Some people do not have the motivation to exercise because just the thought of exercising sounds boring, painful, or at least unpleasant. I am here to say that this should not be the case. There are many ways to lose weight. Remember, the most basic form of exercise is using one or more of your muscles (usually your arms or legs) for at least 20 - 30 minutes to increase your heart rate. That's all. Therefore, even activities such as playing and running in the yard with your children are considered as effective exercises. So play your favorite sport, swimming, running - even playing table tennis or garden. Start by getting rid of the boring element in the idea of exercise and you will begin to see it as a desirable and exciting thing, rather than a difficult task.