How does everyone get motivated to work out? I just can't seem to get my butt in gear with the exercise thing. I'm doing well with food and such, but I guess I'm just being lazy.

How does everyone get motivated to work out? I just can't seem to get my butt in gear with the exercise thing. I'm doing well with food and such' date=' but I guess I'm just being lazy. [/quote']

Trust me in the beginning I had a hell of a time getting back into the gym or even walking. So I went back to the Water & now I'm on the elliptical. I do that & weights 3 times a week, water aerobics 2 times a week, then I go hiking on Saturday. It took me a while to get here but now that I am I just love it. Your motivation will increase over time.....trust us

I am 6 weeks post op and starting to feel guilty because I haven't started doing any anything. Today I visited the local Gym it is not as costly as I expected. I think I will join and they have a pool.

Now I just need to get motivated to get moving! I am afraid I'm setting my self up for failure again but know I need some more help than what I am doing now.

I am 6 weeks post op and starting to feel guilty because I haven't started doing any anything. Today I visited the local Gym it is not as costly as I expected. I think I will join and they have a pool.

Now I just need to get motivated to get moving! I am afraid I'm setting my self up for failure again but know I need some more help than what I am doing now.

Does your doctor's office have a support group? You might be able to find a workout buddy. I'm still working on my approval but a friend from work and I are keeping each other honest and moving.

Yes they have a support group that meets once a month an hr away... But I am looking forward to go this month. Yes a work out buddy would be nice. One that has has surgery even better. Great Idea to reach out and try to find like minds

Well how's this for motivation - the more you work out the less likely hood of having the loose skin. I don't have much hanging skin in my arms and I think it is mainly because I focused on that during my workouts.

Figure out a goal for yourself and when you start to talk yourself out of your workout think of your goal and strive for it!