Who else really, truly hates exercising

[Lurks Often]

For a variety of reasons (genetics, job, lifestyle, arthritis and laziness) my weight has gotten out of control again. Since genetics has decided that I will have slow metabolism (must remember to yell at my parents) I have to be careful of what I eat and must exercise to get the weight off, dieting is not sufficient nor am I willing to essentially stop eating.

Ugh, I really, really hate exercising, it bores me to death. Who else hates exercise?

[gmoney]

1. It's certainly tedious

I walk at the local rec center, and the track overlooks the main gym, where there's usually basketball or volleyball going on, which provides something of a distraction. I generally listen to audiobooks or podcasts while walking and find that those hold my interest pretty well, too, which makes it easier to put one foot in front of the other for a while longer.

Maybe see if you can find an exercise buddy or two -- it's more fun, and it can be cross-motivational. You may be less likely to let down someone who's expecting you to be there than to let yourself down and just not go because nobody will notice.

[muffin1]

2. I hate the anticipation of a work-out,

but once I've started, I'm good to go. I let my weight get out of control again, too. It started during bush's second term - I worked as an office manager for 15 stores, and had a 'rush limpballs' repuke boss. The stress was overwhelming, and I started drinking nearly everyday after work. That little habit earned me 50 extra lbs.

I've worked like HELL for the last 10-11 months, and have lost 31 lbs. I give a lot of credit to Wii Fit. A friend recommended it, and it's really FUN. It's super hard for women to lose weight after 40 (I turn 49 tomorrow). I exercise with Wii Fit and Gold's Gym boxing for about and hour and a half - at least six days a week, sometimes seven. I still have about 15-18 more lbs. to go -I've given myself permission to weigh a couple of pounds more than I did when I started - I was actually a little too thin before the weight gain.

My advice is just to start slowly with the exercise. I started with 20-30 minutes, 4 or 5 times a week, and then built from there. It is so easy to do too much at the beginning, and then give up because of soreness or boredom. Also, mixing up different work-outs helps with the boredom, too.

[tango-tee]

32. Today is Tuesday, 13 April - Happy Birthday, muffin1!

Have a wonderful day, a wonderful year! All the best to you... :party:

[muffin1]

33. Omg, you are a sweetheart!

You are the first to wish me a "Happy Birthday" - family included. Thank you so much! :hug:

[tango-tee]

34. Really? Oh, that makes me feel so giddy!

A big, a giant, a monstrous DU-hug back atcha, my friend!

:grouphug:

[flvegan]

3. Broken record time.

Exercise can be boring if you're doing something repetitive that you loathe. It's better to find something you enjoy, or more likely, in an environment you enjoy. Or spice up the monotony with an iPSomething (video, music, etc).

[muffin1]

4. Hi flvegan!

I wanted to thank you again for your support a few months back, regarding my weight-loss questions. I think I had lost about 17 lbs. at that point - up to 31 now! :hi:

[flvegan]

5. Congratulations!! Glad I could help.

31 lbs...that's excellent! You should be very, very proud of yourself.

[MorningGlow]

6. I despise exercise

All of it. All forms. Every variety. I have tried going to the gym. I have tried Jazzercise. I have tried yoga. Most recently I have tried walking on these lovely spring mornings.

Hate. It.

But *SIGH* since I also have a slow metabolism/metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, and insulin resistance, I must soldier on.

Still hate it though. x(

[elleng]

30. Whats the 'syndrome' about, MG?

[MorningGlow]

35. It's about making my life miserable, Ellen!

:rofl:

Seriously, it's a mix of a slow metabolism, bad cholesterol levels (luckily I don't have that problem), and insulin resistance/glucose intolerance--my body doesn't process sugars properly. If left alone, it can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes without all the fun of getting there. x(

More info: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/metabolic%20syndrome/DS00522

[HipChick]

7. Here's the deal...

I got genetics for blood pressure and diabetes in the family...it's worth making the sacrifice to stave those off..I'm going to be in real trouble if I have to stick to any kind of diet..if I get bored, I change up my workout..the runners high keeps me going back..

