My problem is that i am very lazy and hence have become overweight. I am not lazy because of my weight, i know that, because once i am on my feet and out of the house i am on the go and i am active!
But when i am at home or comfortable in my room then i just cant get myself to go outside for a walk or to complete some daily chores. I now think that i probably love my room and my comfort way too much and probably thats why i am lazy.
I want to loose weight and when i get sudden motivation from some friend or movie that i watch then i start going for a walk but somehow i cant continue my routine of walks..i stop after 1 or 2 weeks and get back to my old habit of lying around at home. I dont know why. It must be a mental block or soemthing i am not aware of and that is affecting me and my health alot.
Can anyone help?
2007-09-02 18:13:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anon_girl 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Get a timer and set it for a half-hour later. When the timer goes off, get up and do something. When you sit back down, set the timer again. It could also be helpful to write down what your goals are and how you plan on reaching them. Keep it in a place where you see it a lot and it should just remind you why you're doing what you're doing.
You can also ask one of your friends to help keep you on task. Go walking with them - believe me, if it's a weekly thing and you start skipping out, they won't be too happy with you and will make you start going.
If you don't have friends who would want to take walks with you, maybe you could meet some people online who are also trying to lose weight and then encourage each other to be more active and meet daily goals.
2007-09-02 18:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very common. You are not alone. The best way to approach what you call laziness is to tackle only one thing that you want to accomplish at a time. Do not try for more than you can handle. This way you do not become overwhelmed and disappointed.
If you want to lose weight, then decide on just one thing that will help you with your goal. You mentioned walking. Walking is very good.
I have found doing a chore or an activity that I'm not particularly motivated to do, is best accomplished when I set a time for it and form a routine. It will become a habit. Habits are hard to break. If you happen to slip and miss one day, don't beat yourself up over it. The next day, get back into the routine. Soon, you won't think twice about doing this.
2007-09-02 19:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Excercising boosts your metabolism and gives you more energy in general. I say, do things that you both enjoy, and get you moving. Like a walk in the woods or a swim in the lake or pool, maybe some tennis or basketball with a friends. Physical activites will help you overcome laziness. If you really want to get out there and get moving, you will. It's a case of "mind over matter". Good luck!
2016-04-03 00:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was allot like you except he was thin and muscular. He joined the Navy 6 weeks ago and wrote back with a whole new out look on life, apologizing for his lazy, lethargic behavior. If you want to change, you need to get someone that can break you to the core and build you back up where you should be. Who that is, no one can tell but you. But, I'll tell you right now that if you join the Navy, they will change that trait in a mean, awful, wicked, and nasty way. You will regret joining, but, the change will be noticeable to even you.
2007-09-02 18:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by delux_version 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's hard to be motivated to do something you don't like? Pretty obvious. Especelly when it comes to exercise. If you don't like your exercise routine, chances are you won't continue it for very long.
I happen to be a gamer, so thats why I got into a game called DDR. You've probably seen it at arcades and such. The one with the arrows and such. I got the PS2 verson.
Sure, I have invested hundreds of dollars just in this game, but I do it because I like it, not beause it gets me in shape.
2007-09-02 18:26:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many times "action" comes first; motivation follows
You've already stated that "once i am on my feet and out of the house i am on the go ".
Don't wait for the motivation to do "x".
2007-09-02 18:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by B C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to want to do this for yourself
hit new musles
sounds like you dont have the right program
make it a hunt for new horizones
2007-09-02 18:24:38 · answer #7 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