when i think about working out i think of it as a chore. i have always been the type to go above and beyond. well starting tonight i am only doing 20 mins on the treadmill. i get myself all worked up, like omg let me workout because in my head i have to go hard and do an hour the first time of working out. so i will give myself 20 mins on the treadmill for a week and see what happens.

Thats how I started out too, now I'm up to 40 mins on the treadmill, 15 on the elliptical and 20 on a recumbent bike. A lot less than others doing it longer than me, but I feel like I'm getting different areas and my heart rates up there, so thats all that matters. Good luck to you!

I started out doing FIVE minutes on the treadmill. Every little bit helps and you just have to build on what YOU can do today. I didn't know then about the 30 second thing, but it's a great idea. Basically, when you're working on a new routine/machine/habit, start with what you can do easily, then add 30 seconds a day. Before you know it, you'll be doing half an hour at a time! That's how I conquered the elliptical. I literally could only do a minute and a half when I started, about 5 weeks ago. Now, it's my preferred way to get my 30 minutes of cardio per day.

You will do fine. Take those baby steps, they turn into marathons!

Good luck!!

thanks ladies. i was expecting more out of myself and i should of just took my time. thats why i would work out one day and than stop i was doing to much. my goal tonight is to do 20min i can do that.