What's a good way to get me motivated enough to start exercising?
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Yes, the answer about the digital camera is great.  I did this as well. I took about 4 pictures of myself in my underwear.  Each day I exercised and took more pictures.  After 3 - 4 days, I lined the pictures up together and could not believe what exercise can do to he body that the scale will  not tell you.  The only motivation however is to "Just Do It".  Plan your day before and make room for it.  Don't put all your faith in the scale.  It does not tell the whole story.  Remember, some days you are going to want to do a heavy workout and some days not...this is OK.  Just do something.  Good Luck.
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Do cardio exercise. Walking is fine.
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You need to make sure that you eat right.  By eating right you need to small amounts throughout the day.  Something decent for breakfast, a bagel with cream cheese, a fruit a couple hours later, something light for lunch like tuna, then another fruit or nuts for a snack a couple of hours later, then a sensible dinner like baked chicken.  Try not to eat at least 3 to 4 hours before going to bed.  Now for exercising.  You need to do Cardio, cardio and more cardio.  Start light for the first couple of weeks, because if you wear yourself out, that's when your going to want to quit.  Start with just 20 minutes of walking or jogging.  If you get bored with that, try 10 minutes then use the stair stepper.  Just make sure you start off slow and work up so you don't wear out.  Also, invest in an mp3 player and play your favorite music to keep you motivated and not thinking about exercising.  Hope it helps.
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Exercise can do many positive things for the body. It can make your heart stronger, help you breath better, strengthen your bones, improve your attitude, and your overall feelings.\nExercise can transform you and can reshape your body to give you a more positive feeling about yourself. In time you will begin to see and feel the benefits and results of your hard work. \nTo exercise with weights, you have to target each muscle group at least once a week, and do at least the minimum of 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week. ( If say weight training is your thing )\nNever over do it, and take it slow and easy in the beginning to avoid injuries, and to keep you interested and motivated.\nAlso you will be sweating out alot of toxins that accumulate in our bodies and that makes us feel sort of sluggish at times.\nTaking part in any form of exercise program will have some sort of benefit for you depending how you approach it.\nExercise will help develop muscle mass and stronger bones. Also diet is one of the most important things to do and it compliments your workouts and any other exercise programs and routines that makes you feel GREAT.\n A change of eating habits is also recommended.\nThere's nothing like a Compliment from another person in regards to how well your developing, looking,and your over all attitude. This is one form of Positive Motivation.\n  Any form of exercise is good for the body. Cardio, Weights, Yoga, Calisteics, Running, etc,,,,. You do what you like and what you can do and tolerate. Exercise can't hurt you at all, but it can help improve other existing health issues. It won't be a cure but it will make you able to tolerate more and will make you feel like a  Stronger, Happier and a Healthier You.\nAlso before starting any form of exercise program, it's a good idea to consult with your Doctor and get cleared.\nSo get in there and begin to a make a more Happy Healthier You, and the rest will be History.\n Good Luck !!!!\n                         RJM
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4-5 times a week.  Anything will work but do the one that works for you.  I personally like aerobics classes. I need both the social to get me there.  Like when one of my aerobics freinds asks where I have been, cause they haven't seen me.  I also need the pumped up feeling I get from the group workout.  howver, my brother needs the solitude of running.  Finding out what works for you is the most important.  \n\nI recommend all beginners start with walking.  It is easy, cheap and quick to start.  Walk like you are being chased.  Not a stroll.  Start with 1/2 an hour a day for a week or two.  then walk for 45 minutes.  Finally try to get it to 1 hour.  If you want to start running try it then.  But go slowly for your joints to build up the cushioning they need. \n\nMorning or night?  Studies have shown that am workouts are more effective but I know I won't do them which makes them much less effective if I don't do it.  I also love running at night.  Where I live it is safe and so much cooler to run at night.  I also do my exercise classes at night.  I am usually awake until 12-1 oclock anyways.  So finishing my gym routine at 8ish is not so bad.  The most important thing is finding the right time and place for you.\n\nThe rules listed above while a good idea would set me up for failure from the get go.  I would never be so disciplined in my life.  I have way to much going on.  It works for some people but I make mistakes and just keep going.  Sometimes in a week I won't get any exercise in.. but the next week I just pick up and keep going.  That is life.  Sometimes I also will eat the whole cake but I just try not to do itthe next time. \n\nWay to go you will feel better in the long run.  Also kudos for trying to find out as much info as you can.  Read it all, everyone has good things to say.  Then use what you learned and make it work for you.  Good luck
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Number one:  make an appointment to see a nutritionist and have him/her outline a good, sensible eating plan for you, then stick with it.\n\nNumber two:  put down the bowl of popcorn, get off the sofa, leave the car parked in the garage and walk.  Buy a bike and use it for any nonessential duties.  Go jogging in the park or join a jogging group.\n\nThere's lots you can do to get and remain fit.  Gyms are for people who want to see and be seen.  Just get moving.  You'll be all the better for it.\n\nOh, and if you work in a building, and don't have to go too far up, take the stairs and not the elevator.  It's a great cardiovscular workout, and it's free.
