Let’s take a look at the four most common weight loss excuses that are usually used and blow them away. Your fit body is just around the corner.
1. I don’t have time
Yes, you have! You can do squats, sit-ups, and lunges while watching the television. You can run the stairs at your house. There is a chunk of time hiding.
You just have to find it. People who exercise don’t necessarily have more time than you, they just make it a priority.
Unless you make exercise a priority, you’re never going to make time for it.
There are many reasons why exercise should be important to you, but you’re the one who has to decide if it really is important to you.
If you’re trying to lose weight, just remember that when you exercise regularly, your body burns more calories even when you’re resting.
Making time to exercise is an investment in your health.
2. I can’t afford a gym membership
You can get a great workout without any equipment, just by using your own body. Do some jumping jacks, butt exercises, push-ups, leg lifts, and squat thrusts.
They’re great for getting your heart rate up and require no money. You can find plenty of exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home on Youtube.
The Internet is a great source of fitness and weight loss. Local community centers are also affordable options.
3. I have kids
Make workouts kid-friendly and take them along. Find a gym that has a daycare center. Join a mom’s fitness group. Grab your kids and go for a walk or run.
Ride a bike. Children love bike rides. If you have older kids, they can ride their bikes along with you.
Home workout videos are an easy way to access a large variety of programs and perform them in your living room while the kid’s nap.
Encourage your little ones to exercise with you. They can squat, lift small weights, do jumping jacks or count their repetitions.
Have in mind that kids love to play and find activities the kids will enjoy. Don’t put off exercise because of your kids… just bring them along.
4. I’m not seeing any physical changes
The truth is you won’t drop two sizes in a day and you also won’t lose fifty pounds in one month.
Your body simply can’t drop so many pounds, so quickly. You didn’t gain weight overnight, so you can’t expect to take it off overnight.
Usually, it takes up to 12 weeks before changes are obvious to the naked eye. Losing weight is not a race. Be patient.