887 days to go...Excuses

I was talking with someone the other day that is struggling with her weight.

I shared my 1000 day countdown and recent successes with her.

Rather than being inspired she started telling me all the excuses of why she couldn’t do anything to help herself.

Busy, knees hurt, schedule chaos with spouse, no one to go with, won’t do it alone…and I start realizing that I used to do the exact same thing. (and some days still do)

Wow! What an eye opener for me. Why couldn’t I see it before???

I was truly disappointed that I couldn’t make her see that she was making excuses and could find a way to be healthy, ‘if she wanted to’.

But that’s the kicker isn’t it?

You have to want to change.

If your knees or your back hurt, get a recumbent bike or swim.

Try the gentle routines of Pilates, Qi Gong, or Tai Chi. How about yoga?

Use bands. You don’t even have to get off your sofa!

You don’t have to hike or run. You don’t have to do Zumba or anything else with impact. There really is something for everyone.
You just have to find what works for you.

If your feet hurt and your overweight…guess what it’s not your shoes.

…and the thing is…I was there with you. I get it. I understand.

Some days, I’m still there. Making excuses not to go for my hike.

Before…my headaches were so bad I didn’t want anything to do with exercise or activity of any kind. On the contrary…when my headaches flared up, I just went to bed.

Now I’m finally realizing that the healthy changes I’m making, although small, are making me not only look better, but feel better. Tons better.

And the only thing that got in my way before was ME.

Now, I get up and go. I don’t listen to my lazy voice. I try to listen more to the voice inside me that wants to be healthy and tune the other out.
(I don’t always succeed, but I’m trying)

Get out of your own way and stop making excuses. Perhaps that’s harsh, but it’s all up to you and no one else can do it for you.

You’ll feel better and it will be worth it….I promise.

 

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