Help. I Fell Off The Exercise Wagon

[sommers4977 58]

I am almost two months post op. and have not been exercising for the past 3 weeks. I just cant seem to get up the energy to get on my elliptical or go to the gym. Anyone have any ideas on how to get motivated again

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Do something you truly enjoy then it's not such a chore. For instance, I have physical issues beyond my weight so my exercise ability is limited. But, I really love walking outside, so walk about 2 miles at least 5 days a week. Because I enjoy it, it's not like "ugh I have to walk", I actually look forward to my walks.

Experiment, find something you like and hopefully that will motivate you.

[Lapbandster 496]

Missy really hit it on the head!

But also, just to add:

It might help you to listen to really motivation music while you workout. For me I absolutely cannot workout without thumping music. I'm simply too lathargic.

or if your going on the treadmill and find it tedious try watching a video, to take your mind off of it...

[SageTracey 608]

Make a commitment to someone else that you will do whatever exercise you have agreed on. It's much harder to back out if someone else is relying on you. Start out with a walking buddy or something like that - added benefit - getting to spend time with a friend! Once you get back on the exercise bandwagon, it will become much easier and more of a habit.

Good luck.

[meyouus 415]

Hey....I'd love to walk my 25pound dog that can pull this 300+ woman wayyyy down the street, or knock me over!

I used to love walking my previous dog, (60lbs) she behaved! We'd walk at night and be one with the night! (I live in a safe area)

You say "Do what you love", I loved that, walking is good for me and my knees need the work. "...uh, I oughtta walk the doggg...."

How do you handle a pulling dog? Someone out there oughtta be walking a dog?

P.S. I walk at night, very cold but no snow. :wub:

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Just put one foot in front of the other and walk! You know what to do, and we can't make you do it!

[meyouus 415]

I DO walk! Read above....

[meyouus 415]

I DO walk! Read above....

Just can't balance. I have two new knees.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

because of my (former size/girth) and that my knees and legs hurt and was not strong enough that all i could do was walk..little bit at a time..thats how i did it..

[meyouus 415]

Hey! I said in my P.S."I walk..."

I already walk, I would like to eake my dog, but she pulls and strangles herself. I simply wanted to know if any on had walked a dog?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

Hey! I said in my P.S."I walk..."

I already walk, I would like to eake my dog, but she pulls and strangles herself. I simply wanted to know if any on had walked a dog?

i was not responding to anyone in particular i was merely just posting to this thread.

i walk my dobermans with my hub.

started off to end of driveway and now am up to a block every day.

[meyouus 415]

because of my (former size/girth) and that my knees and legs hurt and was not strong enough that all i could do was walk..little bit at a time...do what you can when you are ready to..

You know, I looked before, at your profi;e, you've lost LOTS of weight! KUDO's!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

You know, I looked before, at your profi;e, you've lost LOTS of weight! KUDO's!

thank you. i appreciate your kind words.

you are doing great