Okay, I want you all to think for a minute and raise your (virtual) hand if you’ve ever experienced any of the following thoughts:
- Staying healthy is hard…
- I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get healthy…
- This couch is way more comfortable than the treadmill…
- It’s ok, I’ll just start tomorrow…
- Working out sucks…
**Raises hand** – Ummm, yeah. You betcha.
I’ll admit it. I absolutely, 100% have had each and every one of those thoughts pass through my mind at one point or another. Luckily, thanks to a few healthy lifestyle changes on my part, most of those thoughts are now only seen on a rare occasion. But it’s reality, and sometimes, we just don’t have our “get healthy and fit” mojo working the way we’d like it to.
A couple of weeks ago, I was sent a book to review through my association with FitFluential (which, by the way, they are ALWAYS looking for new members, so feel free to check it out and sign up! You don’t have to be a blogger to do it either!). The title of the book immediately caught my attention…
Catchy, right?
Chuck Runyon, CEO and cofounder of Anytime Fitness, is the author of Working Out Sucks, which is simply, a no-excuses, get-real guide to getting healthy. Runyon tackles all of the reasons for why working out sucks, along with the excuses most often made for not taking care of our own health. He and his two other co-authors, Brian Zehetner (MS, RD, CSCS), and Rebecca Derossett (MSW) provide a full-circle approach to getting healthy in a simple, realistic way.
I’ll admit – I’m quite lucky in the sense that, probably 85% of the time, I absolutely love working out. I love the energy it gives me, I love how strong I feel afterward, and hey, seeing the results from all of my hard work isn’t half bad either.
But not everyone feels this way about working out, and I think all of us could use a little extra “kick in the pants” every now and then to get motivated. Luckily, this book definitely does just that!
So here’s the low-down…the book is broken down into four parts.
Part One: No More Excuses
Chuck Runyon uses part one of the book to highlight a number of different problems and excuses that we all might come up with for why we can’t start getting healthy right now…things ranging from “bad genes” to “I can’t afford it.” He then follows up every mini excuse with “Working out sucks…but X,Y,and Z sucks more,” proving that many of the alternatives are often much worse. I found part one of the book very easy to relate to and very easy to read through because each mini problem or excuse outlined is only 2-3 pages long. That makes for very easy reading!
Part Two: Mental Roadblocks
Part two of the book is written by Rebecca Derossett (MSW), and focuses in on all of those lovely little mind games that we like to play, the bad habits that we make, and how we can learn to break them. This particular section of the book really hit home for me because I felt like it relates directly to my “need” for nighttime sweets. I have basically hardwired my brain to think that I need sweets after dinner, which is why I crave them…hungry or not.
Rebecca goes into detail on how we can all learn to change a behavior by developing the right skills. It involves a whole lot of mind of matter, and a desire and a willingness to change. She identifies the fact that “changing behavior can suck,” but it’s certainly possible. One big note I took away from this section? The 66-Day Rule.
Research has shown that it takes roughly 66 days for a good habit to become ingrained. The first 21 days are the most important for learning new habits; the brain is still undecided on the new habit and may not be “sold” on the change. Days 22-66 are the engagement phase, where your brain is more committed and is more prepared to accept the new habit. Very interesting stuff.
Rebecca also mentions the 80/20 rule (stay on track 80% of the time) as a way of being successful, which I wholeheartedly agree with. It’s just not possible to be perfect 100% of the time, so any person or program that acknowledges that is super smart, in my opinion. ;)
Part Three: Nutrition
Brian Zehetner (MS, RD, CSCS) takes care of part three of the book, which focuses on the nutrition aspect of things. Many of the most common nutrients are discussed, including carbs, fiber, protein, fats, water, and supplements. The author does a really good job, in my opinion, of presenting the information in a way that is very easy for anyone who may just be beginning to start their journey to health to understand. A lot of the information that was given was actually very similar to what I read while studying for my NASM exam, so it was a nice little refresher.
Part Four: Fitness Plan
Part four is also written by Zehetner, and touches on some of various aspect of fitness: how to keep moving, cardio, strength training (including some very common myths!) and stretching. The book ends with a 21-day nutrition and fitness plan to help anyone get started and kick off their healthier lifestyle. The plan features workouts and a meal plan, both of which appeared to be very well balanced and completely doable.
Overall, I really liked this book! It was a very easy read, it’s straight to the point, and even funny at times, too. For anyone who may be just starting out on their health and fitness journey, this book would be a very useful tool. It provides some good, solid advice on how to eat well and work out, and also clears up a lot of confusion about many of the “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” currently out there (are carbs REALLY bad? will strength training REALLY make me bulk up?).
*****
So lucky for you guys, I’m not just going to talk your ear off about this book and not give you the opportunity to experience it for yourself…
I’m giving away THREE COPIES of the book to THREE LUCKY READERS!!
How To Enter:
- (Mandatory): Leave a comment on this post telling me what excuses you have used in the past to get out of working out.
- (Optional): Tweet about the giveaway and leave a separate comment telling me that you did – “No more excuses! I want to win @SweetToothCourt’s giveaway and get fit for 2012! – http://wp.me/p1g6nA-7MI #workingoutsucks”
I will choose the three winners on Thursday, January 5th. Good luck!!
Fitfluential LLC compensated me for this sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Amanda @ For The Love of Everything says
Number One Excuse…..I’m too tired, I’ll just workout tomorrow!
Shari says
Well, I think I have pretty much used every excuse in the book! Lately, I just keep telling myself that I just don’t have time. I know that isn’t true. I could easily give up some facebook or web surfing time. I MUST get myself back on track! This book sounds like a great read!
Kelley says
hmmm… my most recent excuse is that I am 6 months pregnant. Even being pregnant, I know its important to stay active and exercise. I would LOVE a copy of this book to give me a little boost in motivation!
JW says
My excuses are always really lame: “I’m too tired” or “I’ll just work out tomorrow”
Lindsay says
Excuses I have used in the past to get out of working out include but are not limited to (hee hee)… I am too tired, I am too busy, The gym is too far away, I won’t have as good of a workout on my own so there is no point.
Cristin says
I am a total chicken when it comes to driving in the snow. I will totally use that as my excuse to not go to the gym. It’s stupid since I have a ton of dvds & equipment I can use at home. Haha
Jennifer says
My favorite excuse is “I will just start over on Monday…” or some variation of that. No more excuses!
JW says
I tweeted! @butterjessfly
Michelle says
Oh goodness, I’ve used so many excuses! Everything from the weather to clothing to laundry! But this year I am dedicated to sticking with a healthy routine!
Jillian D. says
I tweeted about the giveaway. I would def by interested in reading this book.
Happy Anniversary {from yesterday} by the way!!
Jena says
“It’s too cold outside” or “I do not have enough energy today”
This book sounds very motivational!
Coral says
My number one excuse is that I’ve had a LOOOOONG day and i deserve to just relax and unwind
Kate says
My biggest- I have no time! Lame! Yes, I work 40 hours, yes, I have a 2 year old, and yes, my husband works long hours, but I need to MAKE the time. What’s more important than health, right?
