Top 6 Boot Camp Exercise Excuses

Let me share something interesting with you.

Before I started running Portland Boot Camp, when I was a personal trainer, I heard every excuse in the book for not working out. Frankly, none of them were very convincing.

We all trick ourselves into putting off what we really need to do now. It’s symptom of a little mental disease I like to call “hidden laziness”.

Now to be fair, sometimes very important things DO come up and get in the way. You know: we get really hungry, we get stuck in a mineshaft, or our legs and arms fall off spontaneously. Funny, I even remember telling my gym coach in 8th grade I couldn’t run laps that day because I had a bone in my leg.

So. let’s set the record straight.

With the exception of natural disasters, or unforeseen trauma or serious life interruptions… there is NO excuse for not working out.

Here are 6 of the most often used excuses and what I have to say about them:

#1 “I don’t have time!”

Right. Allow me to translate into plain English: “ I am not willing to create space in my busy schedule to get in shape because I am unwilling to make it a priority.”

Let’s get real. The president (regardless of how you feel about him) exercises, Bill Gates exercises, all my current busy boot campers exercise,

Do you have less time in the day then they do?  Well you might.

But riddle me this…

How much TV do you watch?  Well, exercise during commercials.

- Take a walk at lunch.
- Run while you do errands.
- Get out of bed and exercise before you shower and eat.
- Join a fitness class or Boot Camp and get to it!

The minimum for basic results is 3 times a week for 15 minutes. . You could even split that 15 minutes into two 7.5 minute spurts.

Heck, start with short distance walking if you are really out of shape.

Do SOMETHING. Decide today to take control over your mind, body and health. You’ll thank yourself for it.

#2 “I’m too tired to work out.”

Translation: I am unwilling to make myself get up off the couch and make my health a priority.

Now, it could be real:

- Lack of sleep
- Lack of food
- Too much alcohol
- Too much caffeine
- Too much time in front of TV

But, what do all the above have in common?  They are all choices we make. It’s in our control.

And the biggest reason for not being tired all the time?  Lack of exercise.

That’s right.  It’s a proven fact and Law of Universal Energy… We get out we put in.  Once you start moving you’ll soon see it feels good. And you’ll keep going and will have much more energy throughout the day.

#3 “ I’ll start tomorrow”

Translation: I am a dreamer not a doer.

These are the people who live by the motto: Why do today what you can put of till tomorrow.

Why? Because there’s a never ending stream of tomorrows… tomorrow is when you are still out of shape, overweight, or not getting healthier. There’s only one today… and today’s the day to do SOMETHING for yourself so tomorrow you will be on the path to wellness!

#4 “I’m too old”

Translation… I am giving up…I BELIEVE I am too old..

If this is you, it’s all in your mind. It has been proven false over and over and over.

One name here: Jack Lalanne. This guy STILL works out everyday and he is, like, 93.

You build up 10 times faster than you break down… check out the website and book called “Fit Over 40″ – by Jon Benson… there is a 63 old woman with the body of a 25 year old. Her picture at the top of the page will blow you away.

It’s never too late.

#5 “I don’t know what I should eat”

Translation: I am unwilling to change my poor eating habits and feed my body healthy food.

Ladies, there is no shortage of info on how to eat a healthy diet. But I think you already know the basics.

Ice cream, beer, sugar, cake, candy, pie, cookies, bread, starch, flour, crackers, corn, excess fruit, pasta, excess grain (and for some ANY grain), items in bags, boxes, or wrappers, instant foods, processed foods, soda…

These all impact your health, insulin system and waistline negatively.

Lean meats, green and multicolored veggies, clean water, seeds, nuts, berries, occasional fruits, legumes, vitamins…

These all impact your health, insulin system and waistline positively.

#6  “I have bad genetics”

Translation: I am unwilling to even try to get fit. I am a master excuse maker.

It is unbelievably rare to have genetics that won’t allow you to get fit. I have never seen it in all my years as a trainer and fitness consultant.

You can beat any “family” links to obesity by eating right and exercising regularly.

And that is what boot camp is all about. No excuses. Just results.

Heck, I even GIVE you an eating guide.

If you catch yourself making excuses… you know it’s just your inner gremlin trying to trick you into staying the same. Don’t. You can do whatever you believe you can!

To really overcome your excuses you have to develop absolute certainty that you CAN achieve your goals.  ( I assure you, it HAS been done by many before you… so it IS certain you can do it too.)

Now the key to developing that certainty is seeing it in your mind clearly first…

But that’s another post for another time.

Cheers,

D

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