Excuses

I will just start tomorrow… I’m just not feeling it today… I’m tired… My boss was mean to me… I have no time… It’s so cold outside… It’s so hot outside… It looks like it might rain… My back hurts… But it tastes so good… My dog had to pee… My alarm didn’t go off… I’m sore… My friend asked me to hang out… I don’t want to get sweaty…

Let me introduce you to my nemesis, the world of  “excuses.” They seem so innocent at first, but as we keep allowing ourselves to make them, they will add up to one huge mess.

Listen, we are all trying to survive in this crazy thing called life. Some of us seem to have it better than others, but that is all in the eyes of the beholder. We need to start being honest with ourselves about what we want in life, and stop making excuses.

Let’s take going to the gym for example. I have heard EVERY excuse in the book about why someone isn’t coming to the gym. People will say they don’t know what to do. They hate sweating. They complain about not having the body they want, but are not willing to take the time to even step foot into a gym. OR, there are people who only come one or two days a week, then give up after three weeks because they didn’t see the changes they wanted to see. They make the excuse that exercise is doing nothing and quit coming to the gym. Do you really think you will see changes exercising only two days a week? NO!

Let’s take eating well for our next example. I have also heard EVERY excuse when it comes to nutrition. The excuses about the nutrition side always seem to be worse than the exercise. People will make excuses about not having any other options, no time to get food, their spouse doesn’t eat that way, they don’t like veggies, healthy food costs too much, it looks funny, it smells funny, and cooking takes too long.  People will complain that they aren’t losing weight after two weeks of eating “better than before.” Well, what exactly is “better than before?” Are you drinking three sodas a day instead of five?  Are you still slipping through a fast food restaurant instead of making food at home because you just didn’t have time?

Whether it comes to exercise or nutrition, people are not only making excuses, they are excusing themselves from being liable for their decisions! This way, when they don’t reach their goals, which they won’t on this track, it’s not their fault.

Fun fact: did you know that preparing food at home is actually proven to be faster than going through a drive through!

When are we going to stop making excuses? Did you know that if you are tired, stressed, sore, etc.… exercise will help you with energy, stress relief, and relieve sore legs and backs?!

There is NOT ONE excuse in the books that I couldn’t rebuttal and prove that eating well and exercise won’t make it better than before! STOP making excuses when it comes to your health and fitness. Learn what works well for you! If you hate lifting weights, try a Bootcamp or Kickboxing class. If you hate going to a gym, find a personal trainer that will do house calls. If you don’t know what to cook or how to prepare food, get the help from a professional. If you need an accountability partner, get a personal trainer, schedule a fitness class, and/or make a friend date at the gym or to go for a hike. If your back hurts, take a yoga class!!

Listen, we are all trying to survive in this crazy thing called life. We need to start being honest with ourselves about what we want in life, and stop making excuses.

Excuses are your pathway to failure. No one wants you to succeed more than me. I live my life by what I preach and am living proof that exercising and eating well is not only simple, but will make life a whole lot easier to handle. If you feel awesome and energized because of your nutritional choices and exercising… dealing with all the other crap thrown at you is a cinch.