We all have them. We all know them.
The problem does not lie in what is blocking us from our healthy goals, the problem is within ourselves and why we are allowing ourselves to accept the excuses.
So many people ask me how I have lost 120 pounds, how I run so fast, how I am able to maintain a training schedule and still go about my regular daily activities. And really I am often at a loss for words. How do you explain that it is simple. It is nothing special.
I just do it. Every single day is a fight and I go in with my arms swinging and aim to stay in that ring and be the last one standing. I refuse to give up. I will not fall.
It may sound simple, but really that is all there is to it.
Could I sit down and list 20 other things I would rather be doing than exercising? Of course.
Have I made sacrifices for this new life style that would have been easier to not do at all? Absolutely.
Have I gotten frustrated and wanted to give up and be a couch potato again? At least once a week yes.
But at the end of the day, I still have to face myself in that mirror. I still have to own up to what I did all day. And I have promised myself that I will live with no regrets. I will make no excuses. And as a few of us like to say on twitter I will accept no more bull shit.
So no matter what you can bet that I will take all those excuses and throw them into the trash. I will keep working hard and I will stay focused on my goals, because when I hit a new goal the joy is endless.
13 comments:
Amen. #nomorebs
the Lulumon next to my office had a sign that said "You can have results, or excuses, but not both" and that really resonated with me.
I really do hate when people say "I wish I could ... " or "I don't know how you ... " because they can.
There is no magic that makes it easier, though the successes build on themselves - it's still hard to get up and run or work out or pass up the cake.
I love that you approach every day as a fight! Very motivational!
(first time commenter, been reading a while - thanks for sharing your journey with us!)
This is so true. Excuses gain you NOTHING.
Thanks for the reminder, I needed that.
I could not have said it better!
I needed this today. I have gotten into this weird headspace where excuses have been running rampant. My back was feeling better yesterday but I seriously chickened out (and talked myself out of) and run or walk to test out the back.
I needed to read this today. I am the queen of excuses. But its not fair to me to keep doing it.
I needed this reminder today.
LOVE this post! THANK YOU!!!
I've been whining all my excuses for days... enough is enough!
You go girl! This post is SO true and excuses have to be battled and overcome ever step of the way! :) Thanks for posting!
Well said! #nomorebs
Just what I needed to hear! Thanks!
hey Zalary thank you for being a reader of the blog!
I am glad everyone appreciated this post.
Sometimes I worry about sharing my thoughts when they are blunt but it makes me good to know I am not alone in these thoughts :)
Excuses go where they belong - in the trash because they ARE trash. Rock on my fabulous friend!!
Oh, so true! It's all about the choices we make--excuses are just attempts to justify a choice. I love the results vs. excuses comparison!
love this you are crazy amazing !!!!
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