I have never been someone who enjoys working out. I hate running. I am not a good swimmer. I don't particularly enjoy lifting weights. These things have just never been something I've liked to do. When I started my weight loss journey, I began going to the gym in order to help myself get back into shape...even though I kind of hated every minute of it.
The problem was that I was doing exercises that I despised. I needed to find something that I actually enjoyed doing. For me, that something was cycling. I went to a spin class and I loooooved it!! I don't dread going to spin class; in fact, I really look forward to it! I think that is the most important part of finding success: finding something you love.
Like I said, for me the "something" was cycling. For others, they may hate cycling. Your "something" can be anything: running, swimming, Zumba, kickboxing, whatever it is that you find enjoyable, rather than miserable.
I also found that for myself, going to group exercise classes helped me become more motivated. When I am in a spin class, I push myself so much harder than when I try to ride the bike for my own workout. I think that finding a class can really help to push yourself to its limits, which allows you to get a better workout in the end.
Just another lesson that I learned the hard way: Find an exercise that you love. And then do it.
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