What I know is that you can't think about it or take the time to stall. Instead, try just getting ready. Set out your running attire, sneakers, etc. so that the first thing you do is stretch and then go for your jog. You are not a can't person, you're a "do" person. You know you want to do it, so remember, you "can." Think of everything you need to get out there and enjoy the world in the morning. If you don't deserve to start your day in the best way possible, then who does? Do this for yourself because you can.

Thank you! I needed this! @lorrieonline

So glad to heart it.☺

I found that having an exercise buddy who expected to meet somewhere gave me some motivation to get out the door and not stand them up. It worked for me to have someone who I respected, and who was better at being motivated than myself.

But... not your significant other, bestie, whatever. Someone who you can't be mad at for following through. (same reason you should never take sports lessons from your spouse... If you're going to be frustrated, better at someone else and not your s.o.)

Might not work for everyone, but it worked for me.

Thank you for your comment @sh39! Yeah I've been working out everyday since I've written this post. It's actually an invigorating feeling to workout and I live right by a park where nearly everybody in my city jogs. It's a beautiful scenery and very motivating. I always have thoughts of stopping someone and asking them if they'd be interested in having a workout buddy but I guess I'm too shy and nervous. Lol. But who knows maybe I'll let my guard down and give it a shot this week! Wish me luck lol

Harcan, Great start! Keep it up!

You might take a look at online sites like "meetup.com" and see if they have any groups that meet in your area for that sort of thing. Also check at work (if you work for a big company) or school and see if there are any groups that would help.

I've also found (for running) that apps like mapmywalk or mapmyrun are good for keeping track, mostly because it will tell you how your pace is, and you can look at a calendar view on the website and see how many days you *actually* did.

Try setting a goal for yourself. Enter a 5k fun-run in your area several months out. This will give you time to work up to a goal. There are plans you can follow (couch to 5k) or you can just do a little more each week until you can do a 5k without walking. I did my first 5k this year with some friends, and it was a good goal to set for myself with 3 months to prepare.

My goal for the year is to do meaningful exercise 5 days a week. So far, I've kept it up. Some days it's 4-5hr of downhill skiing, other days I might visit a gym. Most days I run for 30 minutes. After doing that for 10 weeks or so, I plan my day around it. I find that it becomes irritating now if I don't get my exercise in when I wanted to... which is exactly the place I need to be with it.

That's a amazing! I'm glad to hear you've took little steps in progressing. I will try meetup.com I've never heard of it. Thank you! @sh39

What awesome inspiration here! I sometimes forget about meetup.com even though I signed up for writers groups. That's a great idea. Sounds like you're both motivated and making great accomplishments. I've been exercising too, in much smaller increments but I have MS so too easily get preoccupied with keeping my balance but I supposed that's a good thing, LOL. Right now I'm back to doing my classical stretch and trying to decide what to add to this. I use hand weights and core exercises so just trying to get back down to business. You two are an inspiration!

There are challenges on "myfitnesspal" sometimes. I signed up for one in 2016... it was very motivating... different challenges like # of crunches, walking mileage, weigh ins. Not sure what's up there currently but I've seen people get motivated to accomplish quite a bit.

@lorrieonline That's amazing! Keep up the progress!! It'll pay off!