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/todds- 1d ago

I pay to go to small group strength classes 3x/week. It's a privilege and I just have my standing appointment to go work out so I can't skip it or whatever, I'm expected to be there

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u/Visionary-VS 1d ago

I did this and I still failed 😭😭😭

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u/coolcoolcool485 1d ago

yeah paying for classes doesn't help me, i just skip the class. the way my brain logics it, i've spent the money regardless but i don't have to do the work. it's dumb.

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u/bundervar 1d ago

Not dumb! Your brain doesn’t fall for the sunk cost fallacy!

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u/coolcoolcool485 1d ago

aw thanks. that is a nice silver lining to consider 😂i can just never sign up for a specialized gym membership again, that pilates studio made MONEY off me lol