Stop The Excuses! Lose Weight And Get In Shape Now!
I know this sounds harsh but most people can easily justify why they are overweight or unfit, however if they were truly honest with themselves they would see that they are in fact just excuses. Sure, life is busy and we have a lot of commitments, but you do need to be prepared to make changes to your lifestyle if you want to be fit and healthy.
\”Too much to do and not enough time\” Yes, we lead pretty hectic lives, so it is important that we prioritise our health and fitness. One of my online clients has 5 children and is working outside of the home and she manages to train 6 days a week, is in shape, lean and stunning and has decreased her stress levels notably. Exactly how does she do it? Believe it or not she puts herself first! She is aware that if she doesn\’t take care of herself and give herself permission to workout and eat well then there\’s no way she can certainly do all the things essential to her.
We all are given the same number of hours in our day, so you need to decide the best way to utilise those hours. Do you know that the average person watches 28 hours of TV per week? Do you think they could just maybe use 4 of those hours for exercise?
Try not to enter into negative self-talk about exercising. Treat it like your job. You know you have to go to work, and it would drive you mad if you continuously said to yourself that you dont want to do it. So, as Nike says…\”just do it\”!
\”I\’ve put on so much weight since I\’ve hit menopause\”. This is common for women, because our metabolism does slow down as we get older. You still have a choice though, to let it get the better of you and put on weight or counteract it with better nutrition, reducing the size of your meals and increasing your exercise.
\”I dont know how to go about it\” This is normal! Unless you are a specialist in the area of fitness and health you shouldnt be expected to know the best exercise or nutrition to follow. This is why it is important to talk to an expert that can guide you towards achieving your goals.
\”Isn\’t it all too expensive?\” Funny how people dont mind spending a fortune on junk food or having to buy new clothes because their old ones dont fit anymore. It is more expensive to be overweight and unfit! There are less expensive options out there than joining a really expensive gym, just have a look online.
So, be honest with yourself. Are the excuses you\’ve used in the past really valid? Remember, you are the only person responsible for your body. Your body mirrors your lifestyle choices – what is it saying about you?
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