Hate exercising!!

Well, I mean, there's got to be SOME activity that you like. Exercising shouldn't necessarilly be a chore. Find things you enjoy, or at the very least, tolerate, and do those. In fact trying to force yourself to do exercises that you hate isn't something I'd recommend at all, as it will foster negative emotions, which can lead to stress, depression, and lethargy, none of which are good for your healthy.

I know a lot of people say they "hate spinning" or they "hate freeweights" and then go and do them every week, but they usually don't really hate them, they usually only tolerate them, but love how they feel/look after. If you really HATE an exercise, you shouldn't do it (unless it's for a medical program, like rehab or something).

There are times when I love it and times when I can barely get through it. Try something like aerobics- I pop in a video, and I know I'm not sitting down until it's done whether I like it or not. Sometimes it's harder to force yourself to workout on a machine for half an hour or an hour.

I agree though, try to find something you can enjoy or at the very least tolerate without misery.

I remember I really enjoyed taking some dance classes- if you haven't before, some of them are really challenging- I took Swing Dancing, Salsa, Ballroom - lots of different stuff, and I tell you, Salsa and Swing can really get you going! I agree - make it something you enjoy, and if you don't enjoy it, find a way to make it easier - listening to some really fast, pumping energetic music can make the time go by... or if you do things at home, I've heard if you do them while watching a movie or something, you don't even notice.. If you hate it though, you'll keep making excuses, and eventually you'll not do it at all.

I love walking, especially outside when its nice. So much to see. Even nicer when you're doing it with someone and you can walk & talk. Suggest you try that. If its too cold or wet where you are, then suggest you go to an indoor mall if you don't have access to a treadmill and walk there. Substitute looking in the display windows for looking at the scenery. If you have a walking partner in the mall, make a window shopping outing out of it. and compare notes over a cup of coffee or tea afterwards about what you liked. Just don't stop to look at things. There will be plenty of time for going back to do that after you've compared notes on what you each saw that you liked.

If you do have access to a treadmill, you can watch TV, listen to music, or even read while you walk. You can always find something to do to make it fun.

Does anybody out there try to get out of doing exercise like i do? I have nobody to answer to but myself, but it turns out I'm my worst critic..lol
I feel like a winner once I have spent an hour an that dang elliptical, like i have accomplished something.
I once heard somewhere that, nobody likes to workout but think of it as brushing your teeth. You don't like brushing, you must. Same as exercising, not fun but a must! Thank goodness for this website to keep me on track!
Tell me your experiences with exercise, your funny stories. I for instance like to have a tummy ache or headache around workout time...lol

Since I've started working out with my trainer in September, 3x a week, I've never missed a class. That extra motivation helped a lot, and I have to say, I actually enjoy jogging now!

Try finding something that you like and that you can see yourself doing for...ever . There's no point in starting something because you feel like you "have" to only to stop because you hate it.

And nothing beats working out in the outdoors! So good luck and get moving!