Lee @ in the pink of condition says
OMG, I have so many excuses, but here are my favorites:
“But my bed is so comfy…”
“I forgot my ipod today, guess I can’t go to the gym!”
“But Modern Family is on…. (I have it DVRed)”
:-)
Jessica says
Needing more sleep has definitely been my most frequently used excuse!
Lauren @ Chocolate, Cheese and Wine says
I have probably used EVERY excuse in the book (no pun intended).
My most common excuses are:
*I’m too tired.
*It’s too cold outside.
*I have too much to do.
*I don’t feel like getting up.
Etc.
Alli says
Since I’m a college student, I like to use the excuse I need to do homework instead. But, in reality my “homework time” is usually spent facebooking and blog reading.
Lee @ in the pink of condition says
I also tweeted your giveaway! (@LeePinkOC)
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
I use my son as an excuse not to work out all the time. Since I’m busy I feel bad ditching him for a workout, but there are plenty of thing I can do with him, like walks, or while he naps.
Linda says
I have used every excuse you mentioned but my most common one is that I’m too tired or don’t have time. I would love to read this book, then share it with my friend who is also having trouble getting into the right mindset!
Michelle says
I just tweeted about the giveaway! I bet this book is great to get started!
Leah says
My excuse is usually that I don’t end up seeing the results I want anyways!
Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe says
My biggest excuse lately is that I’m too tired or it’s too cold out.
Heather says
im pretty sure ive used every excuse in the book (though maybe not THAT book) recently – it was cold, i was cozy, and productive: no reason to run, right?
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
I also tweeted!
Janine @ThePurpleGiraffe says
I just tweeted!
*CaNdY* says
Before I made the lifestyle change:
1. That would involve me changing into workout clothes I don’t own!
2. I don’t have time (as I’m flicking through the channels with nothing to watch!)
3. That requires energy I don’t have (but I’ll go out and party later!)
The books looks like a great read! Thanks for sharing it with us :)
Katherine says
Oh boy, excuses, excuses! I’ve used so many, but some of the most ridiculous are:
1. I’ll work out twice as much tomorrow
2. I don’t want to wash my hair twice in one day
Or the real doozy:
3. My dog looks too cute sitting on the couch and I don’t want to leave him alone!
This book sounds like a really great read!!
Jen says
I use the “I’m tired” excuse waaaaaaaay too often!
Caitlin P. says
This book sounds great! I’ve used every excuse in the book… I’m tired, I had a bad day, I had a good day, it’s too cold, I’ll do it later, etc etc. No more excuses!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Feeling tired, for sure!
Lisa says
Id have to say I have used every excuse under the sign. Number 1 is I’m too tired! After we put the kids to bed, my husband goes straight to the gym, and I sit on the comfy couch catching up on my shows. I know I should just get up but it’s that loss of motivation. Cheers to a new year and goals
Allison says
I am tired and I will just do it later in the day, which doesn’t happen because of work/kids/etc.
Megan says
My biggest excuse is that I have no time. I would love this book to help me find some much needed motivation!
Marial @Under The Kitchen Table says
I am usually “too tired” or “too busy” or I somehow make myself believe I worked out too hard at work ;)
Sam @ The Real Pretty says
Because I work out in the AM, my excuse is usually “I need the sleep”, but lately my go-to excuse is “but it’s the Holidays!!” Guess that one can’t be used anymore, huh?
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
in the past i’ve often made the excuse “i’m too tired…”
Mitra says
My biggest excuse is that I can start tomorrow. Thankfully I normally don’t go through with my excuses and I do what I need to do today!
Pamela says
I would often use the excuse that I was too busy with school and studying to work out!
ashley says
my excuse is usually that by the time i get home from work to change to go to the gym, everything else BUT the gym sounds more appealing. that’s why going in the morning or straight from work is so much easier for me.
Beth says
My favorite excuse: I’m tired, so I’ll go tomorrow – and do double to make up for it!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
i tweeted!
ashley says
i just tweeted your giveaway!!!! i want to win the book soooo bad!!! :-D
Beth says
Tweeted!
Matthew says
Excuses:
1) I’m not feeling too good today
2) The kids kept me up all night (anyone with infants?)
3) What, and give up time putzing around on Facebook?
Corey says
My biggest excuse is “I’ll just do more tomorrow”
Briana says
My biggest excuse is usually “I’m in college and everyone is lazy and unhealthy, so I can be too”. I mostly push past that thought since it’s ridiculous and I’d rather be healthy now since college won’t last forever.
Nicole says
“But the bed is just soooo cozy and I deserve sleep.” – my excuse this morning!
:P
Leslie says
This book sounds great, a nice little reminder of why this must be a lifestyle change, not just a (temporary) resolution to a new year. I definitely struggle more with the nutrition side. For me, working out is such a release of energy plus as I say to my hubby, I run so I can eat baby! But sometimes, those sweets call to me late at night and I just can’t say no. Maybe I can say no for 66 days and be rid of them forever!! (yah, right ;) )
Laura @ LauraLikesDesign says
For me, it’s the thought of putting on my winter coat, driving to the gym, walking into the gym in the freezing cold, working out, then walking out sweaty in the cold winter air!
Nicole says
Yup – I tweeted! @NV1019
Keri says
The Snow!! makes me want to buddle up and stay inside with a good bookk ;)
Kylee says
I use “I’m so tired!” wayyy too much!
Kate says
#1 excuse: “Everyone needs a rest day.” Except then the one rest day becomes two, three, etc. rest days, and I’m out of my good habits…
Jenny says
I always come up with an excuse like, “if I clean the house today, that can count as my workout” or “I’ll skip my workout today and just make sure to take the stairs at work a few extra times…”
Sarah says
Every excuse mentioned and- i’m too tired, i need the rest, i’ll save the hardwood from all my thumping, i will just eat healthy anyway, one day doesn’t change a thing.
Fun Fact: i used these excuses this morning :)
Sarah says
“I’m so tired, I’ll start tomorrow.”
Mikayla says
I always psych myself out of working out! I need to stop playing mind games with myself and get real! I would love to read the book.
Dani says
Besides the obvious ones that have already been posted, my biggest one is that I don’t want to wash my hair again – I’m a big sweater and washing is not optional, so I tell myself I’ll just work out tomorrow before I shower again.
Sarah S says
if i dont get my workout done in the morning, i somehow find ways to convince myself im too tired or i’ll just eat well in the evening (i’m a nighttime snacker extraordinaire) instead of completing an afternoon workout. frustrating!
Andreia says
Probably the most used excuse is that I am too tired or have to many other things to do!
Hannah says
too tired; too stressed (though thats when i make myself go the most!), its getting late…
Andreia says
I just tweeted the following:
No more excuses to NOT exercise!! Check out @SweetToothCourt’s giveaway http://wp.me/p1g6nA-7MI #workingoutsucks and win a copy!
Laura says
I live in the Midwest where during the winter months it can be verrrrry cold. My number 1 excuse during the winter is that it’s too cold/windy/icy/snowy outside to go to the gym. Booooo!
