"I’m in no shape to exercise!" Need I say any more than that? How ridiculous does that actually sound? Let's turn that around and say, "I exercise to get/be in shape." Now it's an excuse to exercise!
"I don't have time." Puhhleeese! Really? Do you have time to watch an hour of TV? Or surf the Internet? We all have a way of making time for the things that are important to us. When you take a little time to improve yourself, those around you will benefit as well. You'll be a happier and healthier you. You will have more energy and more time in your life WITH exercise than without it!
“I’m a beginner and I don’t know what to do” Everyone starts somewhere. Hire a trainer, or attend a group fitness class with a friend. Spent all your money on the holidays? Get a pedometer and walk 10,000 steps a day. There is your beginning. Get on Netflix, or go to the video store, and find a video to follow. It’s cheap and easy. Just START MOVING and don’t stop!
“I’m too old to exercise.” Shame on you for even thinking that! NEVER. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. NO matter your age or ability, it’s NEVER too late to start.
“I’m waiting until after the holidays” Unacceptable! On average, people gain 2-6lbs over the holidays? How about you lose 2-5 lbs over the holiday this year. It could be the best present EVER!
"Exercise hurts!” If it were comfortable, we’d be skipping to work and doing cartwheels to the gym like it were 6 flags. You may experience discomfort, and muscle soreness at first, but that will lessen after the first weeks. It only "hurts" when you do too much too soon. Give yourself a week to build up some tolerance. Start with every other day. Before you know it, you will be welcoming that discomfort as a sign that you’re gaining body awareness and engaging muscles like nobody’s business. You will feel your progress towards the change in your health, fitness, and ultimately your life!
“I work really hard and don’t see any results.” You didn’t get to this place overnight, and you won’t change anything overnight either. Make up your mind right now that you WILL NOT quit. Find a friend, or a group to join to help keep you motivated and accountable. Rely on them when you are having a motivational crisis, and don’t allow yourself to make any more excuses. Choose diet or exercise first, not both together right away. Doing too much at once is overwhelming and may cause you to feel defeated.
Changing your life & body takes time. Don’t try to tackle everything at once. Remember, everyone has a bad day here and there, that is not a reason to quit. Did you give up riding a bike the first time you fell off, or the second? NO. Now get back on that bike and keep pedaling till you’ve got it for good. Once you give yourself the option to quit, you will. Tell yourself that quitting is NOT an option. Everyday you continue to put effort forth to making a change; it will get easier to continue.
“I just don’t want to.” Duh! Most people, no matter how fit, say and think those very words. Do you want to go to work? Do you want to scrub the toilet? NO. Doesn’t matter if you WANT to or not. We do it anyway because we know that the reward MUCH outweighs the dislike. The endorphins that are released, and the endless rewards that we reap from moderate, consistent exercise FAR outweigh any of “don’t want to” excuses. Now suck it up and do it.
Lastly, remember that there are an abundance of resources to help you learn, get started, stay motivated, and be fit for your entire life. Don’t let another day pass by that you don’t take steps toward a healthier life.
Now what are you waiting for? Give me your best excuse!
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