Yes, I hate it... now what?

If you like yoga, there are a lot of yoga DVDs out there...including some targeted specifically for weight loss. I've found reviews on Amazon really helpful in selecting workout videos, and if you have Netflix, you can always order them as a preview or even find them on the streaming feature.

I workout at home because I HATE gyms. I'd recommend any of the Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper DVDs. Bob has a new series of DVDs out that you can order on his website: mytrainerbob.com

:flowerforyou: I dance... I do belly dancing (definitely works the core!) and just love to dance in general. I suffer from chronic pain but due to the fact I love music and dancing - I do what I am able. In the short, I'm moving and I believe that is the key to exercise. I have CD's that I have burnt that have the songs that I can't help but want to move to so that I'm actually getting close to an hour's worth of movemet. Just a suggestion - it may help motivate for other exercise. :flowerforyou:

I used to hate exercising too, but now I'm pretty much addicted to it. I can do so much now that I have been working out regularly that I couldn't dream of doing before. And I never want to go back to being as out of shape as I used to be so I let that be my motivator to stick with it. That, and it just feels so good when you finish a really tough workout.
TurboFire is a new workout that I'm doing, and it is so much fun. The music's great and they range from 15 mins to an hour, so you can always find something with what time you have.

If you have ExerciseTV On Demand they have a lot of workouts on there for free. Also there is FitTv, and they have various workouts on there to try also.

Flippy, have you ever tried pilates? I have a pilates DVD that I really enjoy, and like you I hate exersize. It's great for toning and if you build more lean muscle that should help you burn more fat, or so I'm told. Pilates is actually quite a good workout for me. I also have a friend who swears by the 30 day shred.

Also do you have a bike? You could always get one of those little bike trailers that you put your kiddos in and bring them with you.

What about playing with your kids? Cleaning the house (not fun, but definitely exercise)? Walking the dog?

Don't knock walking. It's a great form of exercise, pretty much anyone can do it, and it's functional--you can walk to run errands, so you're not "just exercising". And it's something you can do with your kids. Ideas to make walking more interesting/fun for you and your kids:
1. Go on a nature walk. Set a goal of walking outside for 30 or 45 minutes (or more if you can spare it). Take your kids. The goal of the walk is to find four (or however many) new plants, animals, rock shapes, etc., that you've never noticed or seen before. Pay attention to where you're walking and what you're seeing. Don't worry about how far you go or how fast--just walk.
2. Walk along a busy shopping street, and look at the window displays. (You might want to skip candy/toy displays if your kids are likely to get into "gimme" mode.) Ask your kids to name shapes, colors, letters, etc that they see. There's a decent amount of scientific evidence that talking to your kids (more than just "Time for dinner" or "Wash your hands") improves their language skills, reading skills, and overall success in school--and the younger you start, the better off they are.
3. Play I Spy.
4. Get a ball, frisbee, or pool noodle and play catch, tag, etc.

Exercise doesn't have to be in a gym, and it doesn't have to make you sweaty and stinky.

If the kids take up a lot of your time, find stuff you can do WITH them instead of IN SPITE OF them. You'll get your exercise while having fun, they'll burn off all that energy, and you'll be setting them up for good habits as they get older.

Ok, so I fully admit: I hate (HATE) exercise. I have yet to find one thing I enjoy short of yoga classes I used to take at a local gym. (And I've tried MANY different things) But now with 2 kids under 3 y.o there is no way I can get out of the house and to a gym (and no money to join a gym for that matter).

Yes, I know that "if I was really committed" I'd find a way. I do get that. But at this point - with 15lbs to go - its hard to stay motivated. If it were 50 or 75 to go I'd have no other choice. But with 15 to go I keep telling myself I can just control it with food intake. But obviously that's an excuse.

What home-based workouts do you do that you don't hate? We have a Wii fit and I tried that for a while but it doesn't really do much for weight loss. I just read a study that says walking - unless you're speed walking - won't get you very far either. I welcome any creative suggestions!!
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I had to quit going to the guym after I had my baby I just didn't have time bc my husband is a college bball coach. So I started with the FIRM set of weights and videos I lost and toned fast!!! it's fun if you don't want to do the whole video they have a short version of it to. It's great. ]

Wow,,, the kids situation makes it tough. I like to slip out for an hour on my bicycle. Burns up a ton of calories and is actually fun to do. But with the li'l fellers around that a no-go. Can you con hubs or somebody into watching the wee trolls for an hour a day?

However, there are lots of contraptions like bike trailers for kids to sit in and even trail-a-bikes for when they get old enough to pedal themselves. I see parents with kids in tow on bikes ALL the time (I do live in America's #1 Bike City -- Minneapolis WOOT! :happy: ). What better way to get the whole family involved and active?

Ive never seen those trail-a-bikes before....those are so neat!

Pah! I would want to sit on the back and get my kid to pedal ME about though :laugh:

I've seen those too! Maybe I could find one locally on CList or something! It would be a great way to watch TV!!

I have an indoor trainer too. Not nearly as much fun as riding outside, but when it gets miserably cold and icy in the winter, it is a nice way to get in some cardio indoors without having to go to the gym. I would definitely look on Craigslist for one. I see them all the time and there is no reason to spend a lot of money on one until you know that it is something you would use.