Excuse: "I don't have time to work
out."
That is total crap--make the time. I am sure you found the time to
watch your favorite television show, right?! You're busy, and I
get it, but you have to find a way to make your health a priority.
Start scheduling workouts like you do appointments. You can get up
a little earlier and do a fitness DVD. You can squeeze it in on the
weekends. You can get a piece of cardio equipment and do 30 minutes
while unwinding and watching The Office. The reality is
that you must make the time. You will have more energy,
better overall health, and better self-esteem--it's worth
it.
Portion Control: How Much Are You Really Eating?
Excuse: "I have to keep junk food around for my
kids and/or boyfriend."
Trash it! They shouldn't be eating that crap either!
Excuse: "I've tried to lose weight before, but
I just can't do it."
Ridiculous. Of course you can. You can do anything when armed with
the proper information. Take some time to educate yourself about
how to work out properly. (All that is free with
Body by Glamour, by the way!) Learn about
calories--how many are in the foods you are eating and how many
your body burns naturally each day. When you are informed you are
empowered to make choices that create life changes. The next time
you are about to say "I can't," stop and ask
yourself, "How can I not?"
Excuse: "I have too many business dinners and
social gatherings. I can't lose weight in that
environment!"
Seriously. Is anyone really going to notice if you pass up the
fatty appetizers? Or the open bar? I go to business dinners all the
time and I find they go better when I am not drinking. For dinner
parties offer to bring something, that way you'll know there is
at least one healthy thing to eat. And if you're worried about
offending people, remember you don't be preachy about your
eating habits, just say "no thank you" to the unhealthy
fare.
Jillian Michaels: How to Break a Bad Diet Habit, Forever!
Excuse: "I travel a lot and can't get into a
routine."
Listen, I travel constantly and I can still eat healthy and work
out! Yes, fitness is my business, but anyone can do what I do:
Bring your own snacks at all times. Stay at with hotels with gyms.
Bring fitness DVDs and do them before bed in your hotel room. Be
high maintenance with your ordering when eating out: Get foods
grilled or baked, get all dressings and sauces on the side, sub out
starchy sides for steamed veggies. If I can do it so can you.
Excuse: "My friends eat poorly and it makes it hard
for me to eat healthy."
Communication is critical. You must tell your family and friends
what your health and wellness goals are and then teach them exactly
how to support you. The only way they are going to know what you
need and how to give it to you is if you tell them. So ask them to
eat healthy with you and if they can't do it, then ask them not
to push food on you or ask you if you want bites.
Excuse: "My loved ones nag me about my weight and
it makes me want to rebel."
This is sort of similar to the friends who push bad habits on you
--communicate your needs and desires. With that said, if your
family still nags at you then you must set boundaries. Tell them
that your weight and fitness habits are simply not up for
discussion and don't discuss events or things in your life that
trigger them to start in on you.
What's your biggest workout excuse? And be sure to check out Karina's progress on the Shape Up! blog today. You'll never believe how much weight she's lost already!
--Jillian Michaels is the author of the new book Master Your Metabolism and the motivation coach for the free Body by Glamour shape-up program. She's helped dozens of people get slim and healthy as a trainer on The Biggest Loser--and has helped thousands of others through her DVDs and books! Look for her unique brand of motivation advice every Thursday right here!Related: 3 Reasons You Should Write Down Your Weight-Loss Goals
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