I am almost two months post op. and have not been exercising for the past 3 weeks. I just cant seem to get up the energy to get on my elliptical or go to the gym. Anyone have any ideas on how to get motivated again

Do something you truly enjoy then it's not such a chore. For instance, I have physical issues beyond my weight so my exercise ability is limited. But, I really love walking outside, so walk about 2 miles at least 5 days a week. Because I enjoy it, it's not like "ugh I have to walk", I actually look forward to my walks.

Experiment, find something you like and hopefully that will motivate you.

Missy really hit it on the head!

But also, just to add:

It might help you to listen to really motivation music while you workout. For me I absolutely cannot workout without thumping music. I'm simply too lathargic.

or if your going on the treadmill and find it tedious try watching a video, to take your mind off of it...

Make a commitment to someone else that you will do whatever exercise you have agreed on. It's much harder to back out if someone else is relying on you. Start out with a walking buddy or something like that - added benefit - getting to spend time with a friend! Once you get back on the exercise bandwagon, it will become much easier and more of a habit.

Good luck.

Hey....I'd love to walk my 25pound dog that can pull this 300+ woman wayyyy down the street, or knock me over!

I used to love walking my previous dog, (60lbs) she behaved! We'd walk at night and be one with the night! (I live in a safe area)

You say "Do what you love", I loved that, walking is good for me and my knees need the work. "...uh, I oughtta walk the doggg...."

How do you handle a pulling dog? Someone out there oughtta be walking a dog?

P.S. I walk at night, very cold but no snow. :wub:

Just put one foot in front of the other and walk! You know what to do, and we can't make you do it!

I DO walk! Read above....

I DO walk! Read above....

Just can't balance. I have two new knees.

because of my (former size/girth) and that my knees and legs hurt and was not strong enough that all i could do was walk..little bit at a time..thats how i did it..

Hey! I said in my P.S."I walk..."

I already walk, I would like to eake my dog, but she pulls and strangles herself. I simply wanted to know if any on had walked a dog?

Hey! I said in my P.S."I walk..."

I already walk, I would like to eake my dog, but she pulls and strangles herself. I simply wanted to know if any on had walked a dog?

i was not responding to anyone in particular i was merely just posting to this thread.

i walk my dobermans with my hub.

started off to end of driveway and now am up to a block every day.

because of my (former size/girth) and that my knees and legs hurt and was not strong enough that all i could do was walk..little bit at a time...do what you can when you are ready to..

You know, I looked before, at your profi;e, you've lost LOTS of weight! KUDO's!

You know, I looked before, at your profi;e, you've lost LOTS of weight! KUDO's!

thank you. i appreciate your kind words.

you are doing great