new to this forum, and exercise

hi,

i'm christina and you can ususally find me on the LW or SBAAWLS boards. i'm new to exercising. i've never really liked it much although there have been periods in my life where i was more fit than others.

i really want to get in better shape. i belong to a gym and try to go about 3x/week, although i don't always make that number. i pretty much exclusively do spin class, ab work and light weights for my arms. other than not being able to run due to knee issues, i don't have any physical restrictions. i really enjoy yoga and swimming although i don't do them as often.

so my main question is for those of you who never exercised before WLS and now have grown to love it. how did you make that change? i don't need to love it, i will be happy with liking it. at this point i still see it as a chore and i want to change my mindset. i want to actually enjoy it.

thanks

For me the transformation came when exercise became part of my social life.  I joined a running group and the people in the group became my friends.  We get together for long runs on Sunday mornings.  I also get a lot of satisfaction reaching new milestones.  Sometimes, the focus is on a longer distance or a faster time or tackling a new skill.  I'm fortunate to have many people that I can depend on for company when I run, bike or swim.  I do some of my workouts alone.  But, I seek company whenever I can.

Cassie