Excuses not to Exercise

Excuse #1: The only time I can work out is in the morning, but it's hard to get my act together at that time of day.

Solution: Assemble your workout clothes, sneakers, gym bag, and snack (an orange will do) the night before so everything is ready and waiting for you in the morning.

Excuse #2: It's raining.

Solution: Keep a workout video or two on hand, invest in a home exercise machine and some free weights (or soup cans!), or just walk up and down the stairs for 15 minutes.

Excuse #3: I'm too tired.

Solution: Drink some coffee or splash cold water on your face and commit to doing a five-minute workout. Chances are, five minutes of movement will be all it takes to motivate you to do another five, then another, and so on.

Excuse #4: I'm not losing weight — why bother?

Solution: Remind yourself that you're exercising not only to lose weight but to improve your health, your balance, your flexibility, your strength, and your mood.

Excuse #5: I'm bored.

Solution: Switch it up: Try a new piece of equipment at the gym, change your running route, alternate your activities, get an exercise buddy, join a group, take a class, buy an audio version of your favorite book…

from JoyBauer.com