Lauren Rees says
I totally use the classic…”I don’t have time”. So not even true. I go to school, teach, and just planned a crazy wedding but yet I still had time to sit around watching crap TV and pinning my brains out.
Megan S. says
The lame old excuse of being too tired!
Sarah says
I tweeted about the giveaway! (@sarahkinonen)
christy says
I don’t feel like it (in the morning) and I’ll do it later… but then I get caught up in chores, errands, etc then it is dinner time!
Lisa says
I use all of them but my most popular is I am too busy – I need to get that one out of my head asap!!
Kristin says
#1 excuse for me is thinking I don’t have time—but after my workout I always feel better. This book looks great!
Lauren Rees says
I tweeted the giveaway! (@tchrlauren)
Corey says
Sleep is always my excuse. I need to workout while my girls nap. Usually, I join them for a midday snooze :)
Kristen says
Either I’m too tired. The gym is too far. Or I dont have time. All very bad excuses!
Nicole says
My problem is that I always seem to have so much other “more important” things to do. But I’m learning how to prioritize, with my health being near the top of the list. It is definitely tough to overcome, though!
Maggie says
I always say “Ill just work out extra hard tomorrow”.. no good.
Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says
My excuses are almost always “I have too much to do!” sad I know!
Julie freed says
There’s just not enough time to do what I need to do and to work out!
Kari says
I have had every single excuse that was mentioned above; however, I feel the same as you do, Courtney! I love working out about 85% of the time – it’s worth the pain :)
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
It is too hot! It is too cold! It is too windy! ……ect.
I’m too tired! I worked out really hard yesterday!
This would be a great read!
Erica says
My biggest excuse in the winter is that it is too cold outside to run… pretty lame since I live in Florida!
Danielle says
I love working out and never make excuses, but I definitely have a problem with my sweet tooth, especially before bed! I could use some help in that area for sure.
Kassi says
I always say I don’t have enough time even though I’m sure I could make time!
Ruthie Hart says
I heard an ad from this guy on the radio today!! I barely worked out over the holidays with the excuse of “I will start in the new year!” Granted I was a little sniffly and it was nice to have time off!
Jordan K. says
I always tell myself “Oh I’ll just make up the workout later in the week…” to get out of a workout if I’m just not feeling it, but most often than not I don’t end up actually making it up and then I just feel guilty about it!
Sarah says
If I have any other errands or cleaning to do I’ve let it trump my workout before and that’s when I realize next to nothing is more important than my health. Everything will get done. For me it’s now about having priorities.
Amanda says
I always use fear as an excuse. I can’t run outside because a masked man will konk me on the head and kill me. I can’t go to the gym early because someone is waiting in the dark parking lot ready to pounce. I can’t go to a workout class because someone is going to follow me to my car after, konk me on the head and kill me. Crazy, huh? :)
Meg says
The list could go on forever, but usually it’s either that it’s too cold to leave the house again or that I got so distracted looking for music to work out to, it’s now too late to go!
Amanda says
My excuse is usually “I’m too tired”… And I always promise myself to workout twice as much the next day. Lately I have been trying to workout almost every day, with a rest day… and if I try using excuses, I’ll make myself work out for 5 minutes. If I’m not getting into the workout, then I’ll let myself stop. But, more often than not, I end up working out for at least 20 minutes!
Jessica says
My excuse is…I will just get back on track tomorrow…one more day won’t hurt me. How crazy is that!?!? I know how I great I feel after working out so I need to stop the excuses!
Sara says
I’m too tired. I’m too hot. I’m too cold. My head hurts. I don’t want to change into workout clothes. I don’t want my hair to get sweaty. I don’t want to get sweaty. Oh, I can think of plenty of good excuses. But I do like the results when I commit regularly.
Jenny says
This morning I woke up to do a Jillian Michaels 30 day shred dvd, but the dvd was damaged. Went back to bed.. :/
Michelle says
My excuse is normally along the lines of “pressing snooze is so much easier than getting out of bed at 4:30am”. :)
Jessica says
I tweeted!
Helen says
Definitely the laziness excuse and no time. But apparently I have time to sit on the couch and watch trashy television! Excuses are way too easy to use.
Elizabeth M says
I’ll work out tomorrow- would love this book!
Mac says
Excuse #1: I didn’t eat well today and therefore don’t feel well to workout
Excuse #2: It’s too fricken cold to go outside to get to the gym or run outside… darn you Wisconsin winters
Alana says
Luckily these thoughts rarely creep up…but I’d like to think these are kind of legitimate excuses? Haha!
–“It’s too dangerous outside to go to the gym.” (i.e.- snow, downpour, ice, etc.)
–“I’m too sore and need a day to recover.”
–“I’m too hungry/weak right now to work out.”
Mac says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/Wealths_Health/status/154299133329539076
Julie says
my biggest excuses are being too tired at the end of a crazy work day, or i’m too hungry. i “forget” that i can have half an energy bar which will help with hunger and i usually feel so much more energized after a workout.
Megan Guthrie says
One of my biggest excuses is time.. That I don’t have enough time with the many things I have to do during the week to work out as well.
Melissa says
I’ve gotta say, I was skeptical about this book, but your review convinced me! I don’t make many excuses about working out, but I do make lots about eating poorly (especially with sweets). I try to do my best, but I definitely have the habit of eating them at night when I totally don’t need them!
Megan Guthrie says
My biggest excuse is time! I don’t have enough time!!!
Lauren says
I think the better question is what excuses haven’t I used? Just this week it’s been:
1. too windy
2. too tired
3. no one to work out with
4. need a haircut & she’s only available at the same time as my class
5. ____________ is sore
Melissa says
Tweeted, too! :)
Leslie says
Number 1 excuse: It is raining and dark out and I don’t want to leave the house. I clearly in the Pacific NW….
Megan Guthrie says
I tweeted!
Renee says
Sometimes I use working out on a previous day as an excuse to skip a day. Which is important sometimes, but mostly it is just an excuse to be lazy ;)
Kelli-Ann says
I am also one of those people who hate to wash my hair more than once as an excuse not to exercise! I also say I am too tired. I certainly have the time so that is not a legitimate excuse for me. This book sounds great.
Lindsey @ Stink and Hincks says
Oh goodness! Whenever I am sick, I make that my excuse not to work out. Of course no one wants to spread germs, but if I only have a sore throat I can probably hit the gym!
Tracy says
I workout in the am, however, the holidays were here (and now gone) so I lost my motivation. I hope tomorrow I will get my motivation back, as I sit here eating a cookie. I tend to go on a 90day workout kick and then lose motivation for about a month or two. Need to read the book and get back to feeling great!
Brianne says
I have said its too dark and cold when I leave in the winter months. Its awful. But I have since signed up for free programs at the gym so it forces me to be there regardless of the time or weather! Now I can’t imagine not going to the gym at night!
Nicole says
This book looks awesome! Exactly what I need for a little motivation!
Stefanie says
Number one excuse is that I had an extra hard workout the day before – so what! Unless it left me crippled, that’s one lame excuse.
Liz says
My favorite excuse as of late is: the gym will be super busy and I don’t feel like waiting on machines, benches etc.
