Exercise and excusea

I cant stand exercising after work.. I never have the energy!! I always go before. I find when I exercise at night, I cant get to sleep either!!

I workout at the gym all the time but this Christmas I bought a treadmill for the times that I want to work out but the gym is closed (every weekend) We had a three day weekend last weekend and I said to myself I am going to get three good runs in and feel great. I did 0, none, didnt even get off the couch. Not sure why I let myself talk myself out of a run but I did. I have no idea why we do that, I know that I will feel better, and look better after a workout but still I find excuses not to. When you find the secret please let me know!

Just remember that a habit takes about 3 weeks to form, so just keep on doing what you promise yourself you will do. I was completely sedentary and now I exercise for at least 90mins or so EVERY day. It does become easier!! You are so worth it!!
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This is exactly why I would never schedule exercise for first thing in the morning. I know myself and I know I wouldn't do it. You have to fit exercise in at times you know you can and will sustain.

The best way is to arrange to workout with someone else, that way you have to let them down if you're going to bin it. There is always an excuse not to Workout but really only one to Workout....

I make excuses not to go to the gym...such as waiting for an hour in traffic to get there. On those days I just make sure I do a video at home or some calisthenics and challenges. Sometimes it's good to have a backup plan for when we try to sabotage our own plans, but as you know...there's always some excuse. Just give it a go again tomorrow!

i'm really depressed, everyday i promise my self,i will strat exercising today no matter what happen.i ended up doing nothing just working virtually,,, i need to loose weight so no other way but exercise especialy after giving birth,now my baby is 4months old ,,,,, i'm so stressed coz i don't know how to start to ste this habit, anyone could advice me plzzzzzzz:sad:

Start with something small: take a walk, do a video, or go dancing. Any movement is good movement! Try not to stress...stress won't help you gain the lifestyle you want. Take a deep breath, push yourself a little harder, and start working towards your goals. Good luck!

The best thing is not to even think about it!! Its important to get exercise into a routine just like brushing your teeth and getting dressed every morning. Our bodies once accustomed to a sedentary life, will resist becoming active again. I know mine did and still does at times. So, I have to just pop in the workout DVD and get going before anything else happens.

Its like the Nike motto: "Just do it!" Even if you miss a day or two, don't let that stop. Keep on doing it as often as you can as it will eventually become a routine.

I never think about it I just do it, if you think about it you'll put it off or doubt will pop in.

I think it is hard when you first start, you haven't formed the habit yet and it's easy to fall back on old routine. Sadly, that routine didn't involve you getting up early and working out. Just remind yourself before bed that you want this. It might not feel great to wake up an hour or two earlier but, the reward in the end will be well worth it. Don't spend your nights talking yourself out of it; spend your nights remembering why you made the commitment to yourself.

Give yourself a reinforcement system; it can be positive or negative. An example of a positive method of reinforcement: select a goal. Something that you will love to do for yourself like: a massage, a manicure or a new pair of shoes. When you have completed 30 days in row treat yourself to that. It’ll help keep you focused. Sometimes our physical health isn’t enough to keep us going however, sometimes a pair of strappy heels can be. Or, you could try negative reinforcement. Every morning you skip, you have to put $10 in a jar. The money could go to a worthy cause that you care about or just be a fund that reminds you that you are slacking.

But, always remember you are human and humans make mistakes. If you do slip up, work out at night or start again fresh the next day. You can do it! You have a whole support system here ready and willing to keep you on track!