Exercise Excuses. We’ve all used them, we’ve all heard them. But are you really letting your exercise excuses convince you that you can’t achieve the body you want?
When it comes to weight loss endeavours, we usually use excuses to justify why we failed when we didn’t see the results we wanted. So, instead of convincing ourselves something else was to blame for our less-than-satisfied results, why not take on a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude for success?
Now, we all have different circumstances in life that can make exercise regimes difficult to follow compared to the next person. So what is the big secret that the successful ones know that the others don’t?
Well, those that succeed look for ways to make exercise and their lifestyles work; instead of looking for excuses.
Have you heard yourself use any of these excuses?
I’m too busy, I don’t have time.
Ever heard the saying ‘if you want something done, ask a busy person’? We all have the same 24 hours in a day and yet some people seem to get a lot more done than the rest of us. It’s usually these people that have a regular exercise routine in place and have made their health and fitness a priority. Additionally, the energy you earn from exercising regularily and eating clean means you can power through so much more than someone who doesnt. Don’t cheat yourself of the body you want because you haven’t made health and fitness a priority in your life.
I dont like exercising
I’m guessing you dont enjoy it because you’re out of shape and it feels difficult. Well, like I said before, if were easy every one would do it. If you perservere your fitness will increase, you’ll feel lighter and leaner and you’ll begin to love the feeling that comes with being fit.
I went for a walk last week and I drink low fat latte, thats good enough
Telling yourself that minimal effort is enough to budge that stubborn body fat is only cheating yourself of the results you want. Think to yourself, ‘am I really giving my honest 100% effort here?’
You’re the person who will care the most if you don’t reach your figure and fitness goals. We all know feeling disappointed when you know you could have done better really bites, so don’t let that happen, give it all you’ve got!
I’m trying really hard
There is a difference between trying and doing and unfortunatley your body only cares about what your are doing, not what you are trying to do. As much as we would love it, your body isn’t going to say ‘well, they are really trying hard to not eat junk food, let’s cut them some slack and shed a few kilos’.
It’s about what you do, not what you try to do.
So, how did you fare? Are you using these Exercise Excuses to convince yourself you can’t acheive the body you really want? It’s important to get used to the idea that obtaining your ideal body will take some hard work and sacrifice.
Make sure you understand and accept that from the start and just get on with the work that has to be done. You’ll find that you CAN lose weight and i’m sure you’ll be pleased with your results!
PS – If you need some help getting serious about your training and healthy eating regime, give me a call at 0433 147 833 or visit www.sculptlife.com.au to book a free fitness consultation valued at $80. We’ll help you bust some of these excuses to get your to your ideal body!
