I hate consistent physical activity with a passion. I just hate it.
Verity1111
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I was exercising with xbox and I had to restart because it didnt save my progress....and Im seriously in tears at the idea of doing it again. I hate exercise now. I used to enjoy it...somehow. Now? It's so awful. It's boring. It's repetitive. It's horrendous. I love to dance but it's forced so I can't enjoy it. Ugh. Every day the same thing over and over. It's driving me nuts and making me cranky. and Im hungry but if I eat more I dont lose as quick as I want and I quit all together. -_- I still have at least 6-10 months of suffering left.
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That sounds yucky. I'm sorry that you are struggling.
Personally, I'd much rather lose slowly in a way that I'm comfortable sticking to doing for the rest of my life.
I don't exercise. It's something that I know I won't stick to doing (because I'll get hurt, get bored, or both) so I don't lean on it as a way to regulate my calories. If dancing isn't doing it for you right now, find something else or just take a break and find something else after you've decompressed.
Once you reach your goal weight, that won't be the end. In a way, that will be the beginning. Weight loss is hard but maintenance is harder, IMO. You need to experiment and find a "this isn't too bad" way of eating and exercising that will carry you through. I like consistency by it sounds like you like variety. Work with what you like rather than what you think you should be doing.
Baby steps will get you there faster than quitting every time.
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What is your calorie intake? If you are hungry all the time then it sounds like you are not eating enough. If you are exercising on top of that then no wonder you hate it!
You might want to ease back on the weight loss, maybe scale back by a half pound. Also, try to find some exercise you enjoy. For me it's walking; if you enjoy dancing then maybe sign up for a dancing class.
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GuitarJerry wrote: »If you hate it, don't do it. Lol. Also, what's up with the 6 to 10 month time frame?
Because I dont know how long before I get to a weight where I will feel comfortable exercising a little less often lol Im 210 right now. Ive lost 16lbs since October 11th... I hate it but I know I need to do it or I will be flubbery. Im here for motivation darn it lol tell me to get off my *kitten* and stop whining. Lol. I am exercising and during SOMETIMES its fun but ugh I am in SOOO Much pain!!! I have 8 screws a plate and a wire in my ankle and while I exercise it upsets me how I cant do what I could before and it depresses me... I think thats why I hate it
and my back gets so sore because I cant always use proper form during Zumba because of my ankle. 0 -
CaladriaNapea wrote: »What is your calorie intake? If you are hungry all the time then it sounds like you are not eating enough. If you are exercising on top of that then no wonder you hate it!
You might want to ease back on the weight loss, maybe scale back by a half pound. Also, try to find some exercise you enjoy. For me it's walking; if you enjoy dancing then maybe sign up for a dancing class.
I am always hungry in general. I can eat an 18" pizza and still be hungry. I have no alarm in my head that says "hey, you're full. Stop eating" lol but My calorie intake is low right now. Its not that Im not eating enough its that I want to eat junk food. I miss fast food!!! I want grease and I want it now...ugh lol and if I eat it I wont hit my goal because Im insatiable when it comes to food. Im also in a biggest loser challenge until December 18th so Im netting 1200 right now to try to win lol. Ive lost 11lbs in 21 days so far. I love dancing I am dancing. But I dont love it because of my ankle injury 
it was one of my favorite things before I got hurt but I didnt walk for 5 months and it makes me so upset Im not as good as I used to be and I cant enjoy it as much because of the pain... 0 -
Verity1111 wrote: »I was exercising with xbox and I had to restart because it didnt save my progress....and Im seriously in tears at the idea of doing it again. I hate exercise now. I used to enjoy it...somehow. Now? It's so awful. It's boring. It's repetitive. It's horrendous. I love to dance but it's forced so I can't enjoy it. Ugh. Every day the same thing over and over. It's driving me nuts and making me cranky. and Im hungry but if I eat more I dont lose as quick as I want and I quit all together. -_- I still have at least 6-10 months of suffering left.
I'm puzzled ...
1) You did some exercise but because something (xbox?) didn't record it, you feel like you have to do it again to make it valid??? You did the exercise, right? So ... you're done. Who cares if a thing didn't record it?
2) It's repetitive? Forced? Same thing over and over? Why? Why don't you do something else? It's up to you ... your choice.
