Gained weight so far ... I hate exercise
meowincat
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sigh. I've gained 2 pounds since I started using this. I stay under the calorie limit on average, but I haven't been exercising. I started last night - obviously I have to keep it up. I hate exercise! I work 3 part-time jobs, so finding time is hard. But I'm going on a cruise in 10 months so I really need to get with it!
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Everyone hates exercise who just starts out. You're hot, sweaty, breathing hard, and it hurts. What's to like about it? Lol. Of course I am being sarcastic with you, as I have exercised for the better part of my life, and I love it. Had I not stopped exercising 5 years ago, those 25 pounds would not have snuck up on me like they did. So I went back to my Jazzercise class and have peeled off 20 pounds of if with 5 more to go.
Losing weight is really 96 percent of what you're eating. It's simply calories in, versus calories out. It's not magic, it's math. If you're consuming more calories than you're burning in a day you'll gain weight. If you're burning more calories than you're consuming you'll lose weight.
I do portion control, I don't go for weird, promises of losing 20 pounds in 2 weeks, by bulking up on one food while eliminating another, aka the yo yo diet plans. Typically weight lost quickly is often gained back twice as fast, plus another 20 or so.
So eat less, move more is my advice.0 -
Can you find something you like? I hate the gym. Really hate it. Hate running too. But I started Taekwondo and I love it. I'm learning to do something, not just sweating for exercise and that makes it so much better. I love it so much that now I'm starting to run as well, just so I am fitter for Taekwondo.
Do you like dance? would a martial art interest you?0 -
So in 1 day you are already burned out, srsly?0
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Many people hate it at first and come to love it later - especially considering the way it makes you feel (the endorphins, the self confidence boost, the energy, the stress relief, the improved sleep...etc). Give it time and you will most likely come to enjoy it!
Also, look for exercise that you DO enjoy! Like hiking? Find a good trail. Like to swim? Maybe running is your thing. Or how about a fitness class - there are a huge variety. Try one of the Beachbody programs like P90X or (once you're more in shape) Insanity. Give yourself a variety of options so you don't burn out.
Keep at it...it gets SO much better!
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Hate to break it to you but you may find you initially gain even more on the scales with starting to exercise. Your body will hold on to more water through glycogen. However this will drop off give it time.
Changes can take 4-6weeks for some people but they will happen so long as you keep in a calorie deficit. And remember the more you exercise the more you can eat. Which is always a bonus!
Edited - yep its hard to find time but if you want it bad enough you will manage it. However saying that you don't have to workout to lose weight if you don't want to. But it will make you feel better :happy:0 -
I hate exercise, too. But when I only cut my calories, its not enough....my metabolism is too slow now. So I bite the bullet and work out several times a week and the weight is coming off again. No one wants to be a sweaty mess but if it gets me healthy, I'll live with it. I wont live without it,...literally. Another plus is it keeps me off the antidepressants....really helps with mood. 0
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66 days ago...I hated exercise too! I started walking - the only thing I could think of sticking with long term. My leg muscles hurt until week 4. Now I can walk for an insane amount of time. Bought a fit bit flex to keep me honest. Plus I am type A so the stats help me to know exactly how much more walking I need to do each day compared to how much I eat!
Good Luck!0 -
Hate to break it to you but you may find you initially gain even more on the scales with starting to exercise. Your body will hold on to more water through glycogen. However this will drop off give it time.
Changes can take 4-6weeks for some people but they will happen so long as you keep in a calorie deficit. And remember the more you exercise the more you can eat. Which is always a bonus!
Edited - yep its hard to find time but if you want it bad enough you will manage it. However saying that you don't have to workout to lose weight if you don't want to. But it will make you feel better :happy:
^^^^^ What she said.
I swim 5 times per week, and guaranteed, if I weight myself within 24 hours of exercise, my weight has gone up (on the scale) once I leave it for a few days, it drops down to what it actually is.
OP, I totally get what you mean about exercise. When I started, I hated the idea of it. It's a case of finding something that you actually enjoy doing, then slowly incorporating it into your daily (weekly) routine. Eventually, you'll grow to like it!0 -
I used to work out all the time. Went to the gym, rollerbladed, walking/running/hiking ,etc. Then I got really sick and had a bunch of surgeries and just don't seem to get back to it. I'm recovered - just not interested anymore. I have some success with an exercise program on Xbox and walking is ok. Just trying to psych myself up - hopefully having the concrete goal of a cruise will help! (BTW - it's week 3 not day 1)0
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I swim, I ride horses, I walk, I jog, I do videos in my living room and I also do yoga at home.. I am 290lbs with a bum leg and I can 100% GUARANTEE the longer you stick with it, the easier it becomes! I HATE exercise, but when I push myself to get off my big butt and start it, I am 100% committed till that hour is up!
