Everyone has trouble getting going at some point. You’re tired. You’re busy. You don’t feel like exercising. The weather’s bad. You can think of a million things you’d rather do.

But you know you have to get moving, so how do you get out the door? Do you remind yourself of your reasons, like health, weight loss, and looking good? Do you schedule workouts with an exercise buddy so you don’t chicken out? Do you try new workouts and group exercise classes so you’re never bored? Do you save up great new songs to listen to, or episodes of your favorite TV shows to watch while you’re on the treadmill or stationary bike? Do you make sure you don’t think about until you’ve started, so you don’t have a chance to talk yourself out of it? Do you tell yourself it’s okay if you only do 5 minutes, so long as you at least get started?

There are so many ways to help get yourself started on your workout. Share your tips for getting your workout in, especially on those days when you don’t really feel like it! Your tricks can really help others get motivated to get out the door on those tough days.

Classes. I absolutely love them. Power, Zumba, groove, active, and centergy. I go right from work so by the time I get home I am stress free and feeling great! My gym also has a movie theater cardio room, time passes very quickly while I watch a movie and I get to work out in the dark , so no one is watching me

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Somedays, it's just an excuse to mix up a pre-workout energy drink and feel the rush, lol.

So now I have to ask @@Dub , what's in the magical pre-workout energy drink....sounds like good stuff

Lately it's been this stuff......

Classes. I absolutely love them. Power, Zumba, groove, active, and centergy. I go right from work so by the time I get home I am stress free and feeling great! My gym also has a movie theater cardio room, time passes very quickly while I watch a movie and I get to work out in the dark , so no one is watching me

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I do that at home, sometimes. It really makes you unaware of the length of time passing when watching a DVD, since there are no commercials

I focus on the immediate outcome. Endorphins and/or relaxation.

And if the day was really hard (especially on top of an awful being on-call shift the night before) the best exercise may be going to bed early.

Music and having workout buddies!

Thanks for all your answers! It sounds like a really motivating reason to get out the door (or to get moving at home) is to hit some longer term goals, such as an upcoming 5k or some active time with family.

It also sounds like reminding yourself of the benefits helps you get going. It does for me, too. I know I’ll feel better and be happier with myself if I get my workout in.

I agree that going to the gym can be good in so many ways. It can be motivating to see the others there working hard. It can help me focus – I know that once I go to the gym, I’ll have no other choice but to work out. If I stay at home, there’s a chance I can allow myself to get distracted by any number of other things.

Thanks for the tips – I am sure we can all use a little boost now and again!

Is it bad if i admit that since WLS 3 years ago I haven't been to the gym, haven't made a point to walk around the block...nothing.

I never work out, am not planning on working out, and am not sorry for that.

That just doesn't sound very good at all, does it?

It just proofs that exercise is not needed for weight loss.

IMO exercising for weight loss feels like another chore. Like a second job that needs to be done either before or after (or both) my job I do for a living. That's why I exercise for other benefits.

So now I have to ask @@Dub , what's in the magical pre-workout energy drink....sounds like good stuff

Somedays, it's just an excuse to mix up a pre-workout energy drink and feel the rush, lol.

Lately it's been this stuff......

@@Dub they even put your picture on the label? if I try the drink will they put my picture on mine?

Great exercise clothes motivate me. Lulumon makes amazing leggings that really fit great and are super slimming. Unfortunately I do not have as much luck with shirts since I am battling saggy upper arm skin which is a shame because there is a lot of muscle there too.

Is it bad if i admit that since WLS 3 years ago I haven't been to the gym, haven't made a point to walk around the block...nothing.

I never work out, am not planning on working out, and am not sorry for that.

That just doesn't sound very good at all, does it?

One thing that helped me is something my NUT pointed out. It is that exercise/being active is needed to be healthy.

For me, my obesity lead me to be practically immobile and housebound.

Now, I exercise because I can and I enjoy it. It isn't a chore but something that makes me feel good.

I think the key is to 1) find something you enjoy and 2) making it as easy as possible to do.

So now I have to ask @@Dub , what's in the magical pre-workout energy drink....sounds like good stuff

Somedays, it's just an excuse to mix up a pre-workout energy drink and feel the rush, lol.

Lately it's been this stuff......

@@Dub they even put your picture on the label? if I try the drink will they put my picture on mine?

LMAO........one day being a bull.

It just proofs that exercise is not needed for weight loss.

IMO exercising for weight loss feels like another chore. Like a second job that needs to be done either before or after (or both) my job I do for a living. That's why I exercise for other benefits.

No, not needed for weight loss, but I've seen HUGE improvements in my body by building muscle. Smaller, tighter, etc.

Exercise is good for my mental health, more than anything else.