How to overcome laziness?

Laziness is right up there on the list with cowardice as the most objectionable character flaws, IMO.
But really, don't you want anything?

A good way to to overcome laziness is by putting good foods into your body. I notice anytime I slip back into sweets etc I get super lazy but then as I put all the good foods into my body i suddenly have tons of energy and am constantly wanting to be moving.

Right now I'm feeling VERY lazy, and I know exactly why...I'm just back from a week of vacation so

- Lack of sleep (I think we averaged on 4 hours a night when we were gone )
- Bad diet for the past week (It was awesome, but I know I got very little energy from the food)
- Out of routine

You soon get to know these things about your body, which helps combat lazy feelings.

Also, I find that with exercise and workouts, the less you think about it the better. Just go - get ready and go...don't think about it!

I'm in the same boat - super busy with college, and the later in the day it gets, the harder it is to exercise. I don't know if any of this would work for you, but here's what works for me (for workout procrastination as well as other types, like on homework):

*Schedule everything - your classes, your babysitting, your homework, and your exercise. If you move things around, you can find an hour each day easily. Don't schedule your whole day back-to-back, just fill up about 50%-70% and leave the rest of the time for the unexpected stuff. I have mine set up on Google Calendar so that I get reminders on my email and phone. Seeing it come up like that makes it a non-negotiable part of the day for me, like class or a job. I need structure to keep me from sitting around reading or playing computer games all day; it sounds like you do, too.
*Reward yourself with non-food things. For example, I like to play online time-management games (what an oxymoron!) or strategy games. I bought myself a couple of addictive games that have to do with fitness, and I made a rule for myself that I can only play them if I've already worked out that day. Other things work too, like downloading a great workout song or scheduling some time out for a manicure if you work out 5 days in a week.
*Just do it - but not in a "suck it up, Buttercup" way. On days when I'm REALLY unmotivated to exercise, I get into my gym clothes and tell myself that I only have to do 10-15 minutes. By the time I'm there and on the elliptical or treadmill, I'm thinking "I might as well get in the 30 minute minimum.... well, I've gone 30 minutes, seems silly not to do the 45 I usually do on this machine.... oh hell, I might as well do my mile walk to cool down."
*One workout at a time. Each time you break a sweat, you score a victory. By the time you hit the showers, you're healthier than you were when you woke up this morning, and that's something to celebrate.

I try to find ways to get rid of any excuse for myself. For example, bringing clothes so I CAN workout after class.

Mostly I make my motivated self find ways to co*k-block my lazy self from just going home and vegging after the day is done.

Are there any spots in your day where you can make that happen? It is really hard to get started, but once you find something you enjoy doing - you'll want to keep doing it and feel guilty if you don't!

I just read you post now- I'm a lonely wolf. your bf may not be pushing you towards weight loss, but it is true that he will be really excited to see a new girl( who is more sexier and fit and that is you itself k), and dont grin..

adjust your workouts and use your likes and dislikes in conjunction with working out to your advantage. As a lazy person you probably like sleep. Workout at night RIGHT before and just think about the tremendous amount of great sleep you will get if you exercise. Also, try taking creatine and weight lifting. Creatine is said to have great effects on the functionality of the brain and levels of fatigue. The only problem with this is that you cannot be lazy to drink water. Also, add some friends on mfp and look at their logs. Idk about you but I get pissed as **** if someone is basically effortlessly doing better than me.

I'm lazy too, and I hate the elliptical and gym machines. I use a FitBit Zip to motivate me to move. Literally just MOVE- walking is exercise too! I won't let it read below 10,000 steps at the end of the day- not acceptable. So most days, I just put on my sneakers and walk around the neighborhood until I hit my step goal! I sometimes even chat on the phone while I walk- but I try to walk fast! Often that walk will turn into a bit of running too. I go to Zumba as well, which is really fun and almost doesn't feel like a workout- except oh wait, I'm sweating and panting like crazy!

Also the FitBit syncs with MFP, so it'll give me a "calorie adjustment" depending on my steps. If I hit my 10,000 steps, I've usually earned about ~250 cals from exercise...and often I hit 15,000 when I run or Zumba, so I get like 450 cals! I don't usually eat them back but it's SO cool that it all syncs up!

I also found motivation doing Couch to 5k - it was really exciting to see the progress I made getting better at running! I've kept running ~2x a week since and I LOVE seeing myself go farther and get faster- I've NEVER been athletic so to be getting into a "sport" feels so good!

Laziness is super tough to overcome. I'm terrified of gaining the weight back and its what keeps me from being lazy for any long periods of time. I do think it has to start with attempting to do something you like. I tend to be forced to walk because I have a dog but I do enjoy walking as well. Once I come back from the walk ,I tend to find it easier to either do a video or lift weights. So I guess my suggestion is to get a high energy dog

I'm lazy too, and unmotivated to exercise. Doesn't help that I work a desk job. So I have been forcing myself to move even when I'm sitting. I probably look hyper now, because I can't sit still, ever. I'm always bouncing or kicking my legs or something. It's not much but it burns more calories than just sitting.

I've been overweight my whole life, and its taken me this long to finally WANT it. I still have my ups and downs but I'm more motivated than ever. We never really take advice to heart when we're young, because you feel you have all the time in the world. You don't want to be 40, like me, looking back and wondering where the heck did the last 20 years go?! LIVE LIFE. Be happy. Be motivated. Find what makes you happy and keeps you motivated. YOU have to WANT it for yourself. My "fear" now is, losing weight, getting fit, being so happy, and then being mad at myself for waiting so long to be fit and active and healthy - but I'm looking forward to losing the weight and being fit and active and healthy with my son and husband and family and friends. Always look forward, not back, and get excited about starting new chapters in your life. Your "career" may yet to be determined, so focus on yourself and your well being. One step at a time. One day at a time.:flowerforyou:

- Make a daily stroll with your boyfriend part of your routine. Log it, every time.

This does help; I walk with my husband after dinner some nights. Every bit counts!

Yes, every bit does count. I get some of my best exercise when I just grab my bike and head out for 20min.

Just do one little thing. Everyday. You are obviously not too lazy to get on here and ask for help. Seriously. Get a piece of paper, Write your intention at the top, number it 1-31 and EVERY DAY do one little thing to meet your intention. It can be the littlest thing. You will feel really good about yourself, and this will motivate you to do it again, and again with everything. And before you know it, all of those little things add up to BIG changes. :flowerforyou: