You mean, I can LOVE exercise??

[Xx.Snow.White.xX]

I just though I could share my story (even tho its still in the making!)
I have always hated exercise, always. I knew that had to change if I will ever lose the weight and keep it off. I joined a gym ( HUGE step for me) and then ironically enough later that night I was rushed to ER & hospitalized for 8 days. I was not able to use my new membership for almost 3 weeks, which was very discouraging. I figured I had wasted all my money, would HATE it, and that I would go once and never want to go back. Wow, was I wrong or what?

I have been almost every day since my first "workout" day. I think I hated exercise because it was always forced and always boring like treadmills.
When I go to work out now, time passes so quickly and I leave with the best feeling ever - Like I just climbed a mountain (or a stair stepper, lol)
But anyways, Just to those other fitness newbies - Don't go in with a pessimistic attitude, you'll be surprised. Mix up your workouts, and just keep it up!

It really is fun!

[marcella]

Re: You mean, I can LOVE exercise??

Exercise does get addicting, doesn't it. I find I really love to execise in group settings. I go to a Yoga class, and really enjoy being part of the group.

Something as simple as making a point to walk everyday becomes something I look forward to as well.

It's funny what we learn about ourselves, because I always thought I hated exercising too.

Good luck to you!

[Bianne]

Re: You mean, I can LOVE exercise??

I guess I hated it because I usually do it in the morning before, work and its so hard to get up!!!! :-p

[TheDogAteMyName]

Re: You mean, I can LOVE exercise??

I'm addicted! I never thought the day would come where I would be bummed out that I couldn't go to the gym on Memorial Day - it's closed! ACKS!

[Xx.Snow.White.xX]

Re: You mean, I can LOVE exercise??

I love my gym, They are NOT closed on Monday! just shorter hours in the afternoon, yay!