Does anyone else dislike exercise?
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I HATE exercise every morning before pressing play, I HATE it through the warm up, and then I LOVE it when I'm done. I have to just do it, and then I know I will feel great afterwards. It's like waxing my legs - I dread it, contemplate just skipping it (who wants smooth legs anyways?), but then I suck it up and do it anyways, and after some pain and cursing, it's always worth it; my legs are smooth and I feel fantastic and confident.
Exercise is the same, you have to endure the unpleasant parts to enjoy the benefits.
That's the thing though... still don't love it when I'm done. I wish I could say I'm enjoying the benefits, but short of sore muscles and weight loss (which is due to a calorie deficit) I can't say I've noticed that much of that either. Ok, I can lift heavier weights now (although progress has been incredibly slow), and I can finally do push ups...
I'm not totally unfit, I mean I can run a 5k, although only in 35 minutes, and I'm not exactly new at this, considering I've been exercising 6 or 7 days a week for 1.5 year now... I've tried Zumba, different classes at the gym, weight lifting (not heavy heavy but heavy enough for me, but I'm not noticing huge progress either, but probably again because it's such a chore for me)... not my thing. As a kid I didn't like anything but volley ball, I did some tennis but I wasn't good in either of those.
I like walking, but unfortunately that ranks pretty low when it comes to activity. And the reason I like it is because it's time for myself when I'm not pestered every two seconds by my kids or something... so, gotta laugh at the 'sociable' aspect of exercise being the best part of it, because it's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. I've started to run a bit but I can't say I love it, I just do it to burn calories... although I guess it's nice to see that I can do it. And yeah I'll ride my stationary bike while watching TV, no problem there either, I don't mind.
But the problem again is that, well, I can't just do cardio, lol.
Maybe the problem is that you are only exercising to burn calories.
Not pointing fingers...I felt that same way in the beginning. I quit tracking my exercise. I didn't want to only do it to lose weight. I now use my exercise to gauge my daily activity level. It took some of the stress off.
This way it allowed me to do the things that I enjoyed instead of doing the things that burned the most calories. Walking might not burn a lot of calories but it keeps me up and moving...not just for 30 minutes or an hour...but all day long. I pick routes that challenge me...up and down hills...sometimes I go for speed...sometimes distance. Soon I will be moving to a place where there is a set (lots of steps) that I can add to my walks.
I am not fond of strength training (probably because I never feel as if I know what I am doing or like you said...my progress is slow...but I am 62 and need to cut myself some slack).
I just could never wrap my head around...exercising to eat more. I had to separate the diet from the exercise and just let them compliment each other instead of being dependent upon each other.0 -
Thanks to the poster who said that it's what adults do to be responsible or something like that. My first response was to feel angry, but you are correct. Burying my head in the sand won't get me any closer to my goal and will end in my developing Type II Diabetes and other weight related problems. I've always said I dislike exercise, but the truth is I DO enjoy walking, swimming, roller skating and Zumba. There are two things I need to do immediately. The first is working exercise into my schedule at least four days a week. I mean, I eat everyday, I bathe everyday I can move everyday too. The second thing is I got a Wi and I want to find a good Zumba game/program to use at home when I can't make it to class.0
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Maybe the problem is that you are only exercising to burn calories.
Not pointing fingers...I felt that same way in the beginning. I quit tracking my exercise. I didn't want to only do it to lose weight. I now use my exercise to gauge my daily activity level. It took some of the stress off.
This way it allowed me to do the things that I enjoyed instead of doing the things that burned the most calories. Walking might not burn a lot of calories but it keeps me up and moving...not just for 30 minutes or an hour...but all day long. I pick routes that challenge me...up and down hills...sometimes I go for speed...sometimes distance. Soon I will be moving to a place where there is a set (lots of steps) that I can add to my walks.
I am not fond of strength training (probably because I never feel as if I know what I am doing or like you said...my progress is slow...but I am 62 and need to cut myself some slack).
I just could never wrap my head around...exercising to eat more. I had to separate the diet from the exercise and just let them compliment each other instead of being dependent upon each other.
Actually I use TDEE because I hated having to track exercise.
