Hate working out. :)

Well....at least your honest. I would encourage you to not see exercise as only a way to lose weight. Exercise is so much more...way to feel empowered about your body, a way to have fun (hiking, swimming, etc). Really, once you are in better shape you will find that you enjoy and look forward to exercise. Focus on being healthier(weighing your food, eating moderate portions) and the rest will take care of itself. Do not focus so much on the weight loss. That will come along with the better habits you are establishing.

Funny i was just thinking this yesterday..I fractured my ankle so my ability to excercise has been limited...at least on the cardio side..and as ive gone through adjusting to m current conditions, i realised that while i could lose weight by diet alone, having an active routine has really motivated me to adhere to a sound nutritional plan..and without that motivation, i really have to be more concious of what im doing

Really? Have you tried different things or do you force yourself to do the things people/magazines tell you that you MUST do? Sorry, to me it's like people saying they hate veggies - have you really tried all veggies and tried cooking them in different ways or just eating them raw? I just find it hard to believe someone can hate all parts of a whole category of things.

I used to say the same thing but then I sucked it up and tried a bunch of stuff and found a few things that I like enough to keep me going. And I still whine some days, I think we all do. What I REALLY love to do is walk so I mostly do that this time of year. However, I hate the treadmill so in the colder months, I do workout DVDs or hop on the elliptical or stairmill and do some weights. I know I "should" be more consisent with weights and get back to running but I'm happy with what I'm doing right now and would rather stay consistent than force myself and be miserable. As long as I'm moving, that's a good thing.

I have to agree with TeaBea too. I look at some of my relatives as well as random people who look far too young to be using those scooters or walking canes and wonder if they were too careless with their physcial fitness. I'd rather be like my father who walks at about 4mph for 3-4 miles every day at age 71...you'd think he was 10-20 years younger with the way he walks - I have a hard time keeping up with him sometimes!

Hey girl!
This has helped me lose weight in the past as well
Im also a mommy of three, married and it be great to make friends.

I need motivation and i HATE to work out too.. its the worst lol

GOODLUCK TO YOU WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS

Jamie

I use to hate working out when I was doing endless hours of cardio a day to lose.
Start lifting heavy weights and I guarantee you will fall in love with it.

Also, don't rely so heavily on exercise as your only means to lose weight.
Losing weight happens by creating a calorie deficit. Exercise helps make that deficit bigger, but is more for fitness.

I think most people hate working out. It's the "work" part of it. This is what I tell my sister (who also hates working out): use your calories to lose weight and your workouts to get in shape or "earn" a reward. So... if you get a deficit in food alone... you don't HAVE to work out to lose that weight... but you can go for a run so you can have a glass of wine.... and of course lifting helps your body recomposition and you'll be much happier with the results you see. Welcome back... make it stick this time! Good luck

LIGHTBULB! That's why no one talks to me at bootcamp! It all makes sense now. haha. Thanks! Yes, I'm the same way, friendly and outgoing (outside of the gym) and once you get to know me.

Hello HWO - I try to talk myself out of going to the gym every time, but thankfully, I succeed only 10% of the time. It takes a while, but you will get to the point where you just know you feel better when you engage in an exercise routine. Even though you're young, and don't worry about this, working out helps you to tone up as you lose weight. The best exercise routine is the one you stick with, according to my doctor. Doc also said if one doesn't workout regularly, it will negatively affect the quality of your next decade.

Neville Goddard quote -- Change your attitude - change your destiny.

Sorry about throwing a quote at you, but this is a good one. Good luck to you. You may as well give in and adopt a healthy physical exercise routine. Your brain and body will thank you. :flowerforyou:

I am in the same boat. I despise working out. I would rather sit down and relax when I get home from work. I enjoy my sleep so to see me up at 5 am working out is well impossible lol. I was doing 60 minute zumba classes and half way through I would be panting and nauseated and ready to give up. But I ended up having so much fun that the hour went by very quickly! I am now trying things at home since I can't seem to ever get myself to the gym. Here's to motivation!!