You need to realize in order to succeed you will stumble and fall sometimes, but you are the only one who can pull yourself up off the ground and push your self onward!! YOU GOT THIS, PUSH!!0 -
try the June 3500 calorie workout challenge on MFP, you might find it motivating and well, a challenge!:laugh: :bigsmile: :drinker:0
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where do I find the June 3500 calorie workout challenge? Goals are helpful!0
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If you cant or don't like to exercise, then modify what you eat & how much you eat.
Don't drink your calories...starbucks, fruit juices etc.
The only flavored beverage that I drink is propel zero but only for taking meds (some are smelly & most don't taste good) so the only way I can get them down is with Propel Zero (I like the Kiwi or Berry flavor).
I reserve the Propel Zero for Only meds and drink water all other times (cheaper that way)!
I have not had any carbonated Anything since I started MFP (mid April?) which has been good for my wallet and even better for my health!
What about floor exercises while listening to music or watching tv?0 -
I used to work out all the time. Went to the gym, rollerbladed, walking/running/hiking ,etc. Then I got really sick and had a bunch of surgeries and just don't seem to get back to it. I'm recovered - just not interested anymore. I have some success with an exercise program on Xbox and walking is ok. Just trying to psych myself up - hopefully having the concrete goal of a cruise will help! (BTW - it's week 3 not day 1)
There is lots of simple ways to get exercise in.
Walking - everybody likes a walk, right?!
Light weight lifting before bed - easy, tones you up and burns calories (I know a girl who had major overall success just from using her shake weight 3 times a week for 6 months)
Swimming - I only suggest this because it literally did miracles for me, I went from being massively overweight and flabby, to having toned/ripped shoulders, back, arms and chest, even though I weigh more on the scale than my Dad, I fit into his clothing better than he does.
There are so many ways to incorporate exercise into your day without having to actually think about it as exercise, as contradictory as that may sound!0 -
Don't be discouraged - you started last night! All of us fluctuate and all of us have good days and bad days. Believe me, I am a total beginner as well and not an athletic or active person at all. I know it's hard to start out but if you stay with it, in a few days you'll start feeling more motivated. I also hate working out but today after a half hour speed walk I felt really good and it made me look forward to working out! Just remember that any progress is progress, even if it didn't quite meet your daily goal or expectation. There's always tomorrow, but you'll also thank yourself for whatever you've accomplished today!0
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You just started...I mean just started! You can't walk into this thinking there is an easy way because if there was everyone would be skinny. Fact is eating right is a great way to start, but you have to put in the real work and I am sorry to say it is exercise. You have to find something that you don't mind doing. Try grabbing a bottle of water after dinner and taking a 30 min walk to start. Hang in there and understand it takes work.0
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Find something you like, or hate the least.
I like to dance ( hip hop) ,walk my dog,swim,jump rope, and do easy level yoga stretching. I try to do 30 minutes a day of one of those, and is always do 90 mins per week of excersize.
I don't get big muscle gains, or big calorie burns, but something is better than nothin'.0 -
What cruise line you going with?0
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What everyone is saying is true. It's really more about Calories in and Calories out. You can look at my diary. I'm in my mid 40s. I eat a little bit of Ice Cream almost every night. But I really watch what I'm taking in. And I've been losing weight consistently every week.
Granted I weight train twice a week and try to walk 2 miles twice a week as well.
Try just walking 2-3 times a week and see your result.
Also try measuring your body parts.
One other thing, try weighing yourself multiple times throughout the day. I did this to see how much my weight changes during the day. I'll weigh myself before I eat... then after I eat... before I need to go to the bathroom and after... just to see how everything effects my weight.
But only record your official weigh-ins in the morning completely naked. After going t the bathroom and before breakfast.
For example my official weigh in is Sat morning 9:00 am PST. After going to the bathroom and before breakfast.0 -
66 days ago...I hated exercise too! I started walking - the only thing I could think of sticking with long term. My leg muscles hurt until week 4. Now I can walk for an insane amount of time. Bought a fit bit flex to keep me honest. Plus I am type A so the stats help me to know exactly how much more walking I need to do each day compared to how much I eat!
Good Luck!
I bought a Jawbone UP and love it. It not only tracks the steps during the day, but I can add in workouts, hiking, running, etc. then it tells me how many calories I burned and it will sync that to MFP. Fitbit and UP are getting very popular with not only those who want to lose weight but those that are already in good shape and want to keep an accurate account of what they're doing each day.