Here is Wikipedia's List of Sports ... some may not have much calorie burning value (I think card playing is somewhere on that list), so you can ignore those ones, but start trying the rest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports
Pick something that sounds interesting and try it.
Tonight ... basketball. Get a basketball from Walmart, go to your local school, and start shooting hoops in their outdoor court.
This weekend ... cycling,
Next weekend ... hiking.
The following weekend ... kayaking.
Or are you into winter? Maybe it'll be snowshoeing, skiing, and skating.
Have fun with it!2 -
No need to do an exercise that causes pain. Swimming or water aerobics or water Zumba should be easier on your ankles.1
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What machka9 said. Plus, xbox games are more boring and repetitive than exercising. Gamers press the same buttons on the remote over and over a billion times for flashing lights on the tv, by the end of the year they moved on from that game, five years later they moved on from that console. Exercising is a challenge, if you exercise for a year, you have something physical to show for your efforts, at the end of five years you set yourself up for a healthy lifestyle.0
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Verity1111 wrote: »I was exercising with xbox and I had to restart because it didnt save my progress....and Im seriously in tears at the idea of doing it again. I hate exercise now. I used to enjoy it...somehow. Now? It's so awful. It's boring. It's repetitive. It's horrendous. I love to dance but it's forced so I can't enjoy it. Ugh. Every day the same thing over and over. It's driving me nuts and making me cranky. and Im hungry but if I eat more I dont lose as quick as I want and I quit all together. -_- I still have at least 6-10 months of suffering left.
I'm puzzled ...
1) You did some exercise but because something (xbox?) didn't record it, you feel like you have to do it again to make it valid??? You did the exercise, right? So ... you're done. Who cares if a thing didn't record it?
2) It's repetitive? Forced? Same thing over and over? Why? Why don't you do something else? It's up to you ... your choice.
Here is Wikipedia's List of Sports ... some may not have much calorie burning value (I think card playing is somewhere on that list), so you can ignore those ones, but start trying the rest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sports
Pick something that sounds interesting and try it.
Tonight ... basketball. Get a basketball from Walmart, go to your local school, and start shooting hoops in their outdoor court.
This weekend ... cycling,
Next weekend ... hiking.
The following weekend ... kayaking.
Or are you into winter? Maybe it'll be snowshoeing, skiing, and skating.
Have fun with it!
I have 3 kids so I cant get out. 2 are disabled. I can pretty much only exercise at home and when I do only certain things because of my injury. Not valid because I dont know how long it was lol0 -
flagrantavidity wrote: »What machka9 said. Plus, xbox games are more boring and repetitive than exercising. Gamers press the same buttons on the remote over and over a billion times for flashing lights on the tv, by the end of the year they moved on from that game, five years later they moved on from that console. Exercising is a challenge, if you exercise for a year, you have something physical to show for your efforts, at the end of five years you set yourself up for a healthy lifestyle.
Xbox kinect. No buttons. I enjoyed the game before but all exercise is awful now. I quit using the gym and switched to this because the gym was driving me nuts too and hurt so bad on my bad ankle. Plus I dont have a way to get out now (no babysitter)0 -
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You can be consistent without exercising every single day! There are these free workout videos online I'd suggest looking into. If you go to fitnessblender.com you can search for low impact workouts, and you can also search by length and level of difficulty and other things too. You might find something you like - or at least something that doesn't hurt!3
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distinctlybeautiful wrote: »You can be consistent without exercising every single day! There are these free workout videos online I'd suggest looking into. If you go to fitnessblender.com you can search for low impact workouts, and you can also search by length and level of difficulty and other things too. You might find something you like - or at least something that doesn't hurt!
Thank you! Yes it sucks because I used to LOVE exercising 2 hrs a day even when I was pregnant I miss being able to dance and enjoy it without pain. I used to do Jillian Michael's 30 day shred too but Im sure that will be too much for me right now. 0 -
I couldn't help but think of this OP, regarding suffering and pain. I lived with it for years, barely able to walk for a while. Grab some inspiration from these good folks here.
https://youtu.be/GL5WB-1lmnU 6 -
You'll never suddenly start to love exercising, if you have that kind of mindset. I'd suggest backing off the workouts for a couple of days to "regroup". Time to find a few activities that you enjoy, that move your body. It doesn't need to be intense, killer burns every day; walk a few times a day, short spurts...put in your earbuds, grab your baby and play something you really like while you're walking. You could also give yourself a challenge every day. For example, you could challenge yourself to stand up and do one minute of jumping jacks every hour today, on the hour (if possible). Tomorrow your challenge could be to do the stairs in your house, up and down, once an hour...the thing is to move your body, as often as possible. You don't need to do the workout of a bodybuilder or runner.