I have to add - I like hiking. But I have little kids who scream and whine and complain if we go somewhere and walk longer than a mile. It makes it impossible... although we keep trying (and regretting it). But even on the best days I keep having to wait for hubby and kids to catch up. Even when they are in school, I can't exactly drive one hour somewhere for a hike that might take 3 or 4 hours when I have to pick them up 6 hours later... so my options are pretty limited (plus the weather makes it pretty unpleasant 7 months out of 12 anyway).
When I lived or worked in Paris (coincidentally), I used to walk 3 hours a day... Here it's just harder to do so, lack of sidewalks or just not much to see. I'd totally go to NYC just to spend the day in Central Park but again... kids. Bleh.0 -
I love the feeling of hiking to find myself at the top of a mountain. I enjoy skateboarding with the radio playing. I enjoy swimming and being active. Doing situps? not so much. Its about finding ways to be active that you enjoy.0
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Oh OP thankyouthankyouthankyou!
I hate exercise. I hate the sweaty, clammy, lung wrenching, red misting, under achieving whole thing. Yes. I was one of the kids picked last for teams. I can't catch or hit a ball. I have huge boobs that could be classed along with anti personnel weaponry when moving at anything over a brisk amble. I've worn sports bras built by Tony Stark in order to do the following:
I have in my time tried aerobics/water aerobics, running/jogging, badminton, climbing, cycling, fell walking, gym, horse riding, lacrosse, martial arts, pilates, squash, swimming, tennis, volleyball, windsurfing and zumba.
Some of these things I have enjoyed doing. Most of them I've enjoyed stopping. I did get a buzz from post work out doing some of them. But I hated starting all of them. The only one I did become addicted too was gym, but that was after my beloved husband died. Once I got beyond the severe grief the old drudgery kicked in.
I'm living in hope of once I've lost the bulk I'll find it easier and I do fully intend to join a gym in another 30lbs or so.
I am in awe of some of the gym bunnies on here and would love to be in your ranks. I salute you... but
for now I'm going to keep counting as activity gardening, housework and walking the dog.0 -
I have to add - I like hiking. But I have little kids who scream and whine and complain if we go somewhere and walk longer than a mile. It makes it impossible... although we keep trying (and regretting it). But even on the best days I keep having to wait for hubby and kids to catch up.
I have a coworker that vacations by himself once a year just so he can go hiking in beautiful mountains. The way he described it, it's very economical because he books his trips well in advance, nothing fancy but a place to rest his head while hiking, etc
And it's pretty clear that you're very active! I think you're boxed in by traditional definitions of exercise (or, perhaps maybe you truly don't like to exercise?
). Personally I don't believe in any kind of rule that says thou shalt do "cardio" or even "weight lifting", but I suppose that's where the suck it up and do it folks have a point. 0 -
I HATE exercise every morning before pressing play, I HATE it through the warm up, and then I LOVE it when I'm done. I have to just do it, and then I know I will feel great afterwards. It's like waxing my legs - I dread it, contemplate just skipping it (who wants smooth legs anyways?), but then I suck it up and do it anyways, and after some pain and cursing, it's always worth it; my legs are smooth and I feel fantastic and confident.
Exercise is the same, you have to endure the unpleasant parts to enjoy the benefits.
That's the thing though... still don't love it when I'm done. I wish I could say I'm enjoying the benefits, but short of sore muscles and weight loss (which is due to a calorie deficit) I can't say I've noticed that much of that either. Ok, I can lift heavier weights now (although progress has been incredibly slow), and I can finally do push ups...
I'm not totally unfit, I mean I can run a 5k, although only in 35 minutes, and I'm not exactly new at this, considering I've been exercising 6 or 7 days a week for 1.5 year now... I've tried Zumba, different classes at the gym, weight lifting (not heavy heavy but heavy enough for me, but I'm not noticing huge progress either, but probably again because it's such a chore for me)... not my thing. As a kid I didn't like anything but volley ball, I did some tennis but I wasn't good in either of those.
I like walking, but unfortunately that ranks pretty low when it comes to activity. And the reason I like it is because it's time for myself when I'm not pestered every two seconds by my kids or something... so, gotta laugh at the 'sociable' aspect of exercise being the best part of it, because it's exactly what I'm trying to avoid. I've started to run a bit but I can't say I love it, I just do it to burn calories... although I guess it's nice to see that I can do it. And yeah I'll ride my stationary bike while watching TV, no problem there either, I don't mind.
