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Excuses Eliminated! - Part II

Excuses are the most common thing I hear when talking to people about fitness, diet and exercises. I've compiled a list of common excuses and rebuttals - This is Part II. This list is for inspiration, motivation or even for those who may say these excuses to themselves and talk themselves out of achieving a healthier lifestyle. Excuse #6: "I am definitely not athletic... Running/Cycling is not for me." - Who cares! You don't have to be athletic to exercise and be healthy. If you don't like running or cycling, that's fine. Find activities you like to do: Walking to dog, Window shopping, swimming at the beach etc. Excuse #7: "I don't see the point to exercise. I'm fine with my weight." - The list of advantages for exercise is endless. Exercise has been scientifically proven to lead to a healthier, happier life whether you're 20yrs old, 90yrs old, recovering from surgery or suffering from high blood pressure etc. Exercise has been proven to...

Excuses Eliminated! - Part I

Excuses are the most common thing I hear when talking to people about fitness, diet and exercises. I've compiled a list of common excuses and rebuttals. This list is for inspiration, motivation or even for those who may say these excuses to themselves and talk themselves out of achieving a healthier lifestyle. Excuse #1: "I can't exercise..I have to take care of my family, kids etc..." - Include your family/kids in your routine! Take the kids/baby for a walk, ride bikes etc, If you want to work out alone, trade babysitting days with a fellow friend. Excuse #2: "I don't like to exercise!" - Think of working out as playing, not exercise. Do something or activities you enjoy so you won't think of it as a chore. Excuse #3: "Getting exercise/going to the gym costs too much money!" - You don't need a lot of money or even a gym membership to get healthy. Most libraries have workout dvds to borrow, trade fitness equipment with your workout part...