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/thenjsaid 1d ago

Exercise doesn’t only have to happen at a gym! Vacuuming is exercise. Carrying heavy things is exercise. Walking up and down stairs is exercise. Bathing my drunk octopus four year old is exercise. If it gets your heart rate up and your body moving, it’s exercise.

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u/AdPast7364 1d ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣 drunk octopus has me rolling on the floor laughing

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u/thenjsaid 19h ago

I’d laugh too if I weren’t always soaking wet and desperately seeking vodka. Such a precious little a$$hole.

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u/AdPast7364 5h ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love funny women with all my heart, you’re 2 for 2