But the problem again is that, well, I can't just do cardio, lol.
-Dance
-Gymnastics
-Swimming
-Hiking
-Horseback Riding
-Golfing
-Riding a bike
-Canoeing or kayaking
-Playing frisbee
-Playing a sport, like baseball
-Gardening
-Hopscotch
-Visit the zoo
-Zip lining
-Martial Arts
-Roller Skating0 -
If you like exercise you are either crazy or delusional.
You don't LIKE exercise, you like the way you feel afterward, or you like how you look after spending several weeks on a program.
No one LIKES exercise itself.
Want to lose weight?
Learn to control hunger.
Skip breakfast and make your mornings useful without stuffing your stomach.
:laugh: This is perhaps the most absurd thing I've read on MFP all week. (Previous Poster: If you don't share my views, you're insane or delusional.) That's a really dysfunctional worldview. :huh:
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
No. People are made to exercise. There are some physical functions that require full ranges of motion and/or regular activity to stay healthy. That's why we have "sedentary diseases."0 -
going to the gym and getting in the pool is the highlight of my day. i feel really sorry for anyone who hates themself enough to just plod through a workout they hate every day without exploring other options that might actually be satisfying and enjoyable.0
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I have a love/hate relationship with exercise. I hated it for the first year or so, but since I got a gym in my basement....I'm starting to really look forward to working out. I don't know, it's just my time to be alone, listen to whatever music I want, as loud as I want, and just do my thing. I do mostly strength training, and I feel very accomplished after I add weight, after each workout. I like the way I feel afterward.0
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If you like exercise you are either crazy or delusional.
You don't LIKE exercise, you like the way you feel afterward, or you like how you look after spending several weeks on a program.
No one LIKES exercise itself.
Want to lose weight?
Learn to control hunger.
Skip breakfast and make your mornings useful without stuffing your stomach.
:laugh: This is perhaps the most absurd thing I've read on MFP all week. (Previous Poster: If you don't share my views, you're insane or delusional.) That's a really dysfunctional worldview. :huh:
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
Truly an exercise in the absurd.
Reducing the capacity to enjoy things and think to a pure repoductive function is ridiculous.
If the only purpose you have is to reproduce what are you doing on the Internet, Steve?0 -
I keep seeing people who love working out, doing dvd programs etc... 1.5 year later I still don't. I force myself to do it, typically really doing half of it because I can't keep up. I've tried lots of different things. . None of that 'exercise high'. At this point I realize I just don't want it hard enough.
Is it just me?
I hate exercising. I LOATHE it. HATE HATE HATE. That's why I don't....and that's why my weight loss isn't more consistent - lol. But hey...can't win 'em all!0 -
The only thing that I really enjoy is walking on the treadmill. And not the walking itself, but the audiobooks I listen to while I walk. Sometimes they're so good I can't resist walking more than I originally intended. If you do like walking try incline walking. That actually ranks up there with jogging.0
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The only thing that I really enjoy is walking on the treadmill. And not the walking itself, but the audiobooks I listen to while I walk. Sometimes they're so good I can't resist walking more than I originally intended.
I love audio books while walking too-- it's really the only time I make for "reading."0 -
I hate it! I hate starting it, I hate while I'm doing it... but, once I'm done... I'm happy I did it!0
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If you like exercise you are either crazy or delusional.
You don't LIKE exercise, you like the way you feel afterward, or you like how you look after spending several weeks on a program.
No one LIKES exercise itself.
Want to lose weight?
Learn to control hunger.
Skip breakfast and make your mornings useful without stuffing your stomach.
:laugh: This is perhaps the most absurd thing I've read on MFP all week. (Previous Poster: If you don't share my views, you're insane or delusional.) That's a really dysfunctional worldview. :huh:
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
Hmmm, so by your logic humans aren't made to poop as it has nothing to do with reproduction.
That explains a lot about your posts since you are full of it. :bigsmile:0 -
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
I kind of get what you are saying here (I think) and I agree with you in part (lawd help me...)
