The hardest thing to do is get started. I have the same problem. The way I am getting around it is walking. I decided last Saturday, out of the blue, to get my sneakers on and walk the neighborhood. I have some hills and it wasn't so easy but I just took it at my own pace and after 45 minutes I was back and ready for a shower. I was very sore but felt accomplished. I would suggest not overexerting yourself at first. Get a routine that you like and then push yourself just a little more each time. Just enough to make you feel good about it. Anything is better than sitting on the couch so be proud of yourself for every little step you make.

I would agree with the past two posts. Start small. I think so much of exercising is mental. Your brain tells you that your body can't do it and then we quit. Push past the mental block and just tell yourself you ARE GOING TO DO THIS!!!! Even if it is a few steps at a time you are lapping the person sitting on the couch.

I agree with everyone here. You just need to start and remember that some excercise is better than no excercise.

I've just recently started walking around the neighbourhood for 30 mins a day and trust me it wasnt easy. I'm a pretty big dude so at first I had to stop every 10 minutes or so to catch my breath but as the days go by I find myself being to go further and further before having to take a break.

Just start, go at your own pace but be consistent about doing at least some excercise every day and you'll be surprised to see how it slowly gets easier over time!

I, too, had a struggle until I bought a Fitbit. I'm not ready to go to a gym and feel that walking is the best exercise for me. It clips on to my torso and measures activity. I was doing about 3000-4000 steps per day. I am now at a goal of 10,000 per day. It is very motivating and it syncs with MFP.

That sounds really cool I have never heard of that. Where did you get it at.

I really like group classes, but have just gotten to the point in my life where I really DONT care who sees me exercise. I'm there for me, going at my own pace, and getting a good workout. But there are days when I just can't seem to find the will. That's when I get some good music in the headphones, and just get out of the house for a walk. It's inertia, once you take that first step, the rest of the exercise is easier. I recommend just going for a walk, getting some music that makes you feel like groovin, and have fun. You'll start to build up some strength and stamina, and not recognize the person you were a month ago! Hang in there. It takes a daily re-commitment. Obviously you have a lot of people in that boat with you!