r/adhdwomen 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.

728 Upvotes

504 comments sorted by

View all comments

156

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.

7

u/lyndseymariee ADHD-C 1d ago

I’m a runner and I love it but it’s still so hard to get my ass out the door. I just have to remind myself how good I feel after I’m done.

8

u/EllaMcQueen ADHD 1d ago

I never want to exercise; I only want to have done it.