Comments on: Fat Tuesday, Week 3: Getting Back On The Horse

By: sparklytosingle

sparklytosingle — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:41:43 +0000

Oh you’re doing great, it’s hard work. Keep at it!

I hate running too and do it as little as possible. I don’t mind the elliptical at the gym so much, and I kind of like yoga and rowing, but that’ about it. Otherwise exercise is a chore. I’ll do it anyway, but I don’t enjoy it either!

By: Stevie

Stevie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:41:02 +0000

Try and find an exercise that you DO like. I really don’t enjoy running, but I force myself to run sometimes. But I can walk and walk and walk for hours. And you know what? Walking burns calories more efficiently than running does, so maybe give that a try?

Good luck, you’re doing GREAT!!!

By: Jaka Merriman

Jaka Merriman — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:34:11 +0000

I *hate* going to the gym. I hate getting dressed, going there, working out, being covered in sweat, coming home, showering. Everything. But, I do it because I want to be healthy and I want to increase my strength/endurance. Losing weight is definitely a motivation, but I’m trying not to make it a primary one.

As for the diet part, I still haven’t figured out what I need to be eating in order to not gain more weight. I start eating healthier and still gain, etc. Textbook diets don’t do it for me cos it just comes back (even with exercise). I’d love to meet with a nutritionist on that score.

It sounds like you’re winning the struggle, though, hon. You know what your challenges are and you’re still meeting them, even though it’s hard. Keep up the great work!

By: tabithablogs

tabithablogs — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:47:22 +0000

It’s such a tough thing to stay diligent with diet and exercise…definitely sending good-luck vibes your way! (And my favorite line from this post is probably, “…view it as a necessary email.” Pretty sure that was unintentional, but it’s totally something I’d say. On purpose. Or something.)

By: Pecosa

Pecosa — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:46:17 +0000

I used to hate working out but it turns out that jogging is one of the few moments in a day that I get to myself and so I got to look forward to that. I get to think and think and think or just blare music from my headphones to drown out the thoughts.

Eating healthy is the hardest part for me. I love food too much and portion control has been working until the weekend rolls around and I binge eat.

Best of luck to you!

By: Lemmonex

Lemmonex — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:26:21 +0000

Loads of luck–and ti is ok to admit you do not like it.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:10:38 +0000

You can do it Amy! Your motivation is amazing! You know how I feel about running… I don’t do it unless something is chasing me, and then, if it is going to get me anyway, I will stop running and save my energy for fighting it off! Yes, I am lazy and I want to lose weight… can turning pages while you read and texting aid in weight loss by any chance? Best of luck my friend!

By: The Maiden Metallurgist

The Maiden Metallurgist — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:45:55 +0000

I’m with you, I want to work out and be healty, but I don’t want to…

By: LiLu

LiLu — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:35:17 +0000

Working out is totally punishment to me. At least my gym has TVs so I can watch Tyra while I do it… that trainwreck is the only thing that keeps me going.

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:24:44 +0000

I am working out to. I hate it also. It sucks. But I do it. I think of the health benefits and the fact it reduces my stress….but I still hate it.