Top Ten Excuses for Not Exercising
Do you make excuses about exercise? I do. I’m still trying to get consistent. When I work out, I feel great — yet the next day, I find myself making excuses. Here are my top ten — can you add any?
- I’m too busy. I’ve got a meeting, a deadline, an appointment, can’t squeeze it in.
2. It’s raining. When it stops, I’ll go.
3. It’s too hot. When it cools off, I’ll go take a walk.
4. I’ve already taken my shower today — better wait and exercise tomorrow.
5. I’m running late, and the step class already started. Oh well. I’ll be on time tomorrow.
6. I’m not in the mood. I’m sure I’ll be in the mood tomorrow.
7. I’m having a stressful day. I won’t be as stressed out tomorrow. Then I can exercise.
8. My (fill in the blank) hurts. I better take it easy today, so I won’t overdo it.
9. I hate working out alone. I need someone to work out with me.
10. I got winded walking to the mailbox — doesn’t that count for exercise?
Do any of these sound familiar? My #1 excuse is that I’m too busy. Yet when I work out, I have more energy and can accomplish more in less time. How about you? What’s your biggest excuse?
Tags: Exercise, Fitness, Top-Ten, Womens-Health
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7 opinions for Top Ten Excuses for Not Exercising
Hsien Lei
Sep 7, 2006 at 4:14 am
My deep dark secret is that I don’t really exercise. I just walk everywhere. Some weeks more than others. :P
But my biggest excuse for not doing any proper exercise? I don’t have any athletic shoes. It’s true!!
Heather Ivester
Sep 7, 2006 at 4:34 am
Hey, if I lived in someplace amazing like LONDON, I’d walk everywhere too!
And you’ve got a great excuse to go buy shoes — what every girl needs more of, right?
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laura
Sep 7, 2006 at 6:15 am
ok dont tell anyone but,i once used the excuse of being afraid of breaking a nail. and it worked, i completely convinced myself that it was a totally justified reason (at the time).
what classical guitarists can get away with… its sad really, don’t you think?
now i am on the busy thing train,along with you.
Shrinkingmom
Sep 7, 2006 at 4:21 pm
Oh, you forgot “I’m tired.” And “I don’t want to.” (I’m on my 25th day of consecutive exercise.)
Heather Ivester
Sep 8, 2006 at 8:39 am
25 days of exercise in a row! You go, girl! And you have a houseful of kids and a busy husband too — so you’ve got me — I’m there!
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