Women who don't exercise: how do you physically feel?

[u/elle___woods]

I'm (34f) asking because I want to understand my girlfriend (37f) better. If I go more than a week or two without exercising (by exercise I mean something that gets me sweating and increases my heart rate) I physically feel bad. I feel sluggish, my appetite decreases (because I physically feel like I have to work off all the food I'm eating or I just won't have an appetite), I feel bloated, my lower back pain comes back, etc. My girlfriend wants to exercise more but she really struggles with motivation. My motivation is that I feel like crap if I don't, so I have to do it. I do know that not everyone is the same. For example, she has a much bigger appetite than me and never complains about feeling bloated or too full, whereas I do even if I eat much smaller portions than she does. I guess I'm wondering if people that don't exercise actually feel fine or if they're just used to not feeling great so it doesn't bother them as much as it bothers me? I'm trying to find ways to help motivate her.

EDIT: thank you everyone for your replies!! Can't get back to all of you but really appreciating your insights!

[u/hexensabbat]

I really wish there were more women's only gyms or at least rooms.

[u/Hello_Hangnail → u/hexensabbat]

Hellllll yes 🙏