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I personally like 10 minute solution Pilates with Resistance Bands. Though I"m suffering from depression and can't get into the happy mood that the pilates usually puts me in, so I've been putting it off, it feels like a chore and I don't want to work out if it feels like a chore, I want work outs to be something I WANT to do.

I would try and get a work out buddy. That way you can push them to work out and they can push you.

I am in the same situation I lost my job 3 weeks ago and was doing really well with using this site and working out. A week after I lost my job I found I lost weight because of the stress then I gained it back. I find myself out of my normal routine. I did what someone else suggusted and got a work out buddy she is also off work. It has really helped get motavated again. I think I was starting to get depressed and working out did help. good luck!

This is a great one to help if you don't have a lot of motivation. Any Leslie Sansone walking videos. They are easy enough for the beginner and allow for more difficult moves as your endurance improves. She is incredibly positive and supportive--you can do as little as one mile or as high as five. She helps with the feelings of inadequacy or not feeling motivated. Google her!!

I like the walking suggestion. When I started this whole process running or jogging really wasn't a good option for me. So I started walking. It's easy, there's no trepidation going into it, and you get outside. Walking also relaxes. Not only that, you can get a freind to walk with you and have a conversation.

There is this this preception that to "work out" you have to get all sweaty and kill yourself. If you're starting from an absolute 0 level of fitness, don't worry about target heart rates, and "Fat buring zone", whatever that is,...Just do SOMETHING that involves MOVEMENT. You can worry about all that other stuff later.

For a long time I had this mentality that "Well I don't have enough time to do a "good" workout, so I'll just sit here on the couch and do whatever" NO, NO, NO. Start with something easy, and as you feel better and and become more healthy you'll want to start trying the more rigourous work outs.

That's when it's time for a fun day. Everyone is probably getting tired of seeing me say this, but it's SOO SOO helpful for me...

Take a class, learn something new, do something FUN. Take up photography and go for a nature walk. Go hiking, swimming, spelunking, rock climbing. Take a dance class. Ballet, hip hop, modern, jazz, salsa, whatever! Become a bird watcher. (But no bench sitting!) Take a nice long walk to somewhere pretty and have a picnic!

The point is, excersize doesn't have to mean "working out." If you're not in that place yet, then find some fun things to do, and let the excersize be the added bonus.

You CAN do this. If you're thinking about these things, then the next step is to put your brain on autopilot. Stop thinking and be spontaneous. And if you're HATING life and want to stop 15 minutes in, you can. Because it's still 15 minutes more than you would have done, sitting on your couch and thinking about it. :laugh: :flowerforyou:

I agree with ALL thee above and I want to point out that each person posting really does "CARE" what you and your husband are going through so when those blue times are surrounding you think of each suggesting that has helped them and just try it! Many of us have felt depressed and I do truly believe that lack of water and exercise are a major cause. We all ask that you try these suggestions and if you still feel funky make a visit to your doctor! I am sending you a hug and I will say a prayer for YOU and your Husband! Please take care of you so you can be there when your husband will depend on you for strength!
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