I don't like exercise

Me too. I keep hearing about how exercise is supposed to be addictive, and I've been sticking with it 6 times a week since new year, but still waiting for the addiction to kick in :frown:

It would be so NICE if it didn't feel like such a chore every day!

As much as I'd like to say you'll figure it out, you might just be one of those people who hates to work out forever.

I thought I was, too. Turns out, I just had to find my sweet-spot. I ride my bike for an hour at about 9mph and burn around 400 cals. That will change with time, but, to be totally honest, I'd rather be doing just about anything else - or not doing anything at all, really. But It's one hour of my day that allows me an extra 400 calories in food. 1200 is NOT a lot to work with so the advantages outweigh the inconveniences and my desire to just stay home instead.

Trudge through!

I'm not the type of person who goes to the gym and works out for an hour or so. I would rather do something less..intense...so I started walking my dogs more often. Just 30 mins of walking burns 250+ calories. I do it when I get home from work. I usually walk to the mailbox down the street, and then aim to walk for 30 mins. Maybe consider just walking at first.

I an't say that I enjoy exercise all that much, but I do enjoy feeling like I am doing something for my health. What has been helping me to keep it up is that my slightly chubby 12 year old son has started doing the DVD with me. I want him to be healthy, so I do it and act all happy to encourage him. Maybe there is someone you can workout with that you can motivate, which will motivate you in turn. And you can always complain together, which is a bonus!

I was getting really bored with my workouts until I started doing kickboxing. It's something that I love and always wanted to really do. The videos are a start and they burn more calories than anything else I was doing previously.

Also - you may want to try Pilates or yoga. I thought I wouldn't really care for them at first, but I love them.

There are a bunch of good workouts on Netflix Instant Watch and, if you have Netflix subscription, it won't cost you anything extra.

I had to force myself in the beginning. I was tired and didn't wanna do it but I kept at it. Now I get all stiff and yucky feeling if I don't do it. It also really really helps me with stress relief. I love those endorphins!

I really don't know what to suggest to help you with this but just to let you know, I kind of feel the same and I definitely don’t think your alone on this one.

I am not a fan of exercise, I can and sometimes enjoy a light cardio workout... walking, jogging and boxing etc using the Wii Fit Plus and when the weather gets out nice I’d like to do my walking/tiny bit of jogging outside. I don’t enjoy the more intensive exercise, I have a JM 30 Day Shred DVD and find it a struggle to motivate myself to put it on but I know I can’t reap the benefits if I don’t put the hard work in and my bingo wings need toned with a mix of cardio/strength training.

I hit a plateau recently, and I think it was down to lack of regular exercise simply because I used to be full of excuses when getting home from work and wanting to having my tea first then feeling too tired to do anything afterwards. Now I try to work it into my morning routine and do a little but consistent amount Monday-Friday and if I can motivate myself I may/may not do a little at the weekends. I am amazed I have stuck it out for a week so far and that it is actually working for me but doing it in the morning means I’m getting it out of the way then I can enjoy my day without the “Oh I am dreading the exercise I have to do when I get home from work” feeling. The only thing that get me up and out of bed in the morning to do this short amount of exercise (when all I really want to do is hit the ‘snooze’ button) is thinking about the benefits... it means I will have worked some muscle and may be on my way to toning up my body, I have more calories to eat that day (mmm yeah!) and I am losing weight and cms (baby steps) again because I am getting regular activity in... It’s not a lot and not as intensive as most people’s workouts on here but for me it’s something and I don’t care as long as I’m moving.

I really hope you can find something that will work for you! Hopefully with people’s suggestions via this post you can get something out of it that will help you.

Good Luck xxx

I'm guilty of it too! I've been "trying" to lose weight since October and I only started exercising for real last week. It does get easier once I'm into it but I still can't say i LIKE it. I watch TV shows on my computer (like Teen Mom and ABC shows) while on the elliptical and that helps. I told myself if I can't watch TV online anymore unless I'm on the elliptical.

Fake it to you make it. Or something like that.

Everytime you tell yourself you don't like it, you are really telling yourself, you don't want to change. So don't be surprized when you fall off the wagon and back onto the couch. "I hate exercise" is the same as saying "I am punishing myself by doing something I don't want to do." We will all only take so much punishment.

Rather than focusing on the "don't like" and the "exercise" , how about focusing on the part you like? Maybe you like that you are the only one that can get yourself to get off your butt and out there in the dreaded world of sweat and pain and ripped muscles. Or maybe you like telling your mom you walked/ran/biked XX miles this week and that amazes her. Or maybe you like that proving to yourself that you can to it. Or maybe you like wearing the cutest exercise outfits. Whatever.

I put audiobooks on my mp3 player & phone
If I wanna know what happens next, I gotta go for a walk/run! :laugh:

ALSO remember you don't have to do a big lock of exercise at once.
If it makes you feel better, go hard for 10 minutes a couple of times a day (like with a jump rope or something), its just as good for you, and sooo much easier to 'talk' yourself into doing!

It seems people always think it has to be something they haven't tried or don't like to be exercise.

Find something you like! Swimming, walking, even dancing if you are into the club scene... just don't dabble in the alcohol. Taking a bike ride, rollerblading, playing sports, etc. I'm sure there is something you naturally love already that you could do that burns calories. As far as people getting addicted to exercise, I think its just that they have found another thing they like to do. I got addicted to running.. because I enjoy it, not because its exercise, regardless of the reason I tried it initially.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

I do the Denise Austin Daily Dozen. It's only 10-12 minutes, I do it a couple times a week, and it's really the only thing that has helped me start losing pounds. Worth a shot!

Just remember that any movement can be considered exercise. It says on your profile that you have a 3 year old daughter. Why don't the two of you go to the park 3 times a week and run around together. It'll be fun for both of you. Even the pumping motion of your legs when you are swinging is a pretty decent workout. Climbing up the ladders. Hanging from the monkey bars. All exercise. Or you could take her to a water park and hold her up while she tries to swim. That would be a really good resistance workout for your lower body while also being a good muscle building workout for your upper body.

But my best suggestion would be to not beat yourself up about it. You can lose weight without exercising. Of course exercising is good for your body and your heart but if you really hate it, don't do it. Just eat fewer calories, you'll still lose weight you just won't tone up.