Any other lazy people?

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  • errollmaclean
    errollmaclean Posts: 562 Member
    *raises hand* Working out is just part of my routine now. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I hate it, but it always gets done.
  • jacklifts
    jacklifts Posts: 396 Member
    edited January 2016
    Typically, I'm not one who's easily lured away from the computer screen.


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    I've always thought working out was very boring. But when I framed working out as a performance-based activity, I found that I really enjoy it. I usually don't skip work out since I know it'll affect my progression to a certain goal, and ability to be competitive if I join a competition. I think it's important to choose an activity that's performance based. Maybe join a race and train for that, or a powerlifting competition, or some intramural league.
  • Triplestep
    Triplestep Posts: 239 Member
    If you have the funds, hire a trainer. And before you say you don't have the funds ... do you eat dinner out once a week? There; you have the funds. :smile:

    I know this is not for everyone; most other times in my life it would have been unthinkable. But after changing jobs and getting a little bump in salary, I decided to apply some money to this laziness problem. Just having the routine in my life really helped me do more on my own the other days of the week.
  • heyiitsmo
    heyiitsmo Posts: 9 Member
    I'm really lazy too. I've only recently started pushing myself to workout because I've been doing these workout challenges but before I found those I used to do what I call bootleg workouts lol. They weren't legit workouts but it was a little something to at least keep me a little more active. I would just give a little oomf to daily things. Like when I would pick up one of my kids toys or something off the floor I would do 5 squats then pick it up. Instead of using the down stairs bathroom I would walk upstairs to use that one. If I was laying down on my phone or watching tv I would do leg raises or crunches (any laying down exercises). It doesn't sound like much but to a lazy person or someone like me who has 2 kids and is always worn out its at least a little something or a start till you can get the energy to fully work out. Now I work out an hour a day doing my daily challenges on top of my bootleg workouts and playing with my kids (which is a workout all in itself) haha but just start slow and soon you'll be able to do full work outs.
  • lizkharvey
    lizkharvey Posts: 65 Member
    That's a good idea I think if I can find a routine it'll help me. I really like structure and I get anxious about doing things wrong so it's hard for me to start a routine myself but once I find a good one I'll probably enjoy it
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
    I need to find something I like otherwise I won't work out, or I will for two weeks and then it will fizzle out. Unfortunately my two big activities are horseback riding and snowboarding, it doesn't require any effort for me to go out and do those things. Unfortunately, I can't because I moved to the south and I am in medical school and horses=$$$. I like to do yoga and although it isn't the best cardiovascular/strength activity (although it is work!), at least I am doing -something-.
  • JessRaddatz
    JessRaddatz Posts: 204 Member
    Another lazy person here. I could totally sit around and do nothing all day....if I let myself. And, I'm not gonna lie. My workout is the ONLY activity I get on a lot of Saturdays and Sundays!

    I'm with the people who say working out is just part of their routine now. It's just something I have to do in the day; like waking up or going to work. I prefer to work out after work, but I definitely have to do it right after work. I have a perfectly good treadmill at home and running is my preferred exercise, but I still go to the gym....to run....on the treadmill. Why? Because I know that if I go home the chances of me ignoring the couch calling my name are slim. So, I don't give myself the chance to skip it. I go from work straight to the gym. I make sure that I don't make plans that interfere with my gym time. It's really non-negotiable. Plus, if I work out then I feel like sitting on the couch all night is justified :)

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