are in the habit, you'll find it easier to do the things you don't like to do.

2 weeks makes a habit.

I have to admit that I am really lazy and don't like working out. I especially dont like weight training but that is what I need most for my goal of toning up. Has anyone gone from not liking it to loving it? I wish I were one of those people who loves being in the gym and looks forward to it. I dont want to dread this every week. Any advice or words of encouragement?

With strength training one of the keys is to fall in love with progress. That every single session you are lifting more or doing more reps, and you go with a mission to set all new personal records every time out.

With running it helps to time yourself and push for new personal records almost every time out.

Exercise itself does kinda suck, but the process of improvement and progression more than makes up for that.

my advice, try ZUMBA classes!!! they are so much fun , it hardly feels like excercise, more like a party I am addicted too it! i also like aquafit or water aerobics:) When its fun you wont mind doing it, you will look forward to it. I also use the curves circuit and love it:)

Sorry I wish I could help but I feel the same way. My hubby said it gets easier - 4+ months and 48 lbs down.... and he lied lol I would appreciate any help also ... tried treadmill, biking and various DVDs....

Everyone here is right - you need to find something you love. I didn't like exercising either, but after I got a Personal Trainer I found I LOVED lifting heavy weight!! It makes me feel strong and those endorphins make it all worthwhile. The best part, it doesn't even take long before you start seeing results!! I was afraid to try it before because I had no idea what muscles to target, how to properly do the exercises, and what weights to use. Getting an expert to help me, really helped develop my love for working out.

Keep at it and don't give up. Nothing worth having ever came easy

The thing I hated most about exercise was sweating. EWWWW! lol I hated the feel of my clothes wet and clinging to all my extra rolls and curves. I felt like a spectacle at the gym and was so incredibly self concious.
I no longer go to the gym, I have 3 small children 5 and under at home and can't take the time to go out when I'm needed constantly at home. That being said, I have learned that a good workout and a good sweat, in the privacy of my own home is a great thing. My husband and I have invested in a TRX supsension trainer (LOVE IT! for body weight resistance strength training), kettlebells for lifting weights, a treadmill and a stationary spinning cycle as well as a TRX rip trainer. We also have hand weights, yoga mat, etc and some exercise videos. I love putting on my ipod and listening to really upbeat music to push me to move. You can't possibly move slowly to fast music! LOL
Think of sweating as a personal cleanse! Your body is ridding itself of toxins as you sweat them out. Not only does exercise burn calories its a cleanse for your body, getting rid of harmful toxins that are built up from the foods you consume, the environmental junk you breathe in, etc.
Besides, I know that I lose more inches when I move and tone my body than from eating less alone.
I guess you could say my philosophy on exercise has changed, especially when it comes to sweating!
Michelle

I hate exercising too! I mostly do zumba classes or force myself onto the gym floor when I miss class. There are a lot of body pump, kickboxing and crossfit-type classes that incorporate weight training in a group setting. I'd recommend those because finding motivation to finish a set on your own can be daunting. I'm hoping it gets easier too- I've written up a list of all the good feelings I have after working out and keep it on my alarm clock so at 6am when it's going off I can try to remember why it's so important to head to the (stupid) gym instead of sleeping until 7:30. Hope you find your motivation!

No one likes exercise. We do it because we don't want to be fat anymore. That's all the encouragement I need.

Me too Hun.
I'm not a fan of it although I do enjoy swimming and the aqua fit classes xx

SOMETIMES i LOOK FORWARD TO IT. LIKE YOGA! OTHER TIMES I JUST LUV IT WHEN I'M FINISHED

Fake it 'till you make it.

Nobody out of shape likes to exercise. Things change.

I have to admit that I am really lazy and don't like working out. I especially dont like weight training but that is what I need most for my goal of toning up. Has anyone gone from not liking it to loving it? I wish I were one of those people who loves being in the gym and looks forward to it. I dont want to dread this every week. Any advice or words of encouragement?

Some good advice here. I don't think anyone likes it at first. I make sure I have good playlists and I've learned to love how it makes my body feel and look and that is motivating. I know if I stop now, my body will revert back to something I do not want. Keep up the good work, it's hard. Nothing about fitness is easy and there are no such thing as short cuts. Hang in there.

I know it's redundant, but find something you like. Try new things. My husband wants me to train jiu jitsu with him, me = not interested. "Just come to the gym and while I train you can run on the treatdmill or lift weights." me = not happening. But, I do like jogging/running, just not on a treadmill. I go out to an area of wetland trails. Run AND enjoy some beautiful scenery (rain or shine!).

There are a ton of different types of exercise, and not just ones that drain all your energy within the first 10 minutes; how about basic yoga? Swimming? Walking even. I started working out again by using YourShape on Kinect, just to stay active. I love running 5k's. I feel like running for my health and donating to charity? Win-Win.

Anyway, there are many ways to stay active. Good luck!