Excuses, Excuses (Every Excuse Must Go)
TheGoblinRoad
Posts: 835 Member
This was a blog post, but it's my funny ha-ha and funny-strange blogs that get read, not the serious posts, usually. So I'm putting it here as a post instead. It's a message I've wanted to share, in hopes that it benefits someone.
I'm betting that we humans are the only ones on the planet with excuses, as far as I know. I'm just going to take it for granted that animals aren't generally full of excuses for why they won't do what they feel they need to do. (I'm not 100% certain about the groundhog. Is a shadow a good reason to go back to sleep?)
We have valid reasons why we can't do certain things. Unfortunately, we think of excuses and we think they're valid reasons. We've got to ask ourselves which one it is: a good, valid reason, or a cheap, flimsy excuse. Sometimes it takes asking someone else to know which one it is.
Think about the things you say that get in the way of achieving your goals. Think about why you think you've yo-yo'ed or why you're putting off certain practices until tomorrow. If you're really not sure whether or not these are just excuses, get someone else's perspective. Someone you trust, who knows you, who understands the reality of where you are in life.
This lesson has been gained by an event that has been hitting me rather hard this past year: daily pain that makes even 3 minutes of walking a torture, which started about 9 months ago.
I used excuses in the past to put off my dream of getting healthier. Excuses like: I can eat the way I do because I work out a lot. Next summer, I'll put extra time into this. I'll learn to run, and that'll be enough, I don't need to think that much about calories. I'm tired, I work hard all day and I just want to chill. Driving to the gym is 40 minutes there and back.
I'd love it if I didn't have to endure what I'm enduring now, because I'd LOVE to be able to work out the way I did before AND eat the way I do now, which is better than I ever have. I can't put anything off until tomorrow, because I have to get the weight off, even if it's slow. I can't run, but if I could, I know that running alone isn't enough, because what I eat has to be fuel that benefits me in numerous ways. It's not enough that I can burn it off. I do need to think about calories, because it's times like this, when I can't exercise the way I used to, that it matters the most. Driving to the gym and back is nothing, when working out would be a joy.
I have to get kindling for my hope, to try and start a little fire. I have to encourage myself with words that remind me there is a possibility that I will be able to get the treatment for my leg that I need.
You better believe this: When I can walk again without pain, I'm going to treasure those steps. In the meantime, I'm not going to let it be an excuse to give up.
I'll keep fighting, eating as wisely as I can, dropping weight through my food choices. If you have the ability to go for a walk, ride a bike, or do the simple things I took for granted at one time, treasure it. Every step, every push of the pedal, every sprint is a GIFT.
Want to vote on this post on the blog? Go to http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/TheGoblinRoad/view/excusing-your-dreams-away-233967
I'm betting that we humans are the only ones on the planet with excuses, as far as I know. I'm just going to take it for granted that animals aren't generally full of excuses for why they won't do what they feel they need to do. (I'm not 100% certain about the groundhog. Is a shadow a good reason to go back to sleep?)
We have valid reasons why we can't do certain things. Unfortunately, we think of excuses and we think they're valid reasons. We've got to ask ourselves which one it is: a good, valid reason, or a cheap, flimsy excuse. Sometimes it takes asking someone else to know which one it is.
Think about the things you say that get in the way of achieving your goals. Think about why you think you've yo-yo'ed or why you're putting off certain practices until tomorrow. If you're really not sure whether or not these are just excuses, get someone else's perspective. Someone you trust, who knows you, who understands the reality of where you are in life.
This lesson has been gained by an event that has been hitting me rather hard this past year: daily pain that makes even 3 minutes of walking a torture, which started about 9 months ago.
I used excuses in the past to put off my dream of getting healthier. Excuses like: I can eat the way I do because I work out a lot. Next summer, I'll put extra time into this. I'll learn to run, and that'll be enough, I don't need to think that much about calories. I'm tired, I work hard all day and I just want to chill. Driving to the gym is 40 minutes there and back.
I'd love it if I didn't have to endure what I'm enduring now, because I'd LOVE to be able to work out the way I did before AND eat the way I do now, which is better than I ever have. I can't put anything off until tomorrow, because I have to get the weight off, even if it's slow. I can't run, but if I could, I know that running alone isn't enough, because what I eat has to be fuel that benefits me in numerous ways. It's not enough that I can burn it off. I do need to think about calories, because it's times like this, when I can't exercise the way I used to, that it matters the most. Driving to the gym and back is nothing, when working out would be a joy.
I have to get kindling for my hope, to try and start a little fire. I have to encourage myself with words that remind me there is a possibility that I will be able to get the treatment for my leg that I need.
You better believe this: When I can walk again without pain, I'm going to treasure those steps. In the meantime, I'm not going to let it be an excuse to give up.
I'll keep fighting, eating as wisely as I can, dropping weight through my food choices. If you have the ability to go for a walk, ride a bike, or do the simple things I took for granted at one time, treasure it. Every step, every push of the pedal, every sprint is a GIFT.
Want to vote on this post on the blog? Go to http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/TheGoblinRoad/view/excusing-your-dreams-away-233967
0
Replies
-
bump if you think this is something that others should read.0
-
"We have valid reasons why we can't do certain things. Unfortunately, we think of excuses and we think they're valid reasons. We've got to ask ourselves which one it is: a good, valid reason, or a cheap, flimsy excuse. Sometimes it takes asking someone else to know which one it is. "
Really beautiful article, well said. No more excuses!0 -
bump0
-
Really beautiful article, well said. No more excuses!
thanks.
0 -
Very Nice!
A bit less tactful but I always like the saying, Excuses are like *kitten*. Everyones got one and they usually stink!0 -
Very Nice!
A bit less tactful but I always like the saying, Excuses are like *kitten*. Everyones got one and they usually stink!
Ha! Somehow, I think that might rub people the wrong way.
0 -
BUMP0
-
too many words to read.
thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it.0 -
BUMP0
-
too many words to read.
thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
I like honesty. 0 -
bump if you think this is something that others should read.
Bump! beautiful!0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 424 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions