It’s important to realize that even though your reasons for not exercising and losing weight will seem valid to you, they are in fact still excuses. I know this sounds harsh, but it is too easy to fall back on these excuses each and every time you try to lose weight and get fit. Change is hard, lets face it we all get into our own comfort zones and life is very hectic, but you need to be prepared to make some changes in your lifestyle if you want results.

“Not enough hours in the day”. Yes we all feel this one at times, however it is all about prioritising and setting yourself up for success. One of my great clients has 5 kids and works outside of the home and she manages to train 5 days a week, is fit, slim and full of good health and has decreased her stress levels significantly. How does she do it? She places herself first! She understands that if she doesn’t maintain a healthy lifestyle and give herself permission to workout and eat well then there’s no way she can do all the things required of her. She’s been willing to break some rules and ‘let it go’ in order to reclaim her life. t

We often wonder where the day went, but lets face it, we are all give the same 24 hours, so you need to decide how to best utilize those hours so that you can fit in some purposeful exercise. Could you not cut out a few hours of television?

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”!

“Menopause is making it impossible for me to lose weight”. Yes, as we get older it is a fact that our metabolism slows down. Even more reason then to counteract this with exercise. As women, there are lot of things going on with our bodies throughout our lives, try not to use these things as an excuse, rather embrace it and work with your body to get fit and healthy.

“I don’t know what to do” Like most things in life if we don’t know how to go about it we find out! Seek out a specialist in the area of exercise and nutrition, remember they have done all the hard work for you. You no longer have to fluff around trying a different diet or a different exercise machine each week and failing miserably. If you don’t live near a gym or are not ready to go there, then why not try on-line training?

“I dont know if I can afford it” Can you afford not to? Illness is expensive! But the good news is that you dont have to join an expensive gym or buy the latest and greatest workout clothing, there are other more simpler methods of achieving your goals. You can train outdoors or in the comfort of your own home. You can join an online training program.

Are you being honest with yourself? Are the reasons you have used before truly logical? Bear in mind, you’re the only one responsible for your health and fitness. Your body reflects your lifestyle choices – what is it telling about you?

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