BakingSuit says
Hm. Usually I can just use the excuse of “There are way too many things on my to-do list to get a work out in” or that I’m having a rough day and want to veg. “My bathing suit is wet so I can’t go upstairs and there are too many lap swimmers to swim” is also a good one.
Ashley says
Oh yea I definitely use excuses….right now I’m using oh man the gym is going to be so packed, I’m so tired today, I can just go the next 3 days instead….whomp whomp. Lame excuses, I know.
BakingSuit says
and tweeted.
Kristen R. says
My number one excuse is that I am tired!
Jen M. says
“I don’t have time.” <– biggest reason/excuse. Really, I need a new job so I'm not spending 13-14 hours a day at or commuting to work. By the time I get home, get dinner made/cleaned up, I'm E.X.H.A.U.S.T.E.D. and dragging myself to bed, and that's on a normal night. :/ Night when I have to run errands, or the rare nights I have plans to see family or friends just mean I'm getting to bed even later. Weekends are consumed with cleaning house/running errands/projects/family/friends, and trying to fit in relaxing/books/hobbies. Seriously. I mean, where the heck did 2011 even go?!?
Cindy says
When I try to get up early in the morning and I’m really tired, I’ll tell myself that I’ll go later…not good!
Patty says
So many excuses…Its cold out, I worked late too tired to get up early, never charged my ipod, and on and on.
The book sounds like a good read.
Ally says
I used the “I worked a 12 hour day yesterday, I can work out later or tomorrow” last week.
Even though I know working out will always make me feel better.
Katy @ A Shot of Life says
I have cramps. I need a nap. It’s too cold. It’s too dark. It’s raining. Not enough time. My list of excuses could go on and on!
Elle says
I live in Chicago, so during the winter it’s way too easy to convince myself that it’s “too cold out” to go out when I don’t have to. Of course, there’s now a gym in my new apartment, but then my excuse becomes that I much prefer yoga/pilates classes etc.
Basically I’m terrible about it.
marci blumenfeld says
After work the most used excuse for me is ” i am too tired, i will just go home and clean the house/do laurndry” (which usually doesnt happpen when i tell my self that) … and in general is just that i am too tried and would rather relax!
Today however, my excuse is that the gym is going to be WAY TO CROWDED with all of the people who made new years resolutions – but i am not letting that stop me from my workout :)
Meg says
Excuse #1 I am tiredddd today maybe I need to rest today
Excuse #2 My legs feel heavy or sore so I probably don;t want to get injured
Excuse #3 took busy today!
Meg says
I tweeted!
Kristen says
I have used EVERY excuse :) but usually it has something to do with showering – like I already showered today, but I still have a meeting tonight, so I’d have to shower again! Probably has something to do with the fact that I cannot for the life of me wake up before work/class to work out. My body just doesn’t do it.
heidi says
tweeted :) @missheidi
heidi says
excuses: my knees/legs/feet/tummy hurt; I’d rather sleep. Sleep will be more important in the long run. No time (see prior excuses), I’m so tired (end of the day).
I’m the worst and can think of an excuse for ANYTHING.
Meg L. says
I’ve used every excuse there is, but my most common is “being sore”. When really, doing some light exercise helps reduce being sore.
Deirdre says
My two common excuses are its so cold outside and the gym is so far from my house.
Mary says
My favorite excuse for not working out is “I’m too tired!”
Coco says
I am the queen of excuses…”I’m too tired from work”, “I’ll do it tomorrow”, “I already showered today (hah!)”, and the list goes on…
Maria says
I work until 7 or 9 every night, so I have no time! I can’t do it in the morning because I need my sleep… those have become my excuses for the past few months!
Alyssa @ Don't Look Down says
I usually just give the excuse that I am too tired when actually squeezing in a workout would help me feel more energetic.
Caitlin M says
Love and read your blog all the time but this is my first official comment!!! My number one excuse is I don’t have the energy and maybe Ill feel better tomorrow and work out twice as hard! (never happens of course ;) )
Tiffany says
The worst excuse of all…I’ll do it tomorrow morning.
When you say that every morning…tomorrow morning never comes.
But I have good intentions! :)
Nikki says
I recently got married and relocated to a new area, and haven’t gotten into a new routine where I make working out a priority. Prior to moving, I was teaching four fitness classes a week (which made not making excuses so much easier!), but I haven’t been able to find the motivation to get back in to it like I used to.
fallon says
I need this book!! My #1 excuse is always…I am too tired!!!
Caitlin M says
I tweeted @caitlin_therese!!
Kristin says
I don’t have time!
Staci says
Practically every excuse imaginable, but after very little exercise for the past 18 months due to night time shift work. Now that I have a normal 7am-4pm job, I have to make 2012 my year to shine and get my body back and my booty in the best physical fitness shape for me.
Common Excuses: I’m too tired today. It’s too early. I don’t have time today. I’ve already showered and I don’t want to have to shower again later. I don’t have any protein powder for an after workout shake. I don’t have my new music on my ipod. I’m too tired of my current music playlists. I could keep going on and on and on….
Miranda @ Miranda's Munchies says
My number one excuse is that I’m too busy to work out! Which is definitely not the case :s
Lindsay says
Oh man, which excuse should I say…the usual one is, it’s the weekend, so I shouldn’t have to or if it is just too cold!
Odette says
The “I don’t have enough time” always used to the trick for me… luckily I don’t use it as much. Would love to win the book!!
Aimee M says
There’s not enough room for the excuses I’ve come up with! It’s cold, I’m tired, I can’t find my sneakers, I’ll go tomorrow, and the best one–I’m comfortable with my body (<– total lie). Really, I used to say ANYTHING to skip the gym.
Lindsay says
tweeted!
Miranda @ Miranda's Munchies says
I tweeted about the giveaway!
Odette says
I twitted about the giveaway too!!
Odette_Alvarez
mom#to#three says
My bed is too warm! (I’m usually an early morning workout type, so it is hard to get out of my warm bed on chilly mornings). We are going to try evening workouts for a little bit to break up our routine (and break the staying in a warm bed habit!)
Katherine @ the kats meow says
I have used homework as an excuse, as stupid as it sounds.
Ashlee says
My excuse is usually sleep!
Kirsten says
I tweeted!
Katherine @ the kats meow says
I tweeted!!!!
Kirsten says
Excuses….. I have no time and I’m too tired! But usually I just get out there and start exercising and I get into it and feel awesome.
Kaelin says
Excuse #1 – The couch is sooo much comfier than Jillian Michaels screaming at me….. although I usually talk myself into it and feel great after its over!
Jess says
There are quite a few, but my top 2 would have to be: “I’m too tired,” and “It’s too cold out to travel the .2 seconds that it takes to get to our gym at our apartment complex.” Cold weather definitely gets the best of me sometimes!
Anna@ActiveFingers says
Other than using the excuse that I am too tired…I don’t want to/have time to take another shower today.
Amanda says
Too cold, too hot, too tired…you name it! :)
Michelle says
I tend to use the “too busy” excuse…& then sit on my couch & watch TV.
Jeanna says
My top excuse has to be “I’m too tired” or “I woke up too late”… Probably a really lame excuse haha
Katie says
My favorite excuse is that my body needs a rest day even though I take plenty!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
An excuse I’ve used more times than I’d like to admit…”Then I’ll have to take another shower.” I have to workout in evening so the second shower is the common excuse. Oh and snow :-)
Annie says
I’ll do it tomorrow… or I’ll do it later…
I could sleep in an extra 45 min…
Angela T says
When I worked 15 hour days Id say I didnt have time to work out even though I could have gotten up a little earlier and got it done before work, then Id say I was too tired on my days off because of the hours I worked the day before. I try to work out regularly now since I am not working the crazy hours but I still have my “too tired” excuses.
Shannon says
Some excuses I use are…
-I’m too tired
-I should probably do my homework
-I’m hungry
-I have to take a shower
The list goes on and on and on. :( I know, not good.
Bri says
I walk to the gym on my college campus so if it’s raining, snowing, and/or super cold out, I am most likely to most likely to use that as my excuse!
Kimberly says
Shoo where to begin I believe that is how I got to where I am right now the could old excuse train. I’m too busy, too tired, it’s cold, the gym is packed, it’s raining, hanging out with friends sounds better etc!
Jillian @ Sprinkle Massacre says
An excuse I’ve used in the past is that I already ate an unhealthy breakfast, so why workout!? Wrong!
Jamie says
This book looks awesome! My most recent excuse is that I have a cold. Which I really do but it’s definitely not bad enough to actually keep me from getting a workout in! Woops!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks says
I’ve used the gym being closed as an excuse even though I have weights and videos at home…boo for excuses!
Theresa says
I always use the excuse that I don’t have enough time during the work week.
Nikki says
Though I try not to make excuses, my number 1 is “I am too tired to get up this early, sleep will be better for me.”
Katie says
I have used every excuse in the book! The most used would probably be I’m too tired.
Katie says
I also tweeted :)
Alexa says
I always use the excuse that I’m either too tired (I go to bed at like 12-1 am and get up at 6 am for school, then have band practice before I go home) or too lazy so I’ll just eat less that day to make up for it. Which leaves me even more fatigued.
brenda says
Well, last night I couldn’t possibly work out because I had to watch the bachelor!
Katie says
I also tweeted about the giveaway :)
Katie says
Ooops please delete already entered twice :(
Alina says
“I’m too tired” … that’s the famous one.
Socal Rachel says
Excuses used: Too tired, too sore, I have other important tasks I must finish, I’ll do it later.
Kassidy says
An excuse I have used is I’ll work out later or I’ll do it tomorrow.
Mallory @ Have Your Cake and Eat it says
Oh wow, awesome giveaway! This book looks great! I actually was JUST thinking that “it’s too damn cold to go back out to the gym” now… but I may just have to after reading this post! Who knows what power this book will have haha!
Anu says
I’ll just work out tomorrow… :)
Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says
I’m the excuse master! But, at the end of the day I don’t think anyone of us ever says “I regret working out.” For those days when I have a case of the “buts” the “Working Out Sucks” book will be a great tool! Thanks for this wonderful post about how excuses need to get the ax. (Tweeted your giveaway! Thanks again.)
Hillary says
I’ve used them all. What’s a day, week, month? I can tell that this has been my attitude for TOO long now.
Cheryl Jones says
Hi Courtney! Some excuses I’ve used in the past to get out of working out are: it’s that time of the month, it’s too cold to leave the house, it’s too hot to leave the house, and I’ll do it tomorrow!
That book looks really neat! I’ve been needing some motivation to get back into exercise, specifically running. :)
~Cheryl
Kristen says
“I’m just too busy.”
Joanna W says
My main excuse is that I don’t have too – I have a fast metabolism! But hey, that metabolism is slowing down these days…
Sarah Griffis says
My main excuse is usually “I just don’t have time,” which is partially true, as I’m a graduate student. But- there’s time for something that’s so incredibly important! I could really use this book to help a little with my lagging motivation lately.
Brittany says
My excuses usually have to deal with, I’m too tired or I have too much homework! But I’ve found that working out right after school usually leads me to get my homework done quicker then not working out..hm.
Brittany says
I tweeted!
Melissa says
My excuse today was…I forgot my sock at home! ;)
Melissa says
Just tweeted too!
Maggie says
Usual excuse is that i dont have time to hit the gym or take a break to workout,
Rebecca says
I typically don’t make too many excuses because I plan my workouts every Sunday (I keep a log with my planned workouts, what I did, how I felt, BodyRock times etc.) so that usually keeps me accountable. However, today I did skip out on my workouts. I had jury duty (whhyyyy meeee???!!) and I was selected from the jury pool (ahhhh!!!) and I had gotten in from NYC late the night before, had only a few hours of sleep before getting up at 6 to make it for jury duty, sat there all day etc. You see where I’m going with this. I skipped the gym. I might do a BR workout tonight, but that treadmill HIIT plus lower body workout I had planned is not happening tonight. Oops.
Heather says
I’ve used every excuse imaginable. Probably the most frequent, “I’m too tired, I’ll get back on track tomorrow”
Heather says
Just tweeted from @heathersway2010.
I’d love to get a good kick in the pants from this book!
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
I’ve actually gotten really good at not using excuses! But, sometimes I still pull the “I’m too tired” or “I have too much studying” cards.
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
I tweeted! :D
Donna says
My personal fave, is I am too sore from yesterday’s work out :-) but sometimes it is just a simple to tired.
Jennifer says
It’s too cold to walk across campus to the gym.
Danielle says
The biggest excuse I USED to use was being too tired. Now, I realize that working out makes me feel more energized during the day even if it means giving up some sleep.
EGrizz says
My excuses are I am too tired, and I don’t want to get thinner! I have the opposite problem as most people and I have the hardest time keeping weight ON! I use this excuse a lot, but I know there are ways that you can exercise that can help you put on some nice muscle!
marci says
to cold to wear shorts I always work out in shorts.
Erin says
Too many excuses to mention! Everything in the book! But in the end you’re only hurting yourself you know?
Kelsey Y. says
My most common excuse would be that I’m too tired, or that there are other, more “important” tasks to check off from the list. I plan to resolve this, and make my exercise a complete priority for the new year because I know all of the great benefits I receive as well!
Lauryn V says
i’ll say i have too little energy to exercise and feel dizzy..but once i get done my workout out i’m a ball of energy!
Marjorie says
My biggest excuse is that I am too tired because of my 12 hour shifts at the hospital! Funny enough when I make myself workout before work I end up feeling more energized throughout the day!
Shelly says
I’ve used a lot of the excuses already mentioned – I’ll start tomorrow, I’m too tired, one day off isn’t going to hurt me, and that just seems too hard right now. I’m really good at excuses! :)
Sarah says
“I don’t have time”
Leighann says
I ate too much so what is the point! :(
Laurel C says
I tweeted!
Shelly says
I tweeted!
Laurel C says
I think my biggest fitness excuse is “not feeling like it”, but then I remember how good I feel when I’m done with a workout and that motivates me!
