Pushing myself to workout

I need help to get myself to exercise. I enjoy it when I do it but have trouble pushing myself to get up and do it in the first place. I use pop sugar fitness to keep things interesting, use my elliptical, and jog a little around the house. I have not had surgery yet. I will have the RNY in July. I can not do a lot of jumping around as this is painful for me. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get myself in gear and keep on a routine?

I've also fallen off the wagon in regards to a fitness routine, but when I did live close to a gym, working out in the morning worked best for me. The gym wasn't crowded, so no wait time for machines, & it was done b4 my day started, but at least it was done & out the way. I say fit in exercise when you can, like walking, or speed walking when you can, also get a couple of weights to build up muscle. If jumping around is painful do non-weight bearing exercises like swimming or cycling. do squats/lunges/yoga if you can., if you want set up your watch to go off at a certain time everyday, that will be your reminder to do a mini exercise, like 10 minutes & build up from there! Good luck!

Thank you those are great I definitely will try the alarm approach!!!

Hello, The good thing is you enjoy exercising when you do it. That's a great start. In reality there are few motivational things people can tell you to get you motivated. At the end of the day there is not much we can say you haven't heard before. It just becomes a point where you will have to dig deep and just do it. You have the strength in you. You may not have the "will" but you have the strength. You have already conquered and done many things in life you didn't want to do but had to and did it anyway. Exercising is no different. There are a couple of things which you can try to make exercising more consistent (see below) but at the end of the day it comes back to you just have to grind it out and push thru it. (please read below)

1. Find a exercise program you believe will provide quick results. Although quick results may not be the long term plan once you see significant progress early it will motivate and encourage you to get up and exercise.

2. Find a exercise program which has a step by step blueprint (calendar which you check off as you complete the day). This will somewhat provide accountability. Once you get a significant amount of days marked off you will feel like you are accomplishing something and can always refer to it for motivation. Although a jog around the house and riding the elliptical is good its not a proven exercise plan.

3.  Lastly of course you will need to find an exercise plan which allows you continuous movement but is not painful but very effective. Easy on your ligament, tendons and joints but still provides results. With some research you will find just the right one for you.

(also you may want to read my blog on "Problems Choosing an Exercise Plan---Know Thyself" which will give you additional tips on choosing the perfect exercise program for you. )

Well, good luck and hopes this helps.

Thank you I'm going to check out that link!!

Set up your watch and sleep early in the evening. Drink some fruit smoothies before going to exercise. Ask someone to go with you, it is fun and not boring when you have someone to be with. You can also do some swimming and cycling or find a sports that you love.

Thank you for the ideas those are great!! I have recently purchased a wii u and have been using the wii fit program it's like working out and playing a game at the same time it helps quite a bit!! I definitely need to sleep earlier though so I can get up in the mornings and work out too!!