TOTALLY LAME EXCUSES WE USE FOR

 SKIPPING OUR WORKOUTS

Okay so that picture hopefully is more dramatic than factual for you ( I hope).  When it comes to exercise, we can get pretty creative with reasons not to do it. The fact is, physical exercise that is result driven (meaning intense), HURTS.  It isn't pleasurable at all.  Forcing your body to get healthy by no means feels good, even with the rush of endorphins you will feel pain in your muscles/joints, exhaustion, and you will probably loathe your body for a little bit. So it's no surprise that we "find" other things to do with our spare time other than workout.  This week's post highlights 9 of my all time favorite lame excuses for not working out ---and believe me, I've heard em all!  Enjoy!

# 9.     I JUST HAVE BAD GENETICS

This is definitely a crutch that people lean on! Thinking you are stuck with some bad genes and there is just no point in working out is ridiculous. Also thinking that others that are in what you feel to be great shape are that way because of genetics is also equally ridiculous. If you have determination and persistence with your workouts, you can achieve anything you want!!

#8. IT'S TOO SUNNY.  I DON'T EXERCISE OUTDOORS

Totally not accepting this one. Exercising outdoors in the right temperature and conditions is a fantastic way to add variety and challenge to your workouts.  Enough said.

#7.  I DON'T LIKE TO SWEAT

For those of you that know me well, you know I am a "sweater".  I am not talking about a little glisten on my forehead.  I am talking dripping and drenchy sweat. No, I am not the biggest fan, but I like the alternative of being out of shape a lot less! Exercise is stressful for your body. Sweating is how it copes with the increased body temperature.  Embrace it and enjoy the detox!

#6. I FEEL OUT OF PLACE IN THAT CLASS OR AT THE GYM

This excuse never stopped you from starting a new job.  Yeah, it's going to be uncomfortable at first.  But you will get over it! Once you get in the habit, and your workouts become consistent, and those results that you have been working so hard for start rolling in -----YOU WONT CARE.  Just go do it!

#5. I JUST DON'T LIKE IT

This is actually one of the most valid, factual excuses of all.  It's the truth.  But who does?! Few people actually like working out. But the good news is, once you get started and you see some results, you will like it because you will like the way you begin to feel and look!

#4. I'M TOO TIRED OR IT'S TOO LATE

I realize that when you get home from work the idea of putting on workout clothes and heading to the gym or worse, to see me, is a painful concept.  I can see how you could rationalize how you don't need to exercise.  Granted missing a day or two can be okay, but several days in a row is not good. The reality is exercise gets you over being tired!! Exercise will improve and maintain your energy level, regulate your sleep, and improve your mood!  You can't afford not to go do it!   Which leads me to the next excuse........

#3. IT'S TOO EARLY

 A lot of you decide the best time to get your workout in is to buck up and get going in the morning.  And yes its ROUGH!  I also am victim of those dark, early  morning drives in to the gym when I feel like the only other living thing that is awake other than me is the random possum or rabbit that runs in front of my vehicle.  No, you will never feel like the alarm is welcome when it sounds in those early morning hours-ever.  BUT, once you get in the habit and realize that hey, no last minute plans or meetings stand between you and a 5 am workout---it's worth it.  I also understand that we all can't magically get to bed on time the night before these early morning workouts.  Get to bed when you can.  Just make it work.

#2. I DON'T FEEL WELL

Okay, if you are in the hospital, excessively nauseous, or running a fever, you clearly shouldn't be working out.  With that said.  A cold, allergies, headaches, menstrual pains, or just not feeling great shouldn't always stop you from breaking a sweat.  As a matter of fact, you will probably feel better! I always use this rule of thumb. If I feel worse after 10-15 minutes in, I quit.  That rarely is the case.

#1.I DON'T HAVE TIME

This is the MOST used excuse and its the worst.  My blood is boiling just typing the excuse.

Everyone has the same amount of time in the day. You have to make time to exercise.  If you don't prioritize it, you will never have time.  If you have time to watch TV, you have time to work out.  You don't need hours.  All you need is about 15 to 20 intense minutes to get great results.   Anyone who has done burpees for a few minutes can tell you that.  Once you get in the habit you will realize you have the time.  And while we are on the subject, do you really think that all of the people that workout with fit bodies are less busy than you????? Seriously?

And just a few more of my all time faves:

"I'm too sore."  Well, try working out more than once a week

"I don't want to bulk up. "  Really?

"I have to lose weight  first." Um, isn't that why you workout in the first place.

"I tried it for a couple weeks and I didn't see any changes."  It takes at least 5 or 6 weeks to even begin to see a change!

Conclusion: Robin, she is just so mean:

Listen, I'm not posting this to be mean, its because I care.  Yes, I know I am in your face with this post, but sometimes we all need a wake up call.  Turn inward this week and see if you are falling victim to any of these excuses that could be standing in your way!  If you are always using these and other excuses to not workout and eat right, then I have some bad news for you---you are going to get stuck in a viscous cycle for the rest of your life and continue to struggle.  STOP THESE EXCUSES FOR GOOD AND START ON YOUR GOALS TODAY!