One of my favorite things to say to people when I work out with them or when they say they want to work out but..... but what? "Leave your excuses at the door!" The faster you get to the gym or walk out of your house, the faster you can leave the excuses at the door. JUST DO IT! as NIKE says. It's plain and simple. We can EASILY sit on the couch for 45-60min and that is definitely quality exercise time.
I know that I am REALLY into working out and weight training at the gym... but not EVERYONE has to be super hard core... I am talking about walking the dog, walking with a friend, going rollerblading, riding a bike, riding a skateboard, race around with your kids, nieces, nephews, etc. The more active you are in your day to day life, the more energy you will acquire throughout the day. I did not make this up. IT IS A FACT!!!
The more you sit and hibernate, the more your body will get used to that stagnant energy (boooo!!) We want to embrace life to the fullest, and really show in our attitude that we are grateful for our breath and thankful to be alive.
Here are some common excuses people have for not working out... READ THESE SO WHEN YOU TRY AND USE THEM YOU WILL KNOW THEY ARE JUST EXCUSES!! :p
I know that I am REALLY into working out and weight training at the gym... but not EVERYONE has to be super hard core... I am talking about walking the dog, walking with a friend, going rollerblading, riding a bike, riding a skateboard, race around with your kids, nieces, nephews, etc. The more active you are in your day to day life, the more energy you will acquire throughout the day. I did not make this up. IT IS A FACT!!!
The more you sit and hibernate, the more your body will get used to that stagnant energy (boooo!!) We want to embrace life to the fullest, and really show in our attitude that we are grateful for our breath and thankful to be alive.
Here are some common excuses people have for not working out... READ THESE SO WHEN YOU TRY AND USE THEM YOU WILL KNOW THEY ARE JUST EXCUSES!! :p
- I do not have time
- I cannot afford workout equipment or a gym membership
- I can't get to the gym
- I do not have any "workout" clothes
- Working out is boring
- Working out is hard/it hurts
- It takes too long to see results
- I am too old/out of shape/tired/unhealthy already
- I don't look good exercising
- I do not like exercising and seeing my body jiggle
- I already get enough exercise at work
- I want to relax
- I do not know how to get started
- I am already doing too much today
- It is too hot outside
- It is raining outside
- My exercise equipment is broken
- I do not like where I have to go to exercise
- I do not have an exercise partner
- I'm too depressed
A lot of these excuses seem pretty valid to the psych of some people. The idea of going to a gym or something of the sort is really frightening. I think that the reason why it is so frightening for people to "get started" it because it is most likely associated with failure. A lot of obese people say that they have tried "every single diet" so trying something knew is automatically associated with embarrassment and failure... I really challenge you to remove all these excuses from your life and realize the only person you are fighting against in the weight battle is yourself. IT IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. And your family, friends, loved ones actually LOVE TO SEE when you are taking care of yourself and doing well. Happy people create happy environments!
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