Here's what I tell myself when I'm having a pity party and don't want to exercise:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x-fkSYDtUY

boldprint: I love it.

Gary

Well, if I was close enough to Cher to get slapped, I'd certainly run - fast and far.

Pat -
A contrary bunch aren't we? Exercise will help us live more productively and happily longer, surgery notwithstanding. I have to challenge myself every day to face the treadmill and weights. Most days I make it, others not so good. Try to get past the BS, crank up the radio and have a good workout...

Hugs,
Dennis

How's about some public shaming ;) ?

Pat, did you get your butt in gear today?
This service can be easily provided if need be.

I have a hard time with motivation for the treadmill, but does splitting wood, raking leaves, walking the dog, and riding a bike count?

Gary

Come on Pat !!! You have worked to hard and been thru to much to chicken out now!!!

Get your lazy self off your --and get on that treadmill !

Love you my DS sister, please realize how very important this is to your future...
Hugs
Brenda

I think the main thing is not to beat yourself up over what you didn't do yesterday. I'm a daily list person which I recommend because you get to check off or cross out, as plans are completed.

So what time today has been blocked out for exercising? We get to choose the best time and the best length of time - we are in control.

I'm so sorry, Pat. Yes, I can see why you are unhappy about it.

I do housework & exercise (don't care which one - even if it's sitting and raising one leg at a time) to music. Loud Music with a beat!! Then, I hope that no one comes to the door in the middle of my imaginary, Studio 51. Ha ha!

Hugs,
NewBunky

PS: My exercise is not vigorous. I pace.

I have an old treadmill at home that's been here for years but I can't use it any more because the adjustment setting will not go low enough for me to keep up with the belt and I can't walk that fast to start out. I belong to a YMCA but it's a 15 mile drive and 1/2 hour of good exercise will need at least 2 "E" tanks and 2 more to get there and back. It's such a hassle to haul these things into and out of the car I just give up lots of days - NOW doesn't that sound like a real pity party for me. Any strong minded person should be able to overcome this exertion - load her car and take off to exercise. Ruthie (aka dollaraudit)

Exercise is not my favorite thing but I know how important it is. My sons bought me a good stationery bike with a recumbent seat so I can be pedaling and reading People magazine or other magazines that I am behind on, and the time goes quickly. I go about a half hour four days of the week, and more if I can push myself.

I also make sure that I don't sit anywhere too long - i.e. the computer- and get up and walk around every few minutes.

Cindy

i always hated just excercising.
like other there has always been work to do that kept me just as fit.
now, where i can't handle weather changes & can't do many "chore" type things to keep in shape i too have a hard time remembering to get up and do my excercise routine.
i love the idea of music...i REALLY need to get a new player since mine broke...i just never think "to pick one up"---i am even missing my christmas music that i love to BLARE this time of year.
i'll have to add that to my list for next "walmart" trip :)

Well, I finally got my head out of my ass and have started my exercise routine. Tread mill every other day and strength training 3 days per week. I still don't know why I wasn't because I do feel better when I exercise. I did a search for LVRS blogs and found many that were quite uplifting. Gave me a new incite. Don't you just love the internet!

You betcha, Pat. The worldly web give us a good chance to see if our harassment works - and once again it did. Now off to the treadmill to grind out a mile for me...

Hus,
Dennis

I don't promise what I can't deliver for myself. (such as doing the treadmill today) but I will promise everyone this.

EXERCISE is the thing that will give you a better quality of life. Upper and Lower body exercise will prevent muscle wasting and believe me you don't won't to go there.

If you can make it to the grocery store, push the cart and walk the entire store. It helps if your cart has weight in it (all veggies of course). Steering a heavy cart around that healthy person that just won't move will give you a workout in your upper body.

lilellie= ya mean we can't just run over the healthy person that just won't move?
sigh, that takes the fun out of dragging my self out to the store ;)

and the WHOLE store????
how bout 1/2 of a small store?

---just bored & messing with ya ;)
have a great evening (everyone :))