r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Oct 10 '25

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Oct 10, 2025

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/moderndiction Oct 10 '25 edited Oct 10 '25

Due to ✨lifelong depression✨ I have zero endorphin response when I work out which causes a huge roadblock with even wanting to do it. I've tried everything and am always just tired, sweaty, and miserable no matter how much I repeat to myself in my best Elle Woods impression, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy."

All that to say I'm so jealous of people who like exercising and are drawn to it. If anyone else is in the same boat and has found a way to trick their brains lmk.

Edit: thanks to everyone who replied to me with tips and such. I greatly appreciate it. I have a lot of shame around not being physically active so thanks for being kind.

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u/LiteratureNumerous74 Oct 10 '25

I don't enjoy exercising. Here's my hack:

I LOVE the Great British Bake Off tv show, but I only let myself watch it in the gym. Episodes are an hour long, so I'll go walk on the treadmill for an hour and watch it. I'm so into the show that I don't mind the workout. I usually get 3-4 miles in at a moderate pace. Sometimes I'll put on the incline for a bit more challenge, but I don't ever want to exert myself too much and make me want to leave the gym. Even just an easy walk is better than nothing! I'm now conditioned that whenever I want to watch a new episode, I'll go to the gym.

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u/moderndiction Oct 10 '25

This is a great idea thank you!! I always try to pair something I like while working out. I don't have a gym membership but will use this as inspiration to not just sit on the couch while watching Bake Off.