why am i so flippin lazy????

How about putting on your fav cd and boogie on down!! :bigsmile:

It sounds to me like you're depressed. If you stay home all day, every single day, it's no wonder you feel happier watching TV instead of being out in the world. I can only assume you're a stay at home mom, and if that's the case, then your significant other needs to let you have some time to yourself, or have someone sit for you so you can. You don't have to be outdoorsy to enjoy being outside. You could take up tennis, roller blading, basketball, etc. There are several outdoor activities you can do that will aide in weight loss. Another option is to get some work out DVD's, and I've also heard that some of Jillian Michael's videos are available on YouTube.

Something that helps me get motivated to keep working out and trying to eat better than I used to (fast food like crazy blerg!) is looking at all the success stories here in the forums. Seriously, go read them!

You just need to find something that works for YOU.

Anything I suggest you'll probably look at it and go "NOPE TOO HARD DO NOT WANT". I lift weights three days a week and do cardio (walking/elliptical/power cleaning/dancing) three days a week and I feel fantastic. My moods are better and I look forward to every sweat session. The more you work out, the more you crave it, at least in my experience.

Anything worth having is worth fighting for. You just have to think hard about how much you want to fight for what you want.

Maybe save up for a treadmill so you can combine watching TV with an activity?

I hate going to the gym to use machines. I also get bored doing the same fitness class on a regular basis, but I've challenged myself with working through all the classes on offer rather than sticking to one. So I've tried zumba, step, combat, pump, pilates, yoga, circuits etc. Some of them were more fun than others, but just the fact I was trying something new was actually enjoyable.

I also assumed I hated the outdoors 'cause it seemed like such hard work and also everyone else I saw doing things looked way fitter and natural "outdoorsy" people. But, I've recently taking up running and really enjoying it. It's surprisingly quick to progress and I find myself getting better with every run, which is really motivating - but it did take me a good few runs to "like" it. (and I'd never run on the treadmill, it's soooooo dull). I literally couldn't run a mile at the start and hated every second but now I look forward to a run.

I also tried some different sports. I fell in love with snowboarding, which I'd never had guessed. I tried surfing and rock climbing and I'm planning on horseriding for the first time since I was a kid this weekend.

Basically, try anything and everything to be a little more active, you may surprise yourself by liking something!

For sure pick up some workout DVDs. They even have walking ones, where you end up walking for miles! Give those a shot....the DVD idea works great! I don't belong to a gym, because of the cost. But, I'm fortunate enough to have a treadmill.

OP deativated. :noway: