So Why Don't You Exercise?

[iyamamaschke]

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I am an exercise Junkie and I think most of everybody knows that most my posts are in the exercise section I love it there it's my Home!!!

Sarah

[wiseblood]

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I think Dave and Wiseblood are right to be cautious. Just for interest, I did your BMIs on my Excel spreadsheet (I have the fomula entered in it) and it come up with 61.2m for Dave and 54.3 for Wiseblood. (I had to do it in the Excel spreadsheet because the ones online would not accept a weight that high! Not much use, is it!) By comparison, mine was 'only' 44.3 when I started and people told me I was too fat to exercise! And Dave, you have dropped it impressively - it's now 50.35!
Softly, softly, catchee monkey, as the saying goes. Start exercising when you feel ready, guys. You could try chair exercises that are designed for the frail and wobbly elderly (no, I'm not trying to insult anyone). They are desigend to get a bit of aerobic activity going on for those who can't run and jump with the rest of us. I'm not sure where you'll find details, but I know they do suf like arm exercises and leg lifts while concentrating on good posture and breathing.

I did do some curls today.Running is out of the question.I was joking earlier about being to fat to exercise,I definately need to start hitting the weights again.

Wow,I'm so fat that an online application couldn't except my input? That sucks,I'm gonna go eat some porkchops now

[matawguro]

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Most of the time, people equate exercise with going to the gym, using an exercise machine at home, jogging, or doing some other monotonous repetitive routine.

Frankly, I hate exercising so I engage in activities that count as exercise.

For example, I'm into martial arts. I think of it as learning to defend myself. I don't think of it as exercise. There was a time i was also into ballroom dancing. I could get two hours of aerobic exercise in and hardly feel it. In my mind, I wasn't exercising. I was learning social skills.

The main point is, you have to find a physical activity you enjoy. If your only motivation is to tone up and lose weight, you won't feel motivated and you won't last.

[yemenitegreen]

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Weights are heavy,and walking makes my big toe hurt.

Awww, c'mon, anyone who is able to use his or her arms can do a little weight training - even if it is just with water bottles. And if walking makes your toe hurt, you might want to try a decent pair of (walking) shoes, really. A good pair of shoes makes a tremendous difference - in particular when you are obese.

You can do it

yemenitegreen

[Alienore]

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I'm not the best in the world when it comes to exercise but it does make a huge difference. And as others have said here it doesn't have to be major vigorous stuff - as long as you are doing more physically then that is the main thing. Little walks build up over time.

Whatever you do, don't overdo it!


Deborah

[LC_Dave]

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Awww, c'mon, anyone who is able to use his or her arms can do a little weight training - even if it is just with water bottles. And if walking makes your toe hurt, you might want to try a decent pair of (walking) shoes, really. A good pair of shoes makes a tremendous difference - in particular when you are obese.

You can do it

yemenitegreen

Just remember there is obese, then morbid obese, Super Nintendo Obese, etc etc it goes up.

I had a BMI of 61. Why do they even need to calculate that! I hate BMI. I knew I was fat. I was never in the normal range. I hate BMI!

anyways......... Just getting out of bed was a choir. Trying not to suffocate in my sleep was a choir. I stand by what I did, and I don't have any regrets for not exercising.

It's a bit intimidating going to a gym and the stairmaster has a 200lb weight limit. And you can't fit into the weight machines.

[BodyRebuilder]

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I have become addicted to excercise. I lost some weight when it was just diet, but my shape really didn't change. I started with 1 hour of weights for 5 nights a week - I did this for 3 months and only lost 5lbs. but lost 6 inches around the waist and made great "mirror" progress.

Now I have added 45 min of treadmill when I wake up Monday-Friday, still 1 hour of weights M-F, added 45 minutes of cardio after weights M-F, and 1 hour of Cardio each weekend day. If I counted right it is about 870 minutes a week now, and I feel energized rather than tired, which is a nice surprise.

Even if I never lose a nother pound, I feel and will be healthier.

