How do I get out of my funk and start exercising, which I HATE?

Answer 1

At first I thought I'd take a psychological approach: "Where is this 'hate' coming from? Is it hate you actually feel for yourself? Why do you hate yourself?" And so on.

Then I thought a metaphysical approach might be better: "No one knows where will power comes from. All of our decisions and actions come from our subconscious minds. Free will is just an illusion, like a computer display that imagines it controls the processor..."

But instead, I'll just tell you how I got myself to exercise.

I always avoided exercising---not because I didn't like to exert myself (it actually feels quite good to pump up your energy, relieve stress, and feel like you're actually DOING something with yourself). But exercising was always so goddam BORING.

So I got a cross-country ski machine (a treadmill, stationary bike, or other serious exercise machine will do), and every other day I put on a DVD and watch half a movie while I work out. The time flies.

If it's an exciting movie (mindless action flicks are good), I often find myself exercising more strenuously than I realized (like I'm in the story---woo!). And when I've started an especially interesting movie, I have to force myself to stop halfway, and I really look forward to two days later when I'll get to watch the rest.

Lots of people buy exercise machines, use them for only a short time, then decide they'd rather lie around doing nothing---so you can usually find great deals on them in the classifieds.

As with most things in life, getting in good shape is mostly a matter of momentum. Once you make exercise part of your life, you'll feel so much better---you'll sleep better, have more positive thoughts, be more confident, feel more attractive... And you probably won't believe me now, but you really do reach a point where exercise feels so good that you WANT to do it. If you can get to that magic tipping point, you've got it made.

Meanwhile, if you're going to not care about something, you may as well do it in a way that's in your own interests. So just exercise, and "not care" that you don't feel like doing it. But be sure to entertain yourself along the way---after all, this is the 21st century!

Cheers, Ander

Answer 2

It's a matter of the will. Get tough with yourself. Put exercise into your daily routine and just bite the bullet and do it. Self discipline is never easy but once you get exercise into your routine and start to feel better, you will be more motivated. It takes about 3 weeks to start feeling better, that will be your hardest uphill climb but stick to it and you'll be so glad you did. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

tell people that you are going to start so you feel you have to live up to what you said, get other people to go with you, think of how great you'll feel afterward.....usually i don't think about starting and just go and do it and then i feel great afterward

Also: the earlier in the day you do it the better (that way nothing can come up to stop you from exercising)

Answer 4

I know what you mean, find a friend to exercise with that
should help motivate you & good luck

Answer 5

Find something you enjoy doing. My boyfriend HATES the gym, so he plays raquetball and goes for long walks. If you enjoy the activity, you'll do it more.

Answer 6

Ya Just gotta DO it! (sorry you can;t excercise till ya start!) it might help to find some sport or activity you enjoy!

Answer 7

Just think of how you'll feel , healthy, vibrant full of energy and don't procrastinate JUST DO IT! You will love yourself for it

Answer 8

Look in the mirror.