If you're hungry all the time, it's probably a fair bet you're not eating enough. Sounds counterproductive, but if you're not fueling your body properly first, how can you expect any workouts to feel good?2 -
If you don't like it, don't do it?
There must be something you WOULD enjoy though? even something as simple as walking?0 -
Try some fitnessblender workouts (YouTube), go for a walk or hike, do some yoga... sounds like you're just bored with that program and need a change.
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RunRutheeRun wrote: »If you don't like it, don't do it?
There must be something you WOULD enjoy though? even something as simple as walking?
Really not. I loved dancing but I cant do it and enjoy it without pain now. I loved swimming but I cant get out right now and even if I could I dont feel comfortable in a bathing suit in front of people. I hate playing sports. I can't walk unless I take 3 kids so not exactly relaxing... Even as a kid I hated gym lol I loved the gym before but again with my ankle its making it hard. Im just going to have to suffer through I guess.1 -
courtneyfabulous wrote: »Try some fitnessblender workouts (YouTube), go for a walk or hike, do some yoga... sounds like you're just bored with that program and need a change.
A hike with my leg would be near impossible. Yoga sounds possible... I used to do yoga. Thank you for the idea. Yoga doesnt burn much though does it? I would still need cardio. But yoga is good for stretching and it's relaxing.0 -
Ok so...if you hate it that much then leave it until you can go swiming again - pay no heed to others around you, just go and forget about them.
We don't have to exercise to lose weight anyway, but it is good for our heart health in the long run if we make the effort to do something, even as little as 15 mins a day - try a youtube workout thats suitable for you - Jessica Smith has a host of short and long workouts. You might think you hate the idea of doing something but keep on trying it, every day, do something and in about a months time you'll realise it actually isn't as bad as you think
I used to hate to workout, but 4 years ago I made the effort to change how I felt about that, and the habit has now stuck - we all can change 1 -
Sometimes we need to do things we don't really like too much, if the end result is worth the "pain". Here's one way you can look at it: As soon as you start getting really serious, you'll start noticing real RESULTS! And if you're anything like I am, RESULTS will be the factor that motivates you the best, and you might just find yourself loving the workout!
I was 178 lbs just over two years ago......I've lost all the weight by eating less and better, and I feel I got pretty fit by working out 3-5 times a week. Sometimes easy little workouts, or just walking...other times lifting and more intense workouts, depends on my mood and level of energy that day.
Exercise isn't necessary for weight loss, but it absolutely does help the appearance of your body during/post weight loss.2 -
After reading your original post and various replies, it sounds like you actually like exercise, but hate pain, hate boredom, and hate being reminded of the things you used to do that you can no longer do because of the changes in your body and circumstances. Who doesn't hate those things? They suck! The solution is obviously to do something different.
I really feel for you. Losing the full function of your ankle is a big deal. The pain you suffer is a big deal. I imagine it is painful in a variety of ways, both physically and emotionally. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm also sorry for the loss of freedom that your current family circumstances entail, but that one is more by choice and I trust it is a worthwhile one.
That said, some of us who are a little older (I'm guessing from your profile pic that I have perhaps 20 years on you) or have dealt with physical disabilities (I have severe asthma that used to put me in the hospital at least annually, often set me back for months, and still does occasionally) know that bodies are imperfect and often change as you age. The secret to a happy life is doing the best you can with the hand you are dealt, not the one you wish you were dealt.
Instead of focusing on what you can't do, you have to find things that you can do that you enjoy. You are not doomed to doing the same boring, repetitive things over and over, just because you can't do Zumba. Yoga was the first thing I thought of. Sure, it isn't exactly cardio, but it isn't boring and, given how much I sweat every time I do it--whether from pain or exercise--it must be doing something! If that doesn't do it for you, there are tons of workout videos online, including ones designed for people with specific disabilities. Find something that works for you!
I also recommend that you think in terms of small, sustainable lifestyle changes, instead of X months of dieting/suffering. That's the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Modest calorie deficits, modest exercise, daily mindfulness, daily self-care. Those things add up to good long-term health and well-being.