I don't like they way the weight loss industry has seemingly taken ownership over exercise. It seems that nowadays the main reason for doing exercise is not the fitness benefits it confers, the joy of the game, the spiritual and mental sense of achievement or learning new skills and achieving your fitness goals.
No, it is the calorie burn...
I think people who incorporate exercise into their routines solely as a weight loss aid will eventually end up hating it or doing it begrudgingly unless they find the enjoyment of engaging in sport for its own end along the way.0 -
I like walking and listening to my favorite music, doing yard work, or deep cleaning in the house. One of my pals says to honor personal preference and that's the key to success. I have a fitbit and try to challenge myself to walk at least 5 miles a day. I have walk steadily for 1 hour but the rest is just moving around whether working or in the house.0
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I hate exercising around other people. I do the work, but I worry so much about how I look to other people that I do everything in the most secluded manner I can.
I LOVE lifting. It's my favorite form of exercise. I absolutely ADORE deadlifts. The problem is the anxiety that builds as I come to anticipate being around the gym rats and the guys benching my squat. If I had the space and money to put a rack in my house and have a home gym, I'd probably totally get past that dithering phase where you just flip-flop on "Do I go work out today? I should. Do I wanna?" And once I fall off the wagon, I tend to pile on way too many school and work obligations for good functioning.
I also love hiking in woodsy areas, but I feel like it almost doesn't count as an exercise because, well, it's just walking. And as it turns out, I often end up spending more time taking pictures of spiders and insects (I'm a bug lover, don't judge lol) than I do actually hiking.
I haven't learned to love running itself yet, but I do adore the feeling of a good run completed, for sure. And since I can't stand to run on city streets, I love the seclusion and break away from real life that is running on park trails. It's the closer-to-nature experience of a good hike but harder on the body.
And there are things I don't like. I don't hate machines, but I certainly don't enjoy them and I don't really get the good buzz afterward like from running. I HATE stretching, but I know it's necessary, and I know I still don't stretch enough. One might guess that I'm not big on group fitness classes; aerobics, body sculpting, zumba, whatever you wanna call it, I don't get more motivated by the presence of other people. At best, I don't mind them. Video programs are pretty bleh for me as well.
I certainly don't blame people for not liking the exercise they do, but I am also in the camp that thinks these people just haven't found the physical activity they do like.0 -
This is mesmerizing.Someone forgot to tell Frank that "no no one LIKES exercise"
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-Dance
-Gymnastics
-Swimming
-Hiking
-Horseback Riding
-Golfing
-Riding a bike
-Canoeing or kayaking
-Playing frisbee
-Playing a sport, like baseball
-Gardening
-Hopscotch
-Visit the zoo
-Zip lining
-Martial Arts
-Roller Skating
I'm allergic to horses... Don't know how to ride a bike, and I'm afraid of heights (which makes riding a bike difficult too, because yeah, it's THAT bad). I should try martial arts one day though. I've tried most of the other stuff...going to the gym and getting in the pool is the highlight of my day. i feel really sorry for anyone who hates themself enough to just plod through a workout they hate every day without exploring other options that might actually be satisfying and enjoyable.
I'm 36, I've tried a lot of things, believe me... still haven't found anything enjoyable except walking. I'm not sure how it means I'm hating myself for forcing myself to exercise though... on the contrary, it's because I don't want to hate myself that I do.0 -
If you like exercise you are either crazy or delusional.
You don't LIKE exercise, you like the way you feel afterward, or you like how you look after spending several weeks on a program.
No one LIKES exercise itself.
Want to lose weight?
Learn to control hunger.
Skip breakfast and make your mornings useful without stuffing your stomach.
:laugh: This is perhaps the most absurd thing I've read on MFP all week. (Previous Poster: If you don't share my views, you're insane or delusional.) That's a really dysfunctional worldview. :huh:
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
This has to be a troll of the highest order. Just has to be...0 -
If you like exercise you are either crazy or delusional.
You don't LIKE exercise, you like the way you feel afterward, or you like how you look after spending several weeks on a program.
No one LIKES exercise itself.
Want to lose weight?
Learn to control hunger.
Skip breakfast and make your mornings useful without stuffing your stomach.
