One of the frequent request I receive is to do posts on fitness and weight loss. My standard response is to direct them to my fitness page. After reading every single post there, if the person still hasn't found the answer then I am afraid I don't have the answer.
In last 8 years I have learnt that people . Here's the reality check people: Just wanting is not enough. If you are over-weight and you are not willing to do anything about it then there is nothing anyone can do or day to change that. However, the first step is very simple, and doesn't even require a gym - want to be fit but they do not want to work for it WATCH WHAT YOU EAT! Yup, it is as simple as that.
Below is a list of frequent excuses I get for why people cannot workout. I thought I would answer them once and for all:
- Seriously, you are not. Meet 8. I am too old Fauja Singh and Ernestine Shepherd. If you still think you are old then shame on you!
16. I am already skinny (thin) - You can be thin without working out, but you cannot be fit without putting in the sweat for it. We'll talk post-40 and see how you feel about your body then.
17. I don't have money for gym or personal trainer - Thank God for Public Parks and Internet. There are a ton of equipment free workouts you can find online. If you are a beginner then start with walking / jogging / skipping. Then move of to do squats, planks, push-ups. None of this requires a gym or any equipment. Not to forget Yoga. You can do it anywhere and anytime.
19. I cannot find motivation - That is hard. You have to dig deep within. You have to want it bad enough. There is no magic pill for motivation. Find what frustrates you the most about your body and focus on how you can change it. If nothing helps, then you are a lost cause. I am sorry, but no one can help someone who doesn't want to help him/herself.
Do you have an excuse that I haven't addressed? Leave in the comments below or Facebook/ Tweet it to me and let's see if I can smart-reply it back or not!
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