Are YOUR excuses getting in the way of you getting into shape? Not sure? Maybe you already know this is true and just don’t want to admit it. Most folk at one time of another need some “exercise motivation”.
I have made a few points below along with some examples.
Do any of these apply to you?
1. Are your “so called” obstacles really excuses to validate the fact that you can’t be bothered making the effort to get into shape?
Example:
“I have no time.”
Hey! – Who does?
Who really has time to get anything done these days? We all lack time but you can be sure if we wanted something badly enough we would make time for it, wouldn’t we? You bet! We do it for everything else so why not for our general health and fitness.
2. Are you afraid of failing at your attempts to improve your health and fitness so you’ve decided that blaming something or someone else for your lack of trying is the easy way out?
Example:
“I have tried to lose weight so many times and it just never works. After 3 weeks I never see any results. I don’t think I can handle not getting it right this time. What will everyone think? They will think I am a failure too.”
Only you can fix this fear! Who cares what anyone else thinks – this is YOUR life, not theirs. Besides don’t you think it’s time to take this opportunity to really try. As the for 3 weeks stint – who are you kidding? You haven’t even given your program a chance. It’s common for programs to take up to 6-7 weeks of sticking strictly to your plan before you start seeing truly noticeable results. So try again – this time choose to make it work. Don’t give up before you even start!
3. What gratification are you getting from making excuses by blaming someone or something for you not being able to lose weight or tone up?
Example:
“My husband won’t exercise with me or stick with our diet plan, it’s all HIS FAULT that I am fat”
or
“My children are very demanding, there is no way in the world that I can train and bring up children. My children wrecked my body giving birth to them and now they take up all my time – it’s all their fault that I am out of shape”
Ask yourself this……..
How do you think this makes your husband or children feel knowing that you are blaming them for your frustrations in life? Honestly is this really their fault?
Does this make you feel better by holding them responsible? Because you are considerate of other peoples needs and wants you tend to put yourself last, but don’t you think your family would be more than happy to help you become the person that you want to be if you only just asked them.
Unfortunately most folk don’t have ESP or can’t guess what it is you expect from them. So tell them! Pave the way for success… it will make your health and fitness regime so much easier.
4. Have your obstacles just become excuses because you are too scared to figure out the TRUTH on why you can’t get past this and just get on with getting into shape?
Example:
“I know that my eating problems stems from my childhood, but dealing with them would be just too hard, I don’t think I could bear going through those old feelings again”.
Dealing with problems that bring up a lot of emotional feelings is hard. But do you really want to suffer for the rest of your life because of this? Life is about enjoying yourself and living your life to the full. Make the choice to deal with your problems and improve the quality of your life. You can’t keep blaming your fitness frustrations on this problem forever.
The above are just a few of the many reasons why people prevent themselves from achieving what they want from life.
Look life isn’t easy – we all know that! But you can either sit there and wallow or make the effort to do something about it.
I know this sounds harsh! But hey I have been through tough times too y’know and so have many other people. So you’re not on your own.
But let me tell you this…….
Getting into shape just doesn’t happen by itself. We all have to make it take place! We have to plan, do some re-organising and choose to make time to look after our health and fitness. It doesn’t have to be torture, or make our lives so difficult that it seems impossible. It only seems like that because we perceive and create our situation to become like that.
No matter what your obstacle or excuse you need to face it. NOBDOY, I repeat nobody, deserves to be sitting there feeling miserable about themselves. Remember YOU are more than worthy of the chance to change your life and experience happiness and success – so go for it!
And if you are feeling down while reading this… here’s a big hug from me… “HUG” …
Just remember, you can do this. Exercise motivation doesn’t always come easy, but you can bet your butt once you’ve got yourself organised it’s an awesome feeling when those results start kicking in!
Happy training folks,
Yours in fun, health and fitness
© Mandy Gibbons
Virtual Fitness Trainer
Persons who are of good health, suspect of their health or are aware of any conditions, physical deficiencies or diseases should always consult a physician before undertaking any eating or exercise program. Mandy Gibbons, Virtual Fitness Trainer, www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com.au and www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com disclaims any liability or loss in connection with the above program or advice given in this article.
