Originally Posted by sherry7

You're not alone Julia. I can't seem to get myself to exercise either.

Shortly before surgery, I bought a BowFlex machine. The thing is huge, and is taking up my entire 4th bedroom. I see it everyday, just sitting there unused, and mocking me. But have I actually used the thing? Nope.

Originally Posted by BabyNicole

LOL As my mom would say...is it a clothes rack?

Originally Posted by Red_Cricket

It's hard but you can do it! It's getting up and doing it that is the hard part. I love to exercise but I can't seem to start it back up once I've stopped. Due to my back problems this happens often.
I keep it simple. I love the Walk away the pounds DVD! So easy to use but so great on the body. Best part? I can do them in my home in front of the TV when the mood hits and the kids LOVE to do them with me. I found once I did them for about two weeks I wanted to go on long walks which helped add more exercise to my life. Also, if you get bored put some dance songs on and DANCE! I call it free dance just move any way you want...go with the beat. I bet you will feel so good doing it.
You can do! Exercise not only makes your body feel better but your mind too! Best of luck.

Originally Posted by Gina in NY

Listen, you may think I am a workout freak, but the line between us is VERY small. I do workout every day and have from the beginning, but here is why I did it.

I don't think. I don't feel. I do.

Do you ask yourself each day, gosh, do I want to brush my teeth? hmmm... no - you just do it. I used to go to the gym in the mornings, I'd put out my clothes the night before, wake up, grab a protein bar and an apple, out the door, I was on the treadmill before I knew what happened. I went every day - no thinking, no decisions. I mean, I decided if I wanted to do the eliptical or arc machine, but I was there every day.

Motivation is not a requirement. Action is all that matters. You don't have to want to do it - just do it. Does that make any sense? Beleive me, if I didn't work out when I didn't "feel" motivated, I wouldn't be out there 1/2 the time. I work out because I need to - I know I need to...

It is so hard to explain.

Its like the little voices in your head that tell you you're too old, too fat, to tired, too hormonal, whatever - those voices that tell you not to exercise. I have them too - I ignore them. It is like, "Get thee behind me Satan!" and off I go.

Just go. Don't think, don't feel, don't wonder or have angst about it, just move your butt! (I say this with great love lol)