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[quote=Anonymous]You just have to make the decision that you are going to do something about it.  When you make that decision for yourself, it will trump feeling tired, not having time (you will make or prioritize the time), etc.  Sticking with it much easier when you decide you won't live another day as you currently are.  It sounds like you are close to that decision, if not there.

Set yourself up to succeed. Identify the day and time you will exercise and plan your days and week around it.  Mornings are tough but are the best time for many people to avoid flaking out.  Try 2-3 mornings a week to start, and commit to it as a trial for 3-4 weeks with the promise to yourself that you will re-evaluate if it unsustainable.  You may find that getting up early for exercise gets much easier after a couple of weeks.  Obviously, have everything ready to go the night before so that you have less excuses when getting out of bed is difficult.

If mornings or evenings don't work, how about lunch?

I find the social aspects of group environment help too, so I prefer group exercise classes at my gym.  Seeing the same people - and having them notice when you are not there - adds accountability.

As for your knees, same-sies here.  Indoor cycling is easy on the knees but also helped with leg strength such that I can run once again (if I choose).  Most gyms have early AM spinning classes.  It's great cardio for getting you going in the AM too.  [/quote]

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