Excuses, excuses, excuses… As a fitness professional, believe me, I hear them every day… “I don’t have time to workout.” “I’m too busy to go to the gym.” “I can’t afford a gym membership.” And on and on and on…
Well, the more excuses you make, the farther you are pushing yourself away from your goal, and a long, healthy life. I get it. Joining the gym is not cheap. I get it. We are all very busy with work, family, etc… And I honestly understand, but I’m not the one you are hurting. Only YOU can change your life. Don’t you want to be here to watch your kids grow up, and don’t you want to enjoy the years of your life… If the answer is yes, then stop making EXCUSES of why you can’t… come up with the REASONS why you can!
All I am asking is:
Just get up and MOVE!
I’m not asking you to join the gym… Do an hour workout… Run a mile… No, I just want you to make the CHOICE, and start moving.
Life is about Choices… You have the choice to do what you want with your life and your health. I can’t make it for you… You have to make the CHOICE!
So here is my challenge to you:
Start small and push yourself each and every day to be better than you were yesterday. It’s very simple… Today, when you would normally ride the elevator up two floors to go to a meeting for work, TAKE THE STAIRS! I get it, it’s not much, but you just burnt those extra calories that you would not have taking the elevator.
When you run to the grocery store to pick a few items, instead of searching for the closest parking spot, park towards the back of the lot, and walk a few extra steps.
Here in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, we live in a small town. Instead of taking your car or golf cart to the local market or convenience store, WALK! It will only add an extra few minutes to the trip, but you will be great afterwards!
The little things add up and can go a long way, without you even noticing.
So that is my challenge! Go out and try it, and let me know the little things you do to add just a little more activity into your life… believe me, you will feel better!