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AnonymooseOGContributor
I hate working out, but am trying to get into the habit of doing some form of exercise every day. I walk either with a friend or on my treadmill, and lift small weights. Does anyone else have this problem? I feel as though most people feel good afterwards while I just feel tired, sore, and grumpy!
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @AnonymooseOG
I hate exercising too. My psych is always on my back about doing something and I despise it. I struggle to find the energy and motivation to start and afterwards I don't feel better.
Can totally understand.
Well done for actually doing exercise though.
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MDTSenior Contributor
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The only motivation I'm finding to exercise is through vanity. I'm trying to lose a little weight and tone my arms. I definitely don't walk daily (even though I should), but I recently started mindlessly lifting a light weight with one arm as I watch TV, study, or work on my laptop. That's been surprisingly successful 😄
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BowSenior Contributor
I exercise excessively as part of my eating disorder @AnonymooseOG the majority of the time I do not enjoy it. It’s a chore. I don’t have the energy either and often finish feeling exhausted.
Putting my eating disorder aside, moving myself daily is good for me. Gentle exercise is good. Most of the time my body appreciates the movement, helps with stiffness, sore back and does my mental health good.
when I’m on the treadmill I watch something on my iPad. It helps pass time. Same if I’m on the bike.
when I use to go for a walk- I would listen to a podcast.
could you perhaps plan something nice to do once you have finished exercising? Maybe sit down for a nice cuppa? Sometimes I go sit outside on my swing chair and have a nice cuppa, or depending how I am feeling I will go lay on my acupressure mat.
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JlolSenior Contributor
Yeah I absolutely do. I feel like angry whilst I'm doing it (don't know why) and tired and grumpy afterwards.
I'm very envious of these people who say they get a "buzz" after exercise.
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