How to Get Fit When You Hate Exercise | Thriftanista in the City

2.16.2016

How to Get Fit When You Hate Exercise

I'm still plugging away at my fitness and weight loss goals on my vision board. My weight hasn't dropped significantly. I've lost 4 pounds and I'm still carrying a bit of "holiday" weight. My clothes are fitting better though and I've noticed some changes health wise. My resting heart rate is lower so that's a sure sign of better fitness. My BMI is now in a better place to combat high blood pressure too.

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I loathe exercise but I finally hit rock bottom and accepted that it has to be done. I treat it like brushing my teeth or wearing my contact lenses. Exercise has become a part of my routine. I just do it. Here's how I make it happen.

1. Change Mindset

I'm looking to drop at least 20 pounds. I thought for sure I could reach my goal weight in a month. Realistically, that's not possible especially if I want to maintain going forward. I'm used to losing weight fast. Was that water weight? Possibly. Was I younger and more active? Yes. This recent weight change isn't coming off like it used to. Six weeks after giving birth to Violet, I was back at my pre-pregnancy weight. It's harder now. I accept that. I realize dietary changes have to be made too. I've let go of my evening wine wind down. Now I have one (or two) a week and stick to a 4 oz pour. I'm not restricting my food either must making healthier decisions. I don't treat myself to a pastry or large quantities of cheese as much.

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2. Be Prepared

One of the things that's helped me tremendously is being prepared. Once I drop V at school, I'm ready to bang out my streaming exercise program. I wear full workout or partial workout gear most of the time so I'm ready to go without excuses. My outfit today includes the cozy warm sweater that's perfect for a brisk walk. It has a hood and thumb holes. It's still stylish enough to run around in and look like I tried. It's from my last Goodwill thrift haul.

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3. Slow and Steady

I can't do high-intensity interval training right now. I don't know if it's the sedentary lifestyle I've been living or iron levels or just being a total wuss. I feel like I'm going to pass out and I never even make it pass the warm up.

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I've taken up walk fitness.  I do a minimum of thirty minutes everyday. I'm strictly low intensity workouts. It's slow but effective. Lately, I've been incorporating a dance like no one is watching session. Nothing formal. Just moving enough to get heart rate up and a little sweaty.

4. Be Consistent

I take no days off because I know me. One day off will become two then I'm on the couch binge watching something on Netflix. Since my workouts are lower intensity, it's not a strain. I tell myself it's only 30 minutes. If I can't get around to a formal workout then I do the dance party while V is having bath time or marching in place while I'm watching tv. I started with 30 minutes a day and now I'm averaging at least an hour of activity in a day.

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How are you doing on those new year goals? 

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