I'll be wearing one for the rest of my life. Today 10k steps before noon on a beautiful morning in the mountains.0 -
Many people hate it at first and come to love it later - especially considering the way it makes you feel (the endorphins, the self confidence boost, the energy, the stress relief, the improved sleep...etc). Give it time and you will most likely come to enjoy it!
Also, look for exercise that you DO enjoy! Like hiking? Find a good trail. Like to swim? Maybe running is your thing. Or how about a fitness class - there are a huge variety. Try one of the Beachbody programs like P90X or (once you're more in shape) Insanity. Give yourself a variety of options so you don't burn out.
Keep at it...it gets SO much better!
Agreed you have to like the exercise you're doing, otherwise you won't stick with it. I don't like to run either, my husband is a runner and has a gym downstairs, but I get bored with machines. I am a social person, so if I don't work out with others I won't lol. So it's Jazzercise for me.
The biggest problem that I see with beginner exercisers, is right off the bat they plan this insane exercise schedule that most seasoned exercisers couldn't keep up with. You know the 7 days a week, twice a day thing that will burn them out on the first day. Making them hate exercising all the more. Overweight people who are not accustomed to working out need to start off slowly, 2 to 3 times a week, and once they feel comfortable with that they can move up to 4 and they can also increase the intensity of their workouts as they start to gain endurance. Some need only to start walking a mile or 2, then someday that turns into a little jog, then after that a 5k. Any exercise routine is like that. None of us were born with endurance, that part has to be earned thru being consistent with your workouts and pushing yourself while doing it.0 -
The food intake is more than half the battle, so absolutely stay the course with that. Calories in, calories out. But as far as exercise… So many things out there will help you burn calories. It doesn't have to look like exercise. Yard work (lawn mowing, gardening, raking leaves, shoveling snow, etc). Hiking. Swimming. Walking the dog. Playing with kids. House cleaning. Shopping. Dancing. There are so many things you can do. Just find something you enjoy.0
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When you want a change, you've gotta make time.
I'm a full time graduate student (who's only break from class is a one month span in December-January), and also half time at my job. I'm exhausted a lot. I'm always busy. But I still make exercise a priority.
Cutting calories is only half the battle; exercise will only help you reach your goals faster. I made it to the halfway point of my goal in two months by doing both (14lbs). Find ways to incorporate exercise into your spare time. Do cardio during commercials while watching TV. Park your car farther from your job so you have to walk. Find time on the weekends to dedicate 30min-hour per day towards working out. There's easy ways to incorporate it, if you find you don't have the time. Heck, sometimes I lunge my way through my office!
Echoing what people said above; find something you like. Experiment, and when you find something you enjoy, stick with it. Just starting out is going to stink, since you're not used to it. Don't get discouraged, and push through it. It will get easier over time, and your stamina/endurance will only go up with each additional step you take.0 -
Well, a week and a half later, I've started exercising (cardio and strength) and now I've GAINED ANOTHER POUND!! Very disheartening. That's it - I'm going to keep track of my measurements instead of my weight (more concerned about that anyway) I'm also going to set this thing to lose more weight each week - I think the calories are set too high. grumble grumble grrr.....0
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sigh. I've gained 2 pounds since I started using this. I stay under the calorie limit on average, but I haven't been exercising. I started last night - obviously I have to keep it up. I hate exercise! I work 3 part-time jobs, so finding time is hard. But I'm going on a cruise in 10 months so I really need to get with it!
Losing weight is 80-90% diet. Just look at how many calories you have in a meal and look at how much exercise it takes to burn off that many calories. So it's easier to control your intake than try to burn it off. However exercise is good at buying back some calories. Depending on what you do it can be a lot of calories. So you can lose weight with no exercise.
Make sure you log everything, even a little taste here and there. You can nickel and dime yourself out of a 100 or more calories a day with little tastes.
Instead of exercising find an activity that you like. Walking is easy and anybody can do it. No special equipment required. You can run, you can bike, you can swim, you can dance, you can use videos or you can go outside. It doesn't have to be the same thing every day either. Find some kind of movement you like. It's hard initially because you're not coordinated and your muscles aren't strong, including your heart and lungs. So don't push so hard that you hate it. Eventually it gets to be a habit you love but it takes time.0 -
sigh. I've gained 2 pounds since I started using this. I stay under the calorie limit on average, but I haven't been exercising. I started last night - obviously I have to keep it up. I hate exercise! I work 3 part-time jobs, so finding time is hard. But I'm going on a cruise in 10 months so I really need to get with it!
You need to stay under the calorie limit every day, not just half the time. You don't have to exercise, but if you're not, diet and calorie deficit are going to be a lot more important and crucial to your goals.Well, a week and a half later, I've started exercising (cardio and strength) and now I've GAINED ANOTHER POUND!! Very disheartening. That's it - I'm going to keep track of my measurements instead of my weight (more concerned about that anyway) I'm also going to set this thing to lose more weight each week - I think the calories are set too high. grumble grumble grrr.....