:laugh: This is perhaps the most absurd thing I've read on MFP all week. (Previous Poster: If you don't share my views, you're insane or delusional.) That's a really dysfunctional worldview. :huh:
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
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I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
I kind of get what you are saying here (I think) and I agree with you in part (lawd help me...)
I don't like they way the weight loss industry has seemingly taken ownership over exercise. It seems that nowadays the main reason for doing exercise is not the fitness benefits it confers, the joy of the game, the spiritual and mental sense of achievement or learning new skills and achieving your fitness goals.
No, it is the calorie burn...
I think people who incorporate exercise into their routines solely as a weight loss aid will eventually end up hating it or doing it begrudgingly unless they find the enjoyment of engaging in sport for its own end along the way.
This makes me a little crazy.0 -
I'm 36, I've tried a lot of things, believe me... still haven't found anything enjoyable except walking. I'm not sure how it means I'm hating myself for forcing myself to exercise though... on the contrary, it's because I don't want to hate myself that I do.
If walking is what you like, then just do that.
Multiple short walks count just as much as long walks. 10,000-12,000 steps a day will net you 5 miles of walking.0 -
He's skipping breakfast.
I stand by the post.
People aren't made to exercise. Exercise is a means to an end.
People aren't made to eat food.
It is a means to an end.
The point of all humans are to reproduce.
Everything else serves that purpose.
Even if it takes delusions or insanity to serve that purpose.
Of course, all people who say they love exercise aren't crazy- not even half of them.
By far most are in a delusional state conditioned by culture, or have a secondary objective, i.e. get people to enroll in their work-out class.
People who are rational know that exercise is not fun. But they need to to look good and be healthy.
We are talking repetitive exercise here and not a competitive sport like tennis or golf.
Truly an exercise in the absurd.
Reducing the capacity to enjoy things and think to a pure repoductive function is ridiculous.
If the only purpose you have is to reproduce what are you doing on the Internet, Steve?0 -
Nobody loves exercise. We do it for the benefits. It's part of being an adult, doing things we'd rather not.
I will have to disagree 100% with you on this.You're talking for everybody else, but I am sure, many people like myself, LOVEEEEEEEE working out. I actually hate it when I can't lift weights, sweat, run out of breath, feel lightheaded, be sore, be in pain, push myself beyond my limits and see how far I can get. In fact, it is the only thing that truly makes me happy.
To the OP. There are many ways of exercising. While I understand not everybody will love to workout, you can find what works better for you and makes you feel good/happy. For instance, I hate doing Yoga, and as much as I know it is beyond good for our bodies, I have tried it and it feels like torture. For some people, Yoga is the only thing they enjoy and they will get amazing results with it. So my advice to you is, experiment with different types of exercises. Yoga, bicycle, swimming, rock climbing, etc. There are infinite amount of things you can try until you find what you like the best.I keep seeing people who love working out, doing dvd programs etc... 1.5 year later I still don't. I force myself to do it, typically really doing half of it because I can't keep up. I've tried lots of different things. . None of that 'exercise high'. At this point I realize I just don't want it hard enough.
Is it just me?0 -
I used to be a hangry cardio queen. I hated it, but it was all I knew. I'd force myself to do an hour on the cardio equipment at the gym, or do some insane workout DVD at home.
In May, I started lifting heavy. And since then, I eagerly await my morning alarm clock so that I can go lift 3x a week at 5:00am. I love it. Not once have I ever thought "Gee, I really don't want to go to the gym and squat with the weight of a small human-being on my back". I found what works for me, and that will be something different for everyone.0 -
I keep seeing people who love working out, doing dvd programs etc... 1.5 year later I still don't. I force myself to do it, typically really doing half of it because I can't keep up. I've tried lots of different things. . None of that 'exercise high'. At this point I realize I just don't want it hard enough.
Is it just me?
You can't cook a chicken and you hate exercise. Woman! Come on!!! 0 -
Find something you love, like hiking, kickboxing, biking, dancing, etc. I enjoy hiking, martial arts and dancing. So that's what I tend to do for exercise. I also try different things so that I can see if I like it. I find making a commitment helps me to stay motivated and if it's something I don't hate doing then I'm more likely to do it.0
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