HELP! What to do when you don't feel like going to the gym

Posted on January 18, 2016

When it comes to eating, I do great. I'm okay with controlling what goes into my mouth. To me, it takes less effort than say, heading out to the gym.

Right now I feel "blah." Like I know what I need to do but can't get myself to doing it.

What do you do to make yourself go to the gym?

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Janaya M.

01/18/2016 8:44PM

Buying new workout clothes always motivates me to go to the gym! even if its just a new workout tank top! Also try going to a workout class instead of working out alone. I have a body pump class I attend on Wednesdays, and when I don't feel like going, I feel like I let the girls in my class down. Sometimes, I just have to tell myself "suck it up and just do it!" most of the time there isn't something serious thats keeping me from the gym, it's just me being lazy, so sometimes I just have to have a mental pep talk with myself, and just make myself go! and I always feel better afterwards.

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Cole

01/18/2016 3:34PM

I go to the athletic club with a friend (she is my morning motivation). I go for hoyle yoga, barre, body jam dance, weights, jogging or whatever looks fun. I am not a morning person, but that is the only time that works for me, so it helps to have a friend. When stuck at home, I do Fitness Blender videos (free and awesome), Shaun T Cize/hip hop abs/rock your body or do workouts from magazines like Self and Shape. I also remember that I am working out to set a good example for my kids, encourage my husband's level of activity and to be the best me I can be.

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Badjenetix

01/18/2016 2:34PM

My kids know if I don't go to the gym they can challenge me to a living room dance off. Also when I'm not in the mood but I want to eat/drink something specific I will park several blocks away and walk to where the item is (mostly is starbucks and a Chai latte). When I get there I feel pretty good and don't want to blow the walk I just took so I'll get something sensible to drink and head back. ... Oh that and the Wii Fit also helps on those days I'm stuck at home.

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bulldoglover

01/18/2016 12:48PM

I do the things I love to do. Is there anything physical that you love to do? I love dancing so I do Zumba. I also love walking and music so I listen to my favorite songs while I walk on the treadmill. YouTube has tons of free workout videos. I hope you find something you just love to do.

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Sherri

01/18/2016 12:24PM

I get this way too, but I usually just talk myself into it. I think about how I will feel like I achieved something when I am finished. I also tell myself that if I want, I only have to stay at the gym for about 20 minutes. When I get there, I usually stay longer. =) Hope that helps a little.

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