Lisa says
I have panic disorder. So I will often use that to talk myself out of a workout
eric says
I have used the “i will go later” and later became tomorrow…. always regret it… always
Linz @ ItzLinz says
#1 excuse? NO TIME! yeah but i have time to play on the computer… UGH!
Amanda says
My main excuses are I don’t have enough time, I’m too tired, or It’s too cold outside!
Chrissy says
Where to begin :) Its easy to find an excuse (hence my new years resolution) to try and just get the minimum recommened of 2.5 hours. But mostly it was because i was to tired or in a funk and just wanted to lounge out at home. I feel so much better after I workout, just need to make myself DO IT!!
Rachel says
“I worked out really hard yesterday so I can rest today!” I use this excuse a lot, but I like to work out 5-6x so I can’t use it too often. This book looks great though!
Elizabeth says
My biggest excuse is my tiredness. I convince myself that if I’m tired there’s a reason, so working out will make me more tired, even though I know that working out causes the opposite. Book looks funny!
Brigid says
I worked out yesterday, so I don’t have to again today.
Amanda @ Let Me Be Whats Underneath says
I’m tired…It’s too cold outside (even to walk from the car to the gym)….I had a long day at work….I just worked out, it can wait.
Kim says
One of my favorite excuses is “It feels so good to hug the sheets–I’ll just sleep in this morning!!”
Misty says
Funny this was the post today. I was all set to go to the gym after work, which is FREE, but i worked late so I said I’d do a workout at home. Got home and here I sit on the couch. I find that if I don’t go on my lunch hour it is much easier to ditch.
Wendy says
I always say ” I’ll just work out longer tomorrow” … Hehe
Tara Burner says
my excuse this morning was it was too cold…and while 48 may not seem cold to people in the north, it’s friggin freezing for south florida! soooo yea, I did not go run this morning, blamed it on the cold and not wanting to strain my back injury! lol
pathetic I know….and tomorrow morning its supposed to be 35 so there’s no way I’m running tomorrow! already have that excuse lined up!
Tara Burner says
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/#!/taraburner/status/154378261567254531
Amanda says
My excuse is always I’m too tired, even though I know that as soon as I get my butt out of bed I’ll be wide awake!
Jessica McGee says
If I have a busy week ahead, my excuse is, “Why workout today when it will be hard to fit it in most days this week? I’ll just start next week”.
My current one is “I’m pregnant. I’m afraid something will happen to the baby”. This is ridiculous of course, since being healthy is more important than ever.
Rebecca says
I’ve used excuses like I’m tired, the weather is too hot/cold, something hurts, and family is visiting. I know that none of them are too good of excuses unless it’s an injury I don’t want to further irritate. That books sounds interesting!
Alicia says
Where do I begin on excuses.. I’m a college student and also a full time worker as a nurse aide so I also say that “I’m too tired”, or “I’ll work out tomorrow.” I have spent tons of money on Jillian Micheals work out videos, the Bender Ball, cleansing pills, dieting pills, the list goes on. I have a gym located just 2 minutes away from me open 24/7 but have never stepped a foot in there. I always start to get into shape for a few weeks, but always fail to reach my goal. I would love to have a beach body by summer for once! I don’t really know how to eat right and have a horrible diet. I would love to read this book and hopefully it will put me on track for once!
JennyO says
too tired, too hungry, don’t feel like changing clothes
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
My most used “excuses” are whatever things I need to get done…work, cleaning, or even catching up on the Ellen show haha The worst part is I always know the excuses are lame.
Care @HealthierGirl says
I’ll start tomorrow… or, I’ll start on Monday… or, maybe the 1st of the month. Sensing a theme here?
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
just tweeted about the giveaway! (@Danica_ipnp)
Sam says
I usually don’t want to have to shower after class if I have later plans! Or, if my I pod dies I cant continue on my walk or run!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
My biggest excuse is it’s too cold or I don’t have time!
Jennifer says
Biggest one is having to wash/dry style my hair again!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
I tweeted. :)
HeatherB says
Hmmm. I usually use my 15m old son as an excuse. If he wants me to play or snuggle when I’m getting ready to work out, I usually (always) give in. I’m a sucker for a snuggle I guess.
Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says
Isn’t today my rest day???
Leah says
I’ve had so many excuses. Can’t get motivated. Too far to drive. It’s cold. Currently, it’s that I’m on crutches. And I tweeted! :)
Denise says
I’ve totally used every excuse known to man. My current one is shin splints. I’ve gotten compression sleeves and they don’t fit so I have to do things like biking and strenght training.
Denise says
tweeted! @almasdays
Elaina says
I hate to admit it but I also hate having to shower twice a day! i have loooong, thick hair that takes forever to dry and style. It adds an extra hour onto my day!
Haley says
One excuse I’ve used in the past was that I was too intimidated by all the “fit people” that would be in the gym. Now I’m one of them and I looooove exercising!
Michelle S. says
Oh a couple that I may have used are not wanting to wash my hair again or I left the device, that is going to make work out spectacular (ear phones, ipod, etc), at home. :)
Julie K. says
My number 1 excuse: I will work out tomorrow. And then tomorrow comes and goes. Or I need to spend time with my husband but he is always making time for the gym (and always encourages me to make time too).
Jess p says
I once went home because I couldn’t find a parking spot close enough. That one was pretty lame.
elizabeth says
in the morning i always convince myself i NEED more sleep (read: my bed is way cozier than the gym) and tell myself i’ll work out at night. but at night, i’m “SO TIRED” so i should probably get back home and back into that cozy bed…
Jessica Martin says
I always use the “I’ll just go later in the day” and then never do!
Jessica says
I always use the “I’ll just go later in the day” excuse and then never do!
J @ ... semplicemente j ... says
No time … to tired … too cold! I have done good these three days though :)
Sarah says
biggest excuse: I will do it tomorrow.
Others: It’s too early. I need more sleep. I have too much homework to do. etc!
Sarah says
Tweeted!!!
Melissa says
Lately I seem to use any lame excuse: I forgot my protein shake/iPod/hair elastic……etc. I could totally use this book and then I would pass it on to my equally guilty friend!!
Melissa says
I tweeted (I am wannabefitchick)
Clarice says
I’ve definitely used the excuse “I’m too tired” many times before, and “I’ll work out tomorrow” is another one that pops into my head too often!
Kristen says
One of my go-to excuses is that I’ve had a long day at work and don’t want to make the trek to the gym. I just joined a gym closer to my work, so no more excuses!
Arimey says
I always plan to wake up early and work out, but sleeping in always seems so much better at the time…
Heidi says
My main excuse is to tired/feel like I have no energy. Which is so backwards because after a workout I feel so lively and ready to face anything.
Heidi says
Tweeted!!! @heidileah
Lindsay says
I tweeted about the giveaway! I hope I win as I LOVE the idea of this book! I can always find an excuse NOT to workout! :D
Tiffany says
one excuse – it’s too cold outside!!!
Kara says
Usually it’s because I’m tired and I have homework :)
Vishwa says
My excuses include being too lazy, am I capable of losing weight and stay healthy in the long term, already a vegetarian so don’t want to give up eating too much food, and the one I always use is that I’m already skinny I don’t want to look aneroxic.