AJ

[Heidi3]

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I will be honest I used to be obsessed with exercise, I ran a lot!!!! Then hit the wall and could not make myself work out or run anymore at all under any circumstances ..that is a huge reason I put on weight..stopping cold in your 40's is not a good thing to do..especially if your eating patterns stay the same. I do try to do a lot of physical work yard work, house work ..my job is not sedantary for the most part...I make work for myself like I park far from anything and walk...make extra trips up and down the stairs at home and work...go for hikes/walks ...ect..but nothing really that counts as a real work out.
I know better than to think I can force myself to do something I really do not want to do ...so I am riding this out maybe the urge to go to the gym again will come back..or even to play racquet ball.... I do miss that sometimes!
. I have lost this weight and kept it off by moving my body and eating right..but not with any exercise program...sad to say ..because I do believe it is the best thing for you ..if you can make yourself do it :P

all I can say is do not burn yourself out...because it is hard to bring back the gusto for exercise once you have ...really really hard!!!!

[ladyinred]

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You can't beat the "feel good" feeling that exercise gives you. For me the emotional benefits are the best. I also feel more powerful walking down the street. My legs feel stronger and I feel more coordinated or balanced or something. I have to exercise every day now. I "plan" to exercise 4 days a week. And then I get bored or antsy or something and next thing you know I'm popping in an exercise tape or taking the dog for a long walk. I got a couple of Leslie Sansome's Walk Away The Pounds videos from the flea market last summer. The one-mile is perfect for newbies to exercise. It only takes 20 minutes and you do it at home - no fancy outfit or bathing suit required. I've moved onto the 2 mile and now I have to get the 3 and 4 mile ones, but I keep the 1 mile for when I just want a short little pick-me up. I don't even care if it helps with weight loss or not. Now it's just something I need to do. If I don't I get crabby. lol

[Gknight]

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I cant do tread mill because my legs ache and 7 days ago I tried exercise bike only lasted 10 mins first day! Now lost 10lbs and put my headphones on and bike for 50 mins. I know its hard but people in here showed me not to give up, Hang in there and soon you will be running marathons

[adreliluc]

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I try to get on the treadmill everyday for a minimum of 30 minutes, it doesn't matter if I'm walking at a 3.5 or running a 7.0... as long as I'm on there. 30 minutes is my minimum, but once I get to 30 I always know I can do so much more - so I do. 99% of the time I walk/jog for 60-75 minutes everyday - 1 to 2 times a day. This is something I do for myself everyday because I know how great it makes me feel, and it really does tone the body!
I've never been one to say I love exercise, but I know that it's something I need to do... it was hard when I worked out yesterday, it'll be hard today... and ya know what? It's ganna be hard tomorrow. But I'm still ganna do it.
If you want to lose weight you have to work at it. You'll get out exactly what you put in. I put in all I can everyday to make sure I get to my goal.
Ya'll can do it, just get off your bootie's and march in place for 10 minutes every now and then... before you know it you'll be huffin' and puffin' along looking and feeling great!

[ttdriver]

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I cant do tread mill because my legs ache and 7 days ago I tried exercise bike only lasted 10 mins first day! Now lost 10lbs and put my headphones on and bike for 50 mins. I know its hard but people in here showed me not to give up, Hang in there and soon you will be running marathons

BRAVO!! That is excellent! That's what I'm tawkin' bout!! Start small, keep going and soon you will surpass your wildest dreams!

See, the human body does NOT deteriorate from overuse .. rather, THE LACK OF IT.

No matter your age or ability, EVERYONE CAN DO SOMETHING. Sorry folks, but there IS NO EXCUSE.

GET MOVING.

Betty

[Tiggerdagibit]

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I love to exercise.. well, let me rephrase, I love the way I feel AFTER exercise lol. I plan to exercise 5 days a week. Sometimes I do less, sometimes more, but at least I do it. My problem is that if I miss more than a day, I find it hard to get back on track so I really have to push myself to not take more than a day off at a time. The trick is to find at least a couple of activities that you enjoy and mix them up so you don't get bored, burned out and quit. I also find that joining an exercise challenge helps a LOT. It keeps me accountable and motivated. I'm just restarting so I don't have any fabulous stats to post, but I KNOW that it helps with self esteem, energy, inches lost and much more. When I exercise regularly it also helps with my depression. I urge everyone to find something they like/can do and do it!

[ttdriver]

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Well said, Brandi!!

Betty

[FLLOWCARBER]

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I think this post is important to bump up..get up, get out no matter if its walking the dog alittle further each day, or playing catch with the kids, deep housecleaning, park alittle further, stand and stretch every half hour, do leg lifts or sit ups during commercials..etc. It really does make a difference in how you feel