Start small by simply getting out of bed. Be proud of yourself for making the decision to get up. Put on some clothes and go for a walk. You dont have to start with full on weight lifting, just start somewhere. You can do it!
You may not love exercise but it loves you. Exercise is clinically proven to work as well as antidepressants. It might be hard to get the ball rolling, but once it does, you will feel amazing. Once you get it rolling, don’t stop. If you do, remember, just get the ball rolling again. Your body, and your mind, wil thank you.
Picture yourself with a fit body and peak health! Visualize this again and again! Paste pictures of those with fit body in your room and also tell your friends that you are exercising! You will want to start doing it! Ground that into a habit and you will find it difficult not to exercise after that! All the best!
Count down... Like a rocket... 5...4...3...2..1 and jump out of bed!! Don’t over think it! The longer you think about it the more you’ll want to curl back up. 5..4..3..2..1 GO!!!
I think you will find a sense of satisfaction and happiness through exercise. It may feel like a chore at first, but overtime the benefits will overshadow any sense of dread you may have: the increased energy, better sleep... And you will find yourself feeling more motivated to do other healthy habits as well! Eating right and discovering new ways of nourishing your mind, too. Don’t be discouraged by your struggle, but let it be a gentle motivator. Remind yourself that you will feel better once you are up and moving. It’s never too late to start! Give yourself some patience and understanding.
Focus on how you will feel if you do what you need to do and focus on how you will feel if you don’t do what you need to do. And then make your choice knowing how you’re going to feel
It is ok if you feel tired sometimes and you take a rest day. Your body needs it to fuel up and gets back to exercising even more powerful. Just listen to your body and dont feel guilty.
I make sure everything is laid out the night before. I just have to get up.
Don’t set yourself up to fail. Too tired to exercise in the morning? Find time in the evening. Also pair the exercise with something you enjoy. I love watching Hulu on my phone while going on the eliptical. I put my favorite show on and only watch it while I’m working out. This way I create a positive association with the workout. Good luck and keep at it!
Try to look at exercise as something that lifts your mood and energy. Focus on how you feel after to motivate you to do it now.