Vishwa says
Tweeted. :)
Ilene says
“I just ate…2 hours ago. I can’t exercise until I’ve digested, so I’ll do it tomorrow.” Classic.
Ilene says
Tweeted!
Claire Smith says
“It’s too dark outside”
“Well… I worked put yesterday…”
“Hey, I ate pretty well today! No need to work out, right?”
Laura says
that book looks really interesting!
my number one is “i’ll work out later!” and honestly, sometimes I do end up lifting at 11pm… but usually I do not ;)
jaime says
I don’t have time
Kerry says
My number one excuse is “Well I have to go out in public later so I don’t want to be all gross and sweaty. I’m better off staying inside working on school work.”
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
For the most part, I enjoy working out, but sometimes I make excuses when I’m tired after a long day at work!
Julie says
I think my favorite excuse I’ve created for myself was, “I just ate a cookie.” I seriously said that once. Oops.
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
Lack of time and just too tired and just don’t fell like it. ;)
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
tweeted via @oatmealbowl
Jialin Zhang says
My go to excuse is “I’ll just run harder tomorrow!” haha, and we all know how that turns out…
Ashley says
I want to save on gas, so decide that the <5 min drive to the gym isn't worth it..
Kelli says
I either use “I am too tired” or “I am too busy”…when I actually do have the time if I just force myself to get up and go! :)
Allison says
My excuses lately:
“I can do it tomorrow”
“I’ll just work out harder tomorrow”
“Tomorrow I’ll begin”
Hmm, I’m sensing a theme here…
Tami says
I usually use…”No time!”…”I’ll just work out tomorrow”…or “I’m too hungry.” lol!
Sophia says
I like to use the excuse of, “I’ll take a nap, then I’ll workout!”, but then I’m usually too tired…still. What are the odds!
Jenny says
My biggest excuse is “I’ll start tomorrow”
Yuli says
There’s always plenty of excuses for one to give to not workout..one of the many..too tired, it’s too early I could use
More sleep..I ate pretty clean today and so on and on and on :-)
Jordan says
i have used the “i’m too busy and i was in class all day and since i’ve just eaten dinner now my stomach is too full and by the time my food has settled it will be too late to workout anyways” excuse several times in the recent past :)
Bridget says
the excuse i will always use is that im too tired…uhh i hate excuses cause once im working out i feel AMAZE!
darlene says
i think i have probably used every excuse possible! i love it when i do it, it’s just doing it that’s the hard part. sounds like this book is just what i need! keeping my fingers crossed. thanks!!
Anna says
My top excuse … “my body needs sleep more” … when I’ve gotten plenty of sleep the night before -.- and also “I’ll go to the gym after I’ve digested”.
Kate @Pastafreerunner says
Oh my gosh, the number of excuses I’ve used!
1. It’s too cold, and my bed is so warm
2. I just ate – don’t want to get sick while running!
3. Not hydrated enough – oops! don’t want to go until I’ve peed!
4. I’m going to add to the “don’t want to shower twice” fan club!
Awesome giveaway! :)
Kate @Pastafreerunner says
Tweeted about the giveaway! @pastafreerunner
Lily says
My biggest workout is excuse is, “I’ll just do it tomorrow!” Becuase I do that, I love to plan my workouts a week in advance and try as hard as possible to stick to my schedule! I would love to read this book! :D
Sam says
I’ve used the excuse I can’t fit comfortably in my workout gear. But I just bought a new pair of workout pants so I can’t use that anymore. Now I’m going for, “I’m too busy”. Eek!
Nicole A says
the “I’m too tired” one was a biggie.
Karla says
My excuse is usually, “I am too _____ to work out today.” and the blank is often filled with words like tired, dehydrated, sick, run down, busy….on and on. This book sounds like a great read.
Erin M. says
“I deserve a break!”
Jody says
I’m too tired and lately (I live in Western NY) it’s just too darn cold out!
Shelby Heffernan says
My biggest excuse is that I just don’t want to go sometimes! I enjoy relaxing and my “me” time but I know that after every workout I always feel amazing so that is what motivates me!
Cassie says
My excuse is that there is always something else I could or should be doing!
Abbey says
My excuse is that I have long work days and am always “too tired” to head to the gym or do a workout at home afterwards. And a 4:30am wake-up call seems a bit too early :)
Danielle E says
I use the I don’t want to wash my hair/shower twice in a day excuse way too much!
Stacy says
My biggest excuse is always my two little girls…how many times did they wake me up during the night when that 4 am workout alarm goes off in the morning?
Grace says
“I worked out yesterday/the day before/the day before that. I can afford to take a day off.” I think of this one as the workout excuse to not work out!
Kiar Olson says
My schedule is too busy… I have to pick up the kids! Used it last night as a matter of fact.
Barbara says
My biggest excuse is that working out will make me too tired to take good care of the kids the rest of the day. It’s stupid, but I’ve used it for six years. I started the year with a Polar Bear Plunge and did Kettlebells the next day. I am definitely sore. Oddly, I am STILL able to take good care of my kids. No more excuses. Getting fit this year.
Barbara says
I also tweeted about it. I’m @theboldblend
https://twitter.com/#!/TheBoldBlend/status/154576129091579905
Tori says
The good ‘ol “I’ll do it tomorrow!”
Kate says
definitely use the excuse I dont want to drive to they gym or I dont have time!
Jill says
I’m embarrassed to say that my excuses are usually pretty lame – like “I just don’t feel like going.” But I will often use excuses like other chores around the house and definitely not showering/washing my hair again. This book sounds very interesting!
dena b says
Headache and cramps are my usual cop out, but I do try to only use them once in a while
Lisa Meyer says
Unfortunately I think that I have used just about any and all excuses there may be not to work out, the biggest one being, “I’m too tired.” Would love to read this book to give myself a big kick in the butt! :)
Rachel Tynan says
My biggest excuse is that I feel stressed out and need to relax. And while I know working out will reduce my stress, I still think it would be better to sit on my butt on the couch and enjoy a movie and cuddling with my bf.
Brianne Austin says
My excuses included: I’m too tired, I don’t have time, I have to take care of my son, my back and knees hurt too much, etc. The worst part is that I watched the Biggest Loser last night while easting ice cream, oy vey.
kristen @ livinlifeinlouie says
Main excuse: Im too tired!
Brianne Austin says
I also tweeted – @brianneaustin
Thank you for the inspiration!
Kathryn says
My biggest excuses are:
“We only have one car and I don’t have the time to walk to the gym and back”
“I can’t really work out at home because we’ve got downstairs neighbors”
“The time the best works for me interferes with the kids club at the gym, so I have no one to watch the kids while I work out” and finally,
“I’m a stay at home mom with 2 young kids, getting up at 5 am to work out is way too exhausting.”
Kathryn says
I tweeted the giveaway
Beth H. says
My number 1 excuse to avoid working out is “I don’t have time”.
My second excuse is “I don’t feel like it”.
