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go to a group class. keeps you motivated and accountable. I do spin. After doing that 2x/wk for several months I gradually "found" time and motivation to exercise on other days, too.

I purposefully chose the 6 a.m. classes. I get up at 5, which is early for me, specifically so I wouldn't have work, family, or other activities competing for that time. I never miss regardless of how I slept that night unless something extraordinary happens (travel, the gym is closed for a holiday, etc.). Just have to commit. 2x/wk, 1 hour classes. find one you like (spin, body pump, zumba, something) and stick to it.

Dude, leftymac, we're both at 71 lbs lost! way to go!

Welcome!! You can find all sorts of motivation here as well as support. But only you can make your goals become reality, only you can do the work and only you can feel good about your accomplishments.

There is always time to exercise, you just need to make the change in your schedule to adjust to your new lifestyle. There is no try, only do or not do. It's your choice.

Good luck. Add me if you would like, I am full of all sorts of motivation.

I set small goals and exceeded them.

I started by saying I'm going to the gym for 10 minutes.
Hardly seems worth it right, but I found getting prepared, and getting out of the house or office more of an effort than the actual exercising.

Even at first, once I got to the gym I usually stayed for at least 20 minutes. Then gradually upped it bit by bit as my capacity expanded. Now I'm pushing and hour and increasing difficulty (and I only get a half-hour for lunch, but the boss is cool if I skip one day and double up the next.)

I force myself to go, but never force myself to stay if I can't find a way to make it fun. Now I'm seeing it as a reward not an obligation or punishment. If I can keep if fun I can keep it going.