Hi Amanda - Funny....I am in Ontario as well and I have weight gain from either the meds or my illness or a nice combonation of both!! (most likely the combo) and it makes me feel horrible. I have/had poor self-esteem to begin with and now feel even worse about how I look. So.....basically, I completely understand!!! I don't like walking outside in the winter either from the snow but I also find I get panic attacks once I am (conveniently) halfway through my walk LOL!!!! Figures. My doc says exercise will help the panic attacks but who is going to risk being out in the neighborhood with that???

Anyways...there were some great ideas here. The main one is finding that special thing that gives you a spark and desire to do it. Doesn't matter what it is as long as it is motivating to you. I just got a Wii last weekend - I hope it will help me get moving without having to worry about weather/panic attacks and it is something fun....you don't even realize that you are actually exercising. (and....I got it for free so that was even better!!! I used my Shopper's points to get it!!!)

Good luck with everything....give anything a try until you find what motivates you!!!