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I love this idea and the idea of not realizing that I’m exercising. I think if I say ‘I’m going to do some exercise now’ I automatically get depressed and feel like it is a chore but if I say ‘it’s a lovely day, I’ll go out for a quick walk’ it feels like more of a treat rather than a burden!

Thank you!

That’s brilliant and really encouraging and inspiring. I like the idea of just taking each new day as it comes. I went for a walk today in the winter sunshine. I walked around a local park 3 times. It took 30 minutes. It was very leisurely and I didn’t really feel like I was ‘taking exercise’. It was lovely but I don’t…

Thank you. Great suggestion about the water aerobics, that might be fun and also fun to be doing it in a group setting.

I hit the gym today. Hated going, hated being there. But I did it 12 min treadmill, some weights, 12 min treadmill. Hated every last minute but I did it.

Thank you 💕

That’s great! Thanks for the tip

You got this! You are an amazing person. I’ve often found that people who say unpleasant things are often in some emotional pain themselves and they lash out. You are great and have come to the right place for suppoet

Thanks. Yes you’re right, starting small is still starting 💕

Thanks for that. I guess it’s easier to type posts when i have moments of positivity but there are also many moments when I haven’t been so enthusiastic. I’ve been trying to get and stay positive. I didn’t sleep well last night and have been absolutely exhausted today so I got no exercise in but rather than beat myself up…

Thank you so much! It was really lovely to read your message and I am just overwhelmed with the kindness shown on this board. I guess I forget that we are all in this together and a lot of people are experiencing the same things and feeling the same frustrations so we are not alone in our struggles. I am starting to see…

That’s a great idea to set goals and targets and the idea of getting a reward if you achieve a goal. I think the brain responds very well to that approach and it helps to form habits. Thank you

Thank you. That’s a great idea. I never thought of found those small movements. I always just thought of starting with the big things first and then getting depressed when I couldn’t do them. Obvious as it may seem, I never thought of it. Thanks again x

That’s brilliant! The more you do the better you will feel. I’m so buoyed up by the support here. Some great ideas and support to get going and stay going. Good luck on your journey xx

Great advice. I just downloaded Pacer and it’s really helpful. Thank you so much and also for your very encouraging post xx

That’s brilliant! Well done! Have you gone out every day for three weeks? How long do you go out for? Nice one![/quote] Not sure if I quoted right, but first, way to go on walking TWO days in a row, that is an awesome start! I've been using a stationary bike each day for 15-30 minutes. I need to get new tubes for my bike…

Thank you. Yes that’s kinda where I’m at. I can’t face another year of no movement followed by pain followed by no movement and on and on it goes. Hopefully the walks I’ve started with the help of the lovely people here will make me stronger and that I keep going with them.

I love this!

I’ve been overwhelmed by the messages of support here and by all the ideas and suggestions. I was worried about being judged, that someone might say ‘oh for goodness sake, just get out there and move’ but it’s been amazing how many people felt the same way I do and know how hard it can be to just do it. I went for a walk…

Thank you so much, the support from here is helping a lot 💕

thanks I did a slow 25 mins with stops today. My hip started getting sore but then it was ok and I’m home now and it’s still ok so I feel a bit more encouraged now but I def think easy does it.

Just draw a line under it and start again tomorrow. We’re all human and all have binge days. If no-one has binge days, we wouldn’t need MFP to help us! You’re doing great! Don’t beat yourself up. Tomorrow is a new day. Start afresh in the morning. Good luck x

I found it really helped to even out everything for me. It helps to protect you against osteoporosis too. It helped balance out my moods, stopped night sweats. It really helps me. Keep us posted if your progress x

Great idea, I must see what’s online. Thank you

That’s brilliant! Well done! Have you gone out every day for three weeks? How long do you go out for? Nice one!

You’ve really hit the nail on the head there. I guess when I’m down I just need to say ‘put your coat on and walk to the end of the road (or whatever the goal is) and then when you get back you can have a nice cup of tea and a warm bath’ or something like that.

Yes I sometimes don’t sleep well as I have arthritis in my neck. I did a short walk today and I’ll try again tomorrow. Maybe each day I should say ‘ I’ll do a little walk today’ and then it won’t feel like a big burden psychologically and then I can add a minute or two each week as I get stronger.

Thank you. I think you’re right. One step at a time. Your post is very encouraging x

That’s a great idea, I never thought of nice exercise clothes! Thanks 💕