[GreenPartyVoter]

8. I don't enjoy it either.

[plcdude]

9. walking

Just go on walks everyday. Start out with a 20 minute walk at any pace you like. Bring along music or NPR but just do it everyday until you are up to 60 minutes. It will change your life and may lead to other interests in fitness.

[Lucian]

10. I hate it, but still do it every day.

I've lost 40 pounds since last year because of it. Now I look good when I go out, and that's something I'm proud of.

[Moondog]

11. It causes sweating and shortness of breath.

But I still do it.

[aquattro_660]

12. absolutely loathe it

but i do it anyway, to stay in shape

[applegrove]

13. I loved team sports as a kid. I played basketball in high school. I never excercise now (well I'll

walk a little). I hate showers these days. I'm just lazy. Think it has to do with medication I am on.

[Skittles]

14. hey

check out fitness videos you can do at home - on this site they are rated (beginner/intermediate/advanced)(and also rated by people who actually tried them); they tell you exactly how long the warmup /exercising/ stretch segments are, what (if any) equipment you'll need and you can watch video clips. The key to consistent exercise is to find something you like to do......so check it out, perhaps you'll find something. I exercise this way because of my hours (I work all night) and because I really detest gyms.

www.collagevideo.com

[pink-o]

15. When I was younger, the only exercise I enjoyed was lunging in front of the fridge

to grab more snacks so I could get back to watching the idiot box. I am truly the last person I ever thought would learn to love it. But we are all creatures of habit: I've found if I habitually exercise 4 to 5 times a week I actually miss it and get cranky. I've never been a team sports player, far too klutzy and clueless, but I love to bike, run, hike or just fast-walk in my hilly city. I'm a 6' tall woman, and when I was 35 I weighed 190. I'm now 145 twenty years later, and I could not have done that with diet alone.

I too have a slow metabolism and low blood pressure, but cardio resets both of those to a normal level. FlVegan is right: music is essential, and an IPod shuffle is only 70 bucks. You can load it up with all the stuff you love, clip it on and barely notice you're wearing it.

IOW, hating exercise is the one thing you gotta change. I went from a total couch potato to running half-marathons, but it didn't happen overnight. There is no magic bullet: it's just calories in, calories out. And exercise enables you to eat whatever you want without issue. (mostly because you want to eat healthier, but working out means you can indulge every once in awhile.)

[mycatfred]

16. I absolutely HATE Tredmills.

That's about it. I hated my fifth-grade P.E. teacher, too, does that count as hating exercise? Probably not. My dad also gave me a practically non-working metabolism, so I have to watch what I eat and exercise all the freaking time also.

Sorry about it, though, I feel for ya. It really stinks.

[kwassa]

17. My heart attack kicked me back into the gym

and back into running and weight-lifting.

It can be tedious, indeed, but I've become reacquainted with the wonderful endorphins my body produces.

I never felt better than I do right now. I love exercising again, after many years off a regular routine.

[femmocrat]

18. I hate it. Loathe and despise it.

I was never good at gym class. I am lazy by nature. I hate to sweat. I have arthritis in my knees. I am on my feet all day and when I get home from work, I basically collapse.

I do like Pilates (but I can't find any new tapes). Pilates makes me feel great.

I do walk in the summer, in the morning when it's cool. And I love to garden. That's about it for me. :hi:

[Kali]

19. bleh

swimming is ok, and I do a fair amount of physical work, but obviously not enough of it :P
used to like to ride bikes but too fat and old now. Riding horseback is fine but I don't seem to be doing that like I should either. Used to like to dance but that involves bars and I can't afford that these days.

I want my pool back!:cry:

[madmom]

20. Here, here, me! I hate it. I do like to ride my bike though, but I live in

NW Ohio so can't do it in the winter, when summer rolls around I am so out of shape it's rough getting back into it. No a stationary bike won't help, I tried, besides I don't really have to room.