That's normal. In fact, your weight will fluctuate in the same day - one pound change is very normal even with doing everything "right". I can fluctuate 2 pounds in either direction on the very same day. You don't lose weight instantly from one day to the next, you lose weight over time.0 -
I can't see your diary, so I'm not sure what/how much you are eating. If you open the diary, we could help better.
I'm going to say something that most people won't say--I managed to lose 126 lbs doing nearly no exercise because I am disabled and use a wheelchair a lot of the time. Do I hate exercise? No, I absolutely love it. I just can't do as much anymore due to my disability. But, you can lose without it. I lost by eating the right amount of food and tracking everything I ate each day. Weight loss comes from eating at a calorie deficit, whether you exercise or not.
Having said that, it's better for your health if you exercise. There are easy things to do that are exercise. Taking walks is exercise. Taking the steps instead of the elevator is exercise. Getting up from your desk several times a day to walk to the water fountain or to stretch is exercise. Swimming is exercise. Dancing is exercise. Taking a dance class is exercising. Taking an exercise class in a pool is exercise. Doing stretches is exercise. Sometimes I sit in my recliner and work my upper body by stretching and using thera-bands. I've also put the thera-bands around my legs and worked my legs while sitting in the recliner. It's still exercise. So, do the easy things instead of the hard things if this is what you need to do. Just try to move more.
You will lose weight as long as you eat at a deficit, even if you don't exercise. But, if you don't eat at a deficit, you won't lose anything. That's the most important part.0 -
I used to work out all the time. Went to the gym, rollerbladed, walking/running/hiking ,etc. Then I got really sick and had a bunch of surgeries and just don't seem to get back to it. I'm recovered - just not interested anymore. I have some success with an exercise program on Xbox and walking is ok. Just trying to psych myself up - hopefully having the concrete goal of a cruise will help! (BTW - it's week 3 not day 1)
I have lost 48lbs with walking as my primary exercise. You like in a town that is EXTREMELY fitness/biking/running/walking friendly. Take advantage of that. If I lived there, I would be walking LadyBird Lake EVERY FREAKING DAY!!!!0 -
sigh. I've gained 2 pounds since I started using this. I stay under the calorie limit on average, but I haven't been exercising. I started last night - obviously I have to keep it up. I hate exercise! I work 3 part-time jobs, so finding time is hard. But I'm going on a cruise in 10 months so I really need to get with it!
Where are you at in your cycle? When I'm PMSing, I can easily gain up to 5 pounds of water weight.
Are you weighing yourself at the same time every day? If not, do - it's important to get an accurate reading.
I used to hate exercise, too. But you don't have to do a "typical" exercise - I take adult jazz classes (so fun) and I do salsa dancing via YouTube. I also lift weights, and am starting to run, but those aren't necessary. Find something that's fun for you!
This weight loss stuff is tough - you'll get there.0 -
Chances are this has little to do with exercise and everything to do with how you're logging. I saw a diary once where the OP just listed three things each day. "Cereal". "Sandwich." "Pasta." Obviously she thought she was doing a stellar job, and only eating 500 cals a day... Another 'I'm not losing weight' poster was diligently logging around 2500 calories worth of McDonalds - two or three meals for lunch! - each day and didn't seem to know what all the red numbers meant. Another one I remember was a proper fibber, who was logging all her food as unreal fractions - like, 0.009g of pasta (0 calories!) and 0.0076g of chocolate (0 calories!)
So, your diary is private, so we can't see what the issue might be. Some common ones:
1. Weigh your food. Chances are you don't really know what 30g of cereal looks like, or 300g. Or 30g of broccolli versus 300g. Weigh it all. Surprise yourself!
2. Check the label. Some people like to make silly entries into the database, like cheese with 0 protein or sweets with 0 calories. They're lying to themselves, but they also bugger up the database for everyone else. Double check it against the label.
3. If you make a recipe, use the recipe planner. If you state you're making 4 servings, ensure you eat only a quarter of what you make.
4. Remember to add the oil you fry the veg in, the orange juice you drank, the butter on your toast and the milk in your tea.
5. Alcohol counts. It counts big time, so always log it.
6. Fruit counts too. You can get just as fat on bananas as you can on cheese.
7. You say you think the calories are set too high and you want to change them - but what are they? Change to? 1200 is quite harsh but doable for some people. I lost too fast on 1450, as I'm more active than average. Men can cut on 2000. What are your numbers? And what do you eat? We need to see the diary to really comment for sure.0
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