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Wow... an easy question and a hard question.\nThe key to getting fit is to be active and eat right.\nI will just talk about the active part.\n\nThere are 2 key things that have worked for me.\n1. Do something every day\n2. Variety\n\nSo first of all you have to find something you like to do.  If you don't like it, you wont have fun doing it.\n\nSecondly, you need to have variety.  If you do the same thing every day, I don't care how fun it is you will get bored of it!\n\nSo a very good way to do this is find a friend or partner that likes to do things you like to do.\n\nWhatever you do, do it for at least 1 hour.  Even light activity for 1 hour, every day, is good for you.\n\nGood luck!
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Try yoga at first to limber up and then move on to include step exercises.  Go for a brisk walk too after a few weeks of building your stamina.  If you have not been active in a while and if you are over weight - do things slowly so you don't burden your heart with undue stress.\n\nModify your diet!  i cut out refined sugar in my coffee....4 cups with 2 teaspoons a day was a lot and now a month later I am alittle nicer to be around says my family.  No soda!\n\nEngage a friend to walk with you.  My Mom did this with me and we looked for decorating ideas in the various windows\n\nGood luck to you - asking is the first step - I bet you are on your way!
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I will give you a good motivation cyber tablet for nothing forget over the counter rubbish.......\n\nIt's called being POSITIVE with what you do no matter how trivial from cooking, cleaning, taking out rubbish, gardening, walking,whatever you do for a Job, just say to yourself No Negativity for this person...IT WORKS just takes a little time to adjust, ITS AMAZING HOW QUICKLY YOU BECOME MOTIVATED,\nOK i hear you say this guy is a nutter, BUT I have turned my life around from being like yourself un motivated feeling down and tired all the time...\n\nNow I walk with purpose, talk with confidence,and love the feeling I am getting from being Motivated like this....Not to mention how others around you lift cos you won't accept negativity..\nI always try to no matter what find the positives from any situation and not being bombastic either by the way about it , so lording it over those who want nothing better than to find the negatives..\n\nIt has improved my relationship no end and believe it or not my health as my diet has changed also thus losing weight.\n\nSo all I can say it comes down to ATTITUDE my friend change that then all good will follow CHEERS hope this was of some help,,,
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Get some motivational tapes, or keep a list of goals in sight.  Also, it helps to create a routine.  Put a picture of something you want to reward yourself with, up somewhere so you can see something you are working toward.
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Start to do something simply, something you will enjoy and will do most every day.  The best physical exercise for anyone is as simple as taking a walk every day.  Make it short at first, and go a little more when you want too.  Instead of parking close to the shopping center, park farther away and walk.  Be creative that way.\n\nIn even a few days, your confidence will build because you will know that you are in control and you are doing something.  Changes will be gradual, but permanent.  And doing this every day, even for a short time some days and longer for others, will become part of your life.
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The best thing is always to work out with a partner. Knowing that s/he will be at the gym waiting for you is perhaps the single most effective type of motivation. Also, like you said, once you get there, you start to have a lot of fun -- and you'll see that, once you really "get into it," you'll never want to NOT go to the gym.\n\nAs for staying strong throughout the workout, I found that this will also improve over time -- you'll start to feel more energetic overall as your body adjusts to a more fit lifestyle. \n\nSo, good luck, and stick with it! It'll be one of the best things you'll have ever done for yourself.
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For me, the goal is feeling well and being able to do things I want to do.  \n\nThe key is consistency.  Start really small, but be consistent with the time.  As an example, start with only 20 minutes a day.  Start by always walking 20 minutes, every day.  Then progress to jogging 3 times a week.  If you don't feel like jogging, it's okay, go back to walking.  But never, ever, give up the 20 minutes a day.  It doesn't matter what you do.  The consistency is what matters.  \n\nYou'll find that if you commit the time, even if its just walking, after about a month or two, you'll have a routine established.
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1)You have to diet & eat properly. \nSee http://www.edietsuk.co.uk \n\n2)Exercises: WALKING lots of it at least 5x/week. Start slow with e.g. 1 mile and build up); HOME GYMS;  Aerobic workouts etc.; Weight training (a few free weights upto 10-12 lbs. should do).\n\n3) Discipline: stick with it!\n\n4) Get a partner to help give you a boost, especially when you wnat to give up.
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First of all you have to debunk the notion that you have to get fit for others. You have to have an attitude that you are doing this for yourself not for anybody else. Set your goals according to what will make you happy, not what will elevate you in others' eyes.\n\nAny safe exercise is good for you. Don't quit! You'll see the results soon
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start by watching what you eat. don't necesarily eat less, just eat healthier. try and choose carrots instead of chips, etc. you could also start and excercise program, such as walking briskly for 30 min each day, and increase the intensity of the workout as you get stronger. following these tips should definitlye help you become more healthy.
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Get active!  Find something that requires you to move your bodies.  Try walking together.