[Brickbat]

21. I hate it too, so I make sure I'm listening to music I love.

[one_voice]

22. Yuck..

I hate exercise. Due to some medical issues I'm limited in what exercising I can do, so I have to be very careful about what I eat.

However, years and years ago, I lost weight and really toned up after my daughter was born (was able to wear a bikini again) and I did usiing...now don't laugh...sweating to the oldies. I didn't mind it as much and it really got me in shape. Three months later I was pregnant with my son. :eyes:

I hear Pilate's (sp?) is a very good way to lose weight and stay in shape, and it's low impact..if that's what you're looking for.

Since the nice weather is here again, bike riding is another way. It's always nice to be outside on a nice day.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

23. I don't mind ten minutes on the treadmill.

The problem comes when I get home. I'm exhausted and crash for 14 hours!! How can I get in shape like that??? Slow metabolism and dead thyroid too.

[Arugula Latte]

24. I've come to mostly enjoy and look forward to it.

Sometimes it is tedious, but it's worse when I DON'T do it. I actually like it, and I work out with the TV or music to distract myself.

[apples and oranges]

25. Get a Wii, and get EA Sports Active 1 & 2

[Quantess]

26. Sorry, but I love it.

But that's because I go running with the dog outdoors. He gets to be without a leash as often as possible, running on trails and through parks.

But if I exercised on a treadmill or a stationary bike, I'd get bored too.

[wickerwoman]

27. I hate going to the gym...

the trick is to find a kind of exercise that you don't mind. I actually really like swimming and enjoy going for walks. I hate cycling, don't mind racket sports, would rather die than do yoga but love kick-boxing.

There's bound to be something out there that you can at least tolerate. What about gardening or volunteering for something like Habitat for Humanity or adopt a park/highway type things?

You don't have to slog along on a treadmill to be more active.

[JCMach1]

28. Wish you could do it while sleeping!

[elleng]

29. I do.

Only 'exercise' I've ever used has been walking, and never thought of it as such. Worked downtown, and to get from place to place, HAD to walk. Moved, life changes, etc, I'm not in a walking-needed place, so no more exercise. There is a park nearby, and I PRAY (I NEVER pray!) that I'll include walking around the park in my habits.

An 'interesting' and 'sad' part of this. 2 years ago, I spent 8-9 months in Florida to help my folks, when mother was not doing well, SO I discovered a VERY NICE beachfront where I could walk evenings, view the multi-cultural crowd and the ocean and the moon. SO I did that each night (before Starbucks!) Prolly my best ever, but nothing like beachfront around here.

[tango-tee]

31. I've always hated, hated, hated "exercising" in a gym, but I loved to hike.

Being out there, soaking up nature's beauty as I was walking through the countryside soothed my soul. Seeing the spring flowers and the first green on the trees, watching horses in the meadows... And then at noon, a rest stop at a country inn with a nice glass of chilled white wine grown right here in Franconia, to accompany a hearty lunch.

By the time I got home, I was mellow.

At the moment, my arthritis makes all of this nearly impossible, but there are so many memories to cherish.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

36. Try building more walking into your day

For example, instead of driving or taking the bus all the way to work, park a few blocks away and walk the rest. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If you have to go to the store, try to walk or bike there and back.

Even if you have to drive to the store, park at the farthest end of the lot and walk into the store. If you have a lawn, mow it with a non-motorized lawn mower.

Not walking can really put on the pounds. I have gained a noticeable amount of weight since moving to Minneapolis, where I have to drive, from Portland, where I didn't have a car for ten years. I'm in a pretty convenient neighborhood, but everything is either too close to constitute exercise or too far to walk in a reasonable amount of time.

My local co-op grocery is moving about eight blocks away, and I hope I can stay inspired to walk there and back when I need food.