Are You an Exercise Hater? Become a Lover--Or a Tolerator

Exercise is easy to hate, isn't it?  I mean, we all know it's good for us and it has all these great benefits, but it's just so sweaty and it takes so much time.  There's so much heavy breathing (and not the good kind) and your muscles actually burn.

Okay, I get that.  But, is there a way to stop hating exercise?  Because some of that feeling involves our definition of exercise, right?  Which means that, if you redefine what exercise is, maybe you can love it!

Okay, maybe that's taking things a little too far.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Are You an Exercise Hater? Become a Lover--Or a Tolerator Exercise is easy to hate, isn't it?  I mean, we all know it's good for us and it has all these great benefits, but it's just so sweaty and it takes so much time.  There's so much heavy breathing (and not the good kind) and your muscles actually burn. Okay, I get that.  But, is there a way to stop hating exercise?  Because some of that feeling involves our definition of exercise, right?  Which means that, if you redefine what exercise is, maybe you can love it! Okay, maybe that's taking things a little too far. Paige Waehner Exercise Expert 10 Things I Hate About Exercise   Exercise, like broccoli, fiber and flossing, is good for you, but there are things about it that can drive you crazy. There's the gym and that annoying guy who sweats all over the machines.  There's the sweating and having to shower after it and all that.  But, is it really all that bad?  Okay, don't answer that.   READ NOW 5 Ways for You to Stop Hating Your Body   The older I get, the more I'm like -What the heck is happening with this body?  It used to be so...so...cooperative.  Now it's flabby and it gets tired and it won't lose fat where I want it to.  If you're mind is going in that direction, join me in a little attitude adjustment.   READ NOW You Are What You Think - How to Beat Negative Thinking   I'm not saying you have to be all Suzy Sunshine every day, but what I am saying is that being a Debbie/Danny Downer can really affect how you think about your body, your health and exercise.  Let's work on our negative thinking, shall we?   READ NOW Exercise and Weight Loss Lesson of the Week: Change is Hard   I was at a party once when a woman came in, whisked the foil off her covered dish and announced, "Raw root vegetables! Aren't they amazing?" The woman pulled something that resembled a square of tree bark and took a bite. "I just went raw and I've never felt better! I'm training for a marathon now and I don't even miss chocolate!"   READ NOW Featured Articles • Why All of a Sudden Eating Sends You Running to the Bathroom • 10 Workouts So Fun They Don't Feel Like Exercise • Lunch Hour Workouts for Busy People • Sleep or Exercise? The Answer Will Improve Both • 10 Things You Should Know About Crohn's Disease • You will LOVE this list of fun outdoor activities for your kids! • A Teen to Teen Guide to Talking About Sex • What Is Your Back Pain Trying to Tell You? Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.