How to go from pretty sedentary to working out?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You need to make a commitment that you will do something and just stick to it. It is a mental thing for you, particularly given you were fit in the past.

For me, the first step was committing to 3 classes per week. Two body pump, one body attack. I went mornings so it wouldn't give me a chance to back out. If I went afternoons I would have made a million excuses. The first few months, I used to almost cry driving to those classes. I so wanted to be back in bed!! But four years on I am now doing crossfit 5 times a week, yoga twice a week. I love it! I feel and look better at 45 than I did a decade ago.

You need to just push yourself for a few months. After that, it will become a lot easier.

Exact same journey. I started with Body Pump type work outs and ended up at a Crossfit Box + yoga. I feel amazing these days and the first step was changing my mindset.

Agree. You have to make it a priority and you have to stick to it, no matter how much it sucks. After a few months, it becomes as much a part of your day as your coffee. It's hard at first, but if you can power through the first month or two, it'll change your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to make a commitment that you will do something and just stick to it. It is a mental thing for you, particularly given you were fit in the past.

For me, the first step was committing to 3 classes per week. Two body pump, one body attack. I went mornings so it wouldn't give me a chance to back out. If I went afternoons I would have made a million excuses. The first few months, I used to almost cry driving to those classes. I so wanted to be back in bed!! But four years on I am now doing crossfit 5 times a week, yoga twice a week. I love it! I feel and look better at 45 than I did a decade ago.

You need to just push yourself for a few months. After that, it will become a lot easier.

Same here. Jan 5 of this year was my "I've had it" moment. I truly believe that, until you reach this point, any diet/new eating lifestyle will fail.

Since that day, I have stayed the course. I am 10 pounds from my goal weight. My diet is not perfect and I don't want it to be. I exercise at least 3 times a week (right now, it's 5) and I LOVE going to the gym. Would've never thought that possible but I truly enjoy it (especially strength training).

Best of luck to you, OP.

ps. YouTube transformation stories keep me inspired and motivated. I also subscribe to a few fitness folks and watch their routines to keep me on track.