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Do You Enjoy Exercising?

ECBG — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:06:46 GMT

It has always amazed me how people feel so good after exercising.

"When you work out, your body makes endorphins -- "feel-good" chemicals in the brain. You can actually start to feel better within a few minutes of moving. But the effects of regular exercise can last for a long time.".

I always feel horrible after a long brisk walk or anything. My friend would always be on top of the world!

Guess I don't make endorphins!!!!!

Re: Do You Enjoy Exercising?

haddon9 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:11:50 GMT

I really don't like it either!

I joined a gym in Feb. and went 3-4 times a week and was starting to really enjoy going then but everything closed in mid March.

I know for my health I should do something but the pandemic has just made me very lazy when it comes to exercise.

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ECBG — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:15:47 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
I really don't like it either!

I joined a gym in Feb. and went 3-4 times a week and was starting to really enjoy going then but everything closed in mid March.

I know for my health I should do something but the pandemic has just made me very lazy when it comes to exercise.

@haddon9 Was the group influence you liked?

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:17:29 GMT

I used to enjoy it. I lost 15# I wanted to lose 5# more. I loved the way I felt and liked what I saw in the mirror.

Then life took a turn with DH health, all kinds of "spirit breakers" It's not a good excuse but it's true. I can't get my motor going. I keep saying "tomorrow" ....

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cotton4me — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:17:39 GMT

Boy, that would be rough, to feel worse after exercise. I feel so much better when I exercise. If I miss a few days I start to get headaches. My body runs amok. It does so much for me in numerous ways.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:17:58 GMT

Yes - I almost always have a "high" after physical therapy or a trip to the gym - both of which I dearly miss while under house arrest.

The place I go for PT is really a lot of fun/laughs. The therapists are women and most of the clients know one another from the neighborhood or Church. It's like spending an hour having fun with "the girls"

So - all I've been doing is my regular back/leg exercises at home, and trying to get out every day and walking for half an hour. Easy to do in the City.

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nana59 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:19:18 GMT

i'd rather have a root canal!!

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:24:08 GMT

I feel about exercising like I do cleaning, I hate them both. They are necessary evils, but evil nonetheless.

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mom2four0418 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:27:14 GMT

Yes

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freakygirl — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:29:04 GMT

i work out everyday and i never get those highs. i wondered too about those people who do.

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RetRN — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:31:18 GMT

Never have, never will. I strongly dislike exercising. I do admire all of you who love exercise.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:32:37 GMT

I hate exercise, especially running, but I mke myself do it. I feel better when I do. I hate feeling so tired when I haven't even done anything. But, I feel more tired with no exercise than I do with exercise.

I do get plenty of exercise wroking in my yard though. I wouldn't have the stamina to do that if not for my exercise at the gym.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:34:09 GMT

@ECBG Not nearly as much as I enjoy eating Herr's Crab Chips! Seriously, I used to be a runner, and I loved the highs from that. But it was 45 years ago. I don't know if I could get there again.

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ECBG — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:36:21 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@ECBG Not nearly as much as I enjoy eating Herr's Crab Chips! Seriously, I used to be a runner, and I loved the highs from that. But it was 45 years ago. I don't know if I could get there again.

@PA Mom-mom Loved horse back riding. I moved from the farm at 14. Never, ever cared for sports. I read constantly and created projects using color.

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ECBG — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:37:22 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I hate exercise, especially running, but I mke myself do it. I feel better when I do. I hate feeling so tired when I haven't even done anything. But, I feel more tired with no exercise than I do with exercise.

I do get plenty of exercise wroking in my yard though. I wouldn't have the stamina to do that if not for my exercise at the gym.

@Icegoddess But you ski. All of that counts. You look lovely!

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september — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:40:12 GMT

I love it. I always feel my best when I've gotten in as much exercise as possible.

due to recent events that we've all been through, as well as my relocating to a new area, I haven't done what I would usually do.

getting back into it now, and it is hard, when you're even a little bit out of shape! Things hurt when you get them moving again! Stick with it....it gets better

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sandy53 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:43:48 GMT

I think the key to a regular exercise program is finding a type of exercise that you love. I LOVE to swim! I swim a mile each weekday morning. I love how it feels when I am doing it and I love how I feel afterward.

Due to the pandemic I have now been able to swim regularly since March. I miss it so much! Now I ride a stationary bike each day and walk, but it is not the same.

If you don't love to exercise, keep trying to find what you love to do.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:09:45 GMT

I would rather not exercise....but I do it because I want to help my body stay strong. My DH on the other hand does nothing.

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deb5555 — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:22:59 GMT

@Mary Bailey wrote:
I used to enjoy it. I lost 15# I wanted to lose 5# more. I loved the way I felt and liked what I saw in the mirror.

Then life took a turn with DH health, all kinds of "spirit breakers" It's not a good excuse but it's true. I can't get my motor going. I keep saying "tomorrow" ....

Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday, you go girl!

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:23:18 GMT

The exercise I like is walking. It has been entirely to hot to walk the last week so I have not done much. One it cools off, I'll start in again. I always feel better after a good walk.