In any case, don't give up! It sounds like you are going through a rough spell, but things will get better. Take care of yourself and try to do something to move yourself forward every day. And remember that every day you don't fall farther backward is a success!7 -
Verity1111 wrote: »courtneyfabulous wrote: »Try some fitnessblender workouts (YouTube), go for a walk or hike, do some yoga... sounds like you're just bored with that program and need a change.
A hike with my leg would be near impossible. Yoga sounds possible... I used to do yoga. Thank you for the idea. Yoga doesnt burn much though does it? I would still need cardio. But yoga is good for stretching and it's relaxing.
Yoga can burn a lot more than you think, it depends on how much effort you put into it. Plus, you will build strength which will make doing other things (or more yoga) easier to do. Not only will it improve your strength and flexibility, but your attitude toward exercise may change.
Everyone can be successful, you shouldn't "suffer" for weight loss...if you are, then you are making changes that you will not be able to sustain the rest of your life and you will undoubtedly gain the weight back. You mentioned not losing weight as fast as you want. The thing is, it's not about what you want, rather what your body can do. Give it the opportunity to succeed...too aggressive a deficit, not enjoying your exercise (thus not doing it), having unrealistic expectations will only hinder you. Find something you enjoy, maybe eat a little bit more (I recently started pre-logging and it has allowed me to eat more than I have been yet remain within my daily calorie goal), and you will see what your body is capable of.2 -
i second the suggestion for fitnessblender - youtube has tons of different videos for workouts you can do - and many of them just require a set of weights (I have a 5lb and an 8lb that I bought at target); they have low-impact options/adjustments you can make1
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Can your doctor /physio recommend some exercises for you? To build up ankle strength and prevent further injury. It must be frustrating to be reminded of the things you can't do anymore. Maybe try a physio led pilates class?3
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I would start by looking into why your leg is still causing so much of an issue. I don't know what you did to it, and maybe everything that can be done has been done, but if not, you may be able to get some physical therapy to help the issues you are having. I broke my leg in a big, bad, horrible way three years ago, and while it took awhile to gain everything back, I now live a very active life with little issue. I also know the difference in weakness pain and pain that is an issue. I push through the weakness pain, maybe throw some ice on and take some Advil if it's really sore.
Another thought. A friend of mine has HORRIBLE knees. Her mentality is that she can sit on the couch and watch tv and be in pain, or she can go live her life and be in pain. She chooses to live her life. She hikes, walks her dogs, cycles, rides horses, and will even come dancing with me on occasion (I ballroom dance). Yeah, it hurts, and sometimes she has to move slowly or avoid certain things, but she doesn't let the pain hold her up.
Both of these are just some food for thought. Often time pain ends up ruling our lives when it shouldn't.
Also, if you hate the exercise you're doing, find something else. If you like t dance, then dance. Are there certain moves you can't do because of pain? Can you modify them? You like yoga, go for it! Can you take your kids out for walks? Walking is great, low impact exercise.2 -
Kettlebells.
ZERO impact, cardio + strength = full workout. You pretty much stand in one place.
You can do them at home (there are some GREAT DVDs to work out to. Or free workouts on You Tube).
If you focus, you can get a serious workout in 20 minutes.
Takes up very little room in your house.
They have as much variety as you'd like. Repetitive if you don't.
Initial investment in kettlebells is less than $100. There's not alot to add after that, except heavier bells when you get stronger.
I would only warn: form is crucial. Like, seriously, learn proper form and practice proper form every single time you swing or lift a bell.
Feeling strong and BEING STRONG makes daily living easier -- and safer!1 -
Sounds like it is time to switch up your routine. I have to do it every couple months or I go nuts.1
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I would also add a recommendation for fitness blender. If you go to their actual website (fitnessblender.com) instead of their youtube page you can search through their videos for different styles of training, including some lovely low-impact cardio workouts (the search function is super easy to use, which is an added bonus). Since I'm not a doctor/physiotherapist I can't recommend any exercises to help you strengthen your ankle, so seeing someone for professional advice about that is a good place to start. Also, even though it doesn't burn as many calories as cardio does, I find yoga is great to add in to your routine. Not only does it mix things up (to avoid the boredom thing) but I found that doing regular yoga in addition to my cardio and strength helped me with my range of motion and I was maintaining better form simply because I was more aware of how my body was moving.1
But thank you for telling me about Water Zumba! 
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