Most Common Excuses NOT To Exercise or Eat Healthy

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  • MichelleLaree13
    MichelleLaree13 Posts: 865 Member
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    Excuse: I was too tired after being up for over 16 hours. I deserved a little treat after a long 12.5 hour shift and a 3 hour commute (longer when it snows).
    I combat this by counting all the calories in my lunch box and making sure I dont have any extra calories to stop for a treat. :yawn:
  • 2muchsauce
    2muchsauce Posts: 1,078
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    I knew someone who started with some cardio, very light, and decided to give it up because it made their heart race too much.............hmmm not used to that huh?
  • crazytreelady
    crazytreelady Posts: 752 Member
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    Usually when I don`t, it is because "I don't have time"..... But really I am just being a lazy *kitten* donkey.

    Also, 'I ****ed up today already, what is the point!?"
  • tabi26
    tabi26 Posts: 535 Member
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    Well for awhile there it was "I have no time." then "I'm just too tired." and now it's "but my weights are in the truck of the car."....yup....I'm the laziest person alive lol.
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
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    it's usually i have no time, kids + work + class. But yet always time for some tv ;)
  • LauriePar
    LauriePar Posts: 239 Member
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    Everyone at my age (post menopausal) gains weight. Justify, justify!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
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    I'm tired.
    Exercise makes me feel lousy (true story).
    I don't have time (I work twelve hours a day. One hour commute. Leaves me with 4 waking hours to do household chores, prepare meals and have me time. I've never figured out how to effectively fit exercise in that time without feeling resentful).
  • lambertj
    lambertj Posts: 675 Member
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    http://youtu.be/mEHQ9tzJpYA
  • Baroness
    Baroness Posts: 35 Member
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    Ive heard people say to people that are fit and healthy....... 'You're so lucky to be fit/healthy/slim...'
    LUCKY!!!! LUCKY!!!!!
    Yep, Im lucky alright, lucky I get up at 5.30am to exercise.....lucky I dont eat doughnuts......lucky I think about what food is healthy.
    I think these people confuse lucky with effort.
  • hypocritelecter
    hypocritelecter Posts: 61 Member
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    I walk, that's enough exercise for my body.
    Eating healthy is way too expensive for my budget.
    I don't have enough time.
    Eating healthy doesn't taste as good as takeout/fast food/etc.
    I've been eating this way for YEARS and I'm fine!
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
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    I think the "I want to enjoy my life" one is the one I hear the most. Which is dumb for a lot of reasons, especially because I enjoy my life way more now that I eat well and exercise.
  • blaquebutterfly75
    blaquebutterfly75 Posts: 136 Member
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    I want to enjoy my life and not starve myself and eat celery like you.

    I don't have time.

    I'll start next week.

    I know how to lose weight. When I'm ready, I'll get started.

    I don't like the way the trainer made me do hard exercises that made me sweat and exert myself.

    I'm happy with my body. (despite all the physical ailments they may be experiencing)
  • miadhail
    miadhail Posts: 383 Member
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    I don't buy the groceries

    I can't cook, Someone else cooks.

    for me, my #1 reason in not exercising was always "I will do it later" LOL
  • wrevhn
    wrevhn Posts: 864 Member
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    Can't afford gym membership/equipment.

    Too much to do/ too busy

    You try with kids (or "kids are my workout" or etc)


    or just...

    I can't.
  • goofyblonde
    goofyblonde Posts: 47 Member
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    The most common excuses when I invite my friends to the gym are:
    1) Don't have time today--- make time! A 1 hour workout is only 4% of your day!
    2) No childcare--- in their defense, the gym I go to has pretty crappy daycare hours
    3) Too much homework/housework/etc.--- see #1. Also, time management!
    4) Too expensive--- membership fees, etc.
    5) Embarassed to work out in front of strangers
    6) Too sore from previous workout
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
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    "It's too hard." (my hubby uses this one)
    "Dinner is taking too long" (again his for wanting fast food)

    Ones I have used:
    The too hot and cold
    I am too busy
    I am tired and want sleep
    Homework
    Work
    I am fine....
    My asthma is kicking in
    Why bother?

    I finally decided to get off my butt and do something about it. Just wish i wasn't the only one in the house.
  • mhaight85
    mhaight85 Posts: 68
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    -Don't have time to exercise
    -Too tired to exercise
    -"healthy food doesn't taste as good"
  • justgowithit17
    justgowithit17 Posts: 1,392 Member
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    i'll give you mine:

    "i have a ton of homework"
    "i don't feel like it"
    "i'm really tired"
    "it's so late if i exercise and shower after my hair won't ever get dry"
    "i don't have anyone to work out with"

    it's sad, but we all have our excuses
  • Jennyfaye13
    Jennyfaye13 Posts: 18
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    My old favorite excuse was "I don't have time!" I never could seem to find time... funny how you all of a sudden have time for other things that come up. I work out at least 6 hours per week now and I still work, I didn't lose a kid or husband and I didn't gain a maid... I MADE time for it because it became a priority.
  • Captainobvvious
    Captainobvvious Posts: 272 Member
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    I forgot where I read it but it said "If you can name anyone on "American Idol" you have time to work out"

    Its true... I work 50+ hours a week but still find time for 6-8 hours of gym time a week.

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