I really used to hate exercise and even now there are days that I don't want to do it, but I have seen the results and I know what happens when I don't do it. For me, those things are what inspire me to get off the couch and get moving. Just keep at it and make it a habit....it will happen! Good luck!

Totally understand the funk. For one thing, it's winter.....always a more funky time for me. But, you have 3 year old twins and a 2 year old? You may not be going to the gym, but I imagine you're getting lots of exercise. I know when my grands come -- and only one of them is in this age range -- I'm exhausted and ready for them to go home after about 4 days.

One mind trick that I've used with pretty good results is that while I don't really like to exercise, it view it as one of the few things I do just for myself. I'm one of those nurturing, take-care-of-everyone people so doing things that are just for me does not occur too often. I finally decided that going to the gym every day was required and I would turn it into a "me" event.

Good luck. I'm impressed that you're staying in the maintenance mode. Sometimes we just need a break.

Originally Posted by meltitaway:
I really used to hate exercise and even now there are days that I don't want to do it, but I have seen the results and I know what happens when I don't do it. For me, those things are what inspire me to get off the couch and get moving. Just keep at it and make it a habit....it will happen! Good luck!

I'm thinking about doing the picture of myself once a week. I think looking at that will show me where I'm going and remind me where I want to be.

Originally Posted by betsy2013:
Totally understand the funk. For one thing, it's winter.....always a more funky time for me. But, you have 3 year old twins and a 2 year old? You may not be going to the gym, but I imagine you're getting lots of exercise. I know when my grands come -- and only one of them is in this age range -- I'm exhausted and ready for them to go home after about 4 days.

One mind trick that I've used with pretty good results is that while I don't really like to exercise, it view it as one of the few things I do just for myself. I'm one of those nurturing, take-care-of-everyone people so doing things that are just for me does not occur too often. I finally decided that going to the gym every day was required and I would turn it into a "me" event.

Good luck. I'm impressed that you're staying in the maintenance mode. Sometimes we just need a break.

Yes two three year olds and a two year old. I'm maintaining but maintain at 260lbs doesnt make me happy. You would think that I'd get a lot of exercise that way but in reality, no lol.