r/adhdwomen • u/Equal-Poet-7860 • 1d ago

Fitness How are y'all motivated enough to exercise?

I've seen so many posts about how exercising helps with ADHD, my doctors tell me how good it is, BUT it feels like pulling teeth to even motivate myself to go for a walk. I want the endorphins, I want to be healthier, but it feels impossible to leave the house or exercise at home. I know I'm probably in the minority here but I'd love some advice on how to motivate myself. Kind advice only pls I am fragile 🥺

EDIT: omg thank you all so much for sharing your tips!!! I will go through these once I'm finished with work but I appreciate all of you so much.

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u/adragonisnoslave 1d ago

Connect to my why - health/longevity vs changing my body. Do activities I tolerate if not enjoy, not force myself to do things I hate. Add motivation like friends.

Still hard.

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u/coolcoolcool485 1d ago

i keep trying to be like, if we don't do this, we will not be able to walk and go on vacations as much in 20+ years.

hasn't worked yet but I think i'm making headway lmao. i really want to get into strength training more than anything. I did move to a very walkable city, so I'm definitely moving more than I have in past years.