Been having a terrible time attempting to exercise. I used to exercise every day for hours. But I would just rather lay in bed. How can I motivate myself for a life change that requires long term consistency
I'd say try a lot of sitting machines
if you've got access & enough energy
to get to a gym. If not, 5 minutes
a day doing exercises that feel like
they're hardly exercising much at
all, (if that's walking, a few
crunches, a plank, squats,
Russian twists- whatever feels
good). It’s still exercise,
and your muscles still strengthen and consider it as such.
Over time, your mind will
associate with being a person
who gets to work out, even if it is just 5
minutes. This is a GREAT reward
system for a happy brain bc u get
to check off a goal. If 5
minutes gets manageable, you can add more time in increments of 5 and try to
come up with exercise routines/
habits you can manage within
that time frame. For example, could do each workout a minute straight
and move on, or do 2-3 reps
of 5-10 count of each exercise (whatever
fits in your time frame). Play around with routine, take rest and days off if need be, be proud of your progress, and extend grace to your body 💝💝💝 Hope this helps, happy healing!
Tracking your steps with a fitness tracker, investing in a playlist and wireless ear pods while working out, tracking your meal intakes, rewarding yourself with non food items every two weeks or end of the month. Lots of water , starting with small steps that turn into big ones. Remember a body in motion stays in motion and ironically getting moving while tired can actually work countertuitive and help stimulate or get your energy flowing.
☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
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