The Season of Excuses

The Season of Excuses
We have officially entered the 'Season of Excuses.'

That's right, even the most dedicated fitness enthusiast
will skip workouts and eat too much junk this month.
Because it's Christmas, after all... Be aware that excuses
quickly turn into a slippery slope. You miss one workout
this week and then two next week, before you know it you
haven't exercised for a month. Once you fall out of your
routine it will take focused effort to get back on track.

Here are the more popular excuses...maybe they sound
familiar:

* I Don't Have Time: Holiday parties, shopping trips, and
house guests all seem like valid excuses as to why you
can't exercise today, but don't believe it. The fact is
that you can find the time to exercise, even in the busiest
season of the year. Simply sit down and schedule exercise
time into your calendar.

* I Don't Have Anyone to Exercise With: Your spouse or
friend committed to exercise with you three times a week,
only to quit a week later. Now you are left to workout on
your own...or to quit right along with them. Let's be
honest, the easy thing to do is to quit rather than go it
alone, but where does that leave you? Right back where you
started-out of shape and unhappy with your body. Don't let
someone else's laziness get in the way of your success.

* Another Day Won't Make a Difference: By skipping your
workout today you may not wake up one size larger tomorrow,
but you also won't wake up in better shape. The fact is
that your current body and health are the direct result of
all the little choices that you make each day. Resolve to
make each choice a healthy one, and watch how your body and
health are transformed.

* I'll Never Reach My Goals Anyway: It's been years since
you've been in shape and the number on the scale is so
large that you don't even know how long it would take to
lose it all. It's easy to give up when the task at hand is
overwhelming. However, I am here to tell you that you can
do it. What you are facing is simply a fear of failure.
What if you start exercising only to gain it all back? What
if you don't have what it takes to lose the weight?
Remember this: You only fail when you allow excuses to stop
your progress.

Examine the why: An important step in conquering your
excuses is to determine their source. Are the holidays to
blame or is there a deeper issue at hand? Excuses are often
an indication of lowered motivation. Have you forgotten
your reasons for getting fit? Another common reason is
boredom. Have your workouts gotten stale?

Conquer each excuse: Don't let excuses derail your goals
any longer. Use these three tips and get the results that
you deserve:

* Focus on the benefits. We all need a reminder every now
and then as to why we started exercising in the first
place. Make a list of the benefits you enjoy most and read
them before your workout.

* Keep it interesting. Do you do the same thing over and
over? No wonder you've started to come up with excuses.
Throw your old routine out the window and try something
totally new. Always keep your routine fresh-it will give
you something to look forward to.

* Treat yourself to Personalized Health Coaching. Sometimes
a little help goes a long way. My personal coaching
programs are designed with one goal in mind: to get you in
the best shape of your life as quickly as possible. Get
started now before the New Year's rush and together we can
get you on your way to the results you deserve.

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