What a slap in the face

[JohnSantos]

Yeah join a gym where you can exercise with other people, like an aerobics class or spinning. Lots of fun, and doesn't "feel" like exercise.

[Iza]

Spinning *shudders* my list favorite exercise to date that I have tried.

I too hate exercise, or more.. I hate giving up the time in my day to do it. I stay so busy, and here is yet another hour snatched out of my day spent doing something I really don't like.

That said, my husband has battered me into walking with him. I hate walking. It irritates me for reason, but I love him and I know he's only trying to help me help myself so... I walk. We started at 30 minutes a day, of just a nice brisk pace, not jogging, not power walking, just a nice brisk walk, holding hands and me with my ipod on. We are up to 50 minutes!! We walked last night and when he turned me around to go back I was confused. I was like.. was that 20 minutes already? No, 25. WHAT!!!! So.. I walk now.. I still complain when I get home though lol.

I will say I LOVE yoga.

[bigjim66]

Originally Posted by lindsayanne0

Quite honestly, I hate 'exercising'.

Join the club. I am an otherwise logical person, with efficiency on the brain most of the time, and hate down-time for anything. I even take work in the potty. Part of my getting serious was deciding to follow the rules whether emotions agreed or not. Only then was my schedule more concrete in exercise, which as you know, is non-negotiable.

Originally Posted by lindsayanne0

Don't know if I signed up for the right level. It said "Classics - beginning aerobic, stretching, and toning".

You have to start somewhere, and even if you show up to a bunch of seniors lifting foam weights, you'll know you're taking action. The instructor will likely ask you about your goals to help guide you to the right class.

Success!