Have you noticed that even though there may times “you don’t feel like it”, when you ignore that feeling and go anyway, you never, ever regret going?
Susan says
I should be doing laundry, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming, etc etc etc
or I start something indoors and my cat attaches himself to my leg or the phone rings or my husband or kids need something NOW
or it’s just too freaking hot/cold to do anything outdoors
It’s amazing that I actually get any exercise at all!
tracy pennebaker says
My current excuse in the mornings is that it is too cold outside. Another one of my favorites that I have been using a lot for almost 2 years now Is I should get home to spend time with my husband. We just got married two years ago, however i’m guessing he’d rather I spend an hour at the gym then what can happen if I don’t :)
Charlotte says
My number one excuse is that I’d rather lie in bed and watch TV, AKA exactly what I’m doing right now. I’m getting up now and going to the gym ha.
Meghan says
My excuse is that I never had to workout before so why should I now?! Then age and metabolism caught up with me :/ Cheerleading was so much more fun than the gym!
Tiffany says
Hello! I have no problems getting motivated to workout, my issues lie more with eating correctly. I have never been thoroughly educated on how to eat properly. I grew up with bad food influences and eating disorders. I would love to start 2012 out with a bang and get on the right track. I think that this book would really help me…at this point, I am willing to try anything. :)
erin g says
Too busy, too tired, my back hurts, and on and on! Still working on this :)
stacey says
I have 3 kids, so I have used in the past them as an excuse.
tisha says
My biggest one is not wanting to get up early, and then being too tired after work!
Jessamy @ The Rambling Asian says
Number one excuse… I am too tired, I will tomorrow.
Number two excuse… It is too cold/hot/muggy/foggy/rainy (whatever the weather outside is)!
Dana S says
My latest one was “I forgot my workout clothes”. Thanks!!
Laura@mypurposefullife says
My top excuses are “I’m too tired” or “I waited until I was digested but now I’m starving and I *have* to eat, so I’ll just skip it today”. How ridiculous is that? Like you, I feel lucky that most of the time I genuinely love working out, but, nonetheless, we all have those days…
Valerie says
My favorite, or not so favorite depending on how you look at it, excuse is “I’ll work out after work”. Yep that pretty much never happens though.
Sarah says
Because watching reality TV and snacking will be so much more fun than working out!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
My latest excuse has been, “It’s the holidays! Time to relax and take a break.” Too bad the holidays are over now…
chandra says
I always justify by saying to myself “oh well you did take the stairs a lot today and had to walk far to your car”…LAME saboteur voice ;)
Gabby says
“I’ll just eat less today”..which is soso wrong!
Katie @ Katie Without Restrictions says
One of my “winning” excuses when I can’t go to bed is that my body really needs more sleep and I should listen to my body. Unfortunately, I think my body is really just telling me that it’s lazy!!!
Cheri Nelson says
I’ll Start tomorrow
Katie @ Katie Without Restrictions says
Whoops, that’s can’t GET OUT of bed!!! ;)
Mollie says
This sounds like a book I would love!
Karen says
My #1 excuse mostly occurs in the morning…”I need the half hour extra of sleep!” The book looks good!
Alissa says
my #1 excuse is “i’m tired”!
Gina says
Being somewhat type A, my best excuse is, “I’ll start on a Sunday, or the first of the month, etc.”. I do have to say that once I get going with a routine like the quick summary from the book, it definitely feels great! Eating well, in addition to working out, is like icing on the cake (or peanut butter on the celery for us healthy ones!)
Jacque says
I always think I’m too tired, but I know a workout helps wake me up!
Becky says
Too tired!!!!
Floey says
Too tired or too much school work!
Floey says
tweeted! @Squigglemefloey
Helen says
Lately my excuse has been that its too cold to workout and cuddling up in a nice blanket is better than moving around!
Erin says
Missing one workout won’t make or break me!
Katie says
The one I seem to default to (until January 1, that is!) tends to be “I’m a teacher…I’m up so early, work so hard at school, come home and make dinner, then grade or have some relaxing time. I just don’t have the time or energy!”
Mandee @ Mandeelicious says
“i’m too tired”
Brianne says
i tweeted today!!
Emily says
“It is too cold!”
Claire says
It’s too cold to go to the gym…I’m jealous of all of you with treadmills in your house!
Nicki says
My excuse lately has been: i just moved to a new state, started a new job, have a wedding to plan: too many other things to do. Stress==more the reason I should work out!
Whitney says
My number one excuse is “being too tired” (while sometimes this may be a legitimate excuse, most days I really just need to get out of bed and get going). I always workout early, so I make sure to get into bed a little bit early those days I have a lot going on!
Haley @ Fit, Young, and Fabulous says
Wooo excuses, excuses! I typically use the “it is way too cold outside to get going!” excuse. Or the “I stayed up way too late last night” excuse!
Haley @ Fit, Young, and Fabulous says
I tweeted about the giveaway! (:
Debbie says
Living in MN I could always use the “its too cold!” excuse. Not so much this winter!
alice says
my excuse in the past has been “i’m too tired so it’ll be better for me to sleep!”
Sarah says
Typical Scenarioo:
Morning thoughts: “Even though I have time to exercise now, I will wait and exercise tonight after work”.
After Work:
I am too tired to work out. It is late and dark and my body is tired.
Ugggg. haha :)
Sarah says
Typical Scenario:
Morning thoughts: “Even though I have time to exercise now, I will wait and exercise tonight after work”.
After Work:
I am too tired to work out. It is late and dark and my body is tired.
Ugggg. haha :)
Amy says
My favorite excuse is just being too tired after work, but the past few weeks I haven’t allowed that to be an excuse and made myself go out for a run.
Kate says
I ALWAYS use the excuse “I’m too tired to get up early and work out” whenever by alarm goes off at 6am!
Lisa says
I always say I’m too tired from going to class and work. Great giveaway!
Eileen says
My usually excuse is being too tired. However, working in my office my new excuse is “I’ve had too many goodies today. I’ll start eating healthy tomorow”. There always seems to be a special occassion around here :)
Kim says
The most frequent and major excuse that I use is: “But I have too many things to get done on my ‘to-do’ list first!”
Courtney says
I use the “yesterday I worked out hard, so today I can take it easy” more often than I’d like to admit. Now I’m following Hal Higdon’s 10k plan, so I can’t slack off!
colleen laquay urbaniuk says
i want to be lazy…that’s my excuse. i’m tired of watching everyone else be lazy and me miss out on the fun. so i’m drinking soda and eating sweets late at night and refusing to get off the couch and on to the treadmill. working out sucks but being lazy…well that’s just my cup of tea!!!
Leslie says
“It’s raining.”
Debbie (accidently delish) says
Pure laziness is my excuse. “I don’t wanna” I try to fight it but sometimes I’m just not in the mood!
Ashley A. says
My alarm goes off in the morning and I press “snooze” so many times it stops going off. When I finally wake up I put it off until the evening but just before I’m going to start getting dressed I get invited to the movies or for some Fro Yo.
“Frozen Yogurt > Evening Gym Workouts”
Debbie (accidently delish) says
Tweeted!