The population can be categorized into four distinct groups when it comes to exercising:
- Those who genuinely enjoy working out.
- Individuals who don’t particularly like it but engage in exercise because they understand its benefits.
- People who despise exercising and fabricate numerous excuses to avoid it.
- Those who loathe working out, choose not to do it, and feel no guilt about their decision.
I wish I could confidently claim a spot in category 1 or 2. Honestly, I’d even prefer to belong to category 4 and not care at all. But the truth is, I do care—just enough to keep me stuck in category 3.
I want to exercise. I think about it regularly. I gaze at my collection of workout DVDs, featuring perfectly toned individuals, and think, “Yes! I aspire to look like that!” Then, I reach for my phone and indulge in a donut instead.
If you find yourself in a similar predicament and are running out of excuses for why you’re not breaking a sweat, here are 12 reasons to borrow whenever necessary:
- The gym equipment feels intimidating. Honestly, the design of most workout machines seems to originate from the same twisted mind that created the torture devices in The Princess Bride. Those levers, weights, and pulleys all seem sinister.
- I lack appropriate workout attire. After giving birth to two little ones a year ago, my body has transformed in ways that make my old clothes unwearable. Buying new workout clothes feels like a monumental task, especially with two toddlers in tow. Though the gym is conveniently located next to Target…
- Exhaustion is my constant companion. My kids are boundlessly energetic, perpetually needy, and they drain every ounce of my energy throughout the day. By the time evening rolls around, I can barely manage to lift a fork of chocolate cake, let alone do lunges or squats.
- There’s no way I can wake up earlier than I already do. The baby monitor is my alarm, and it goes off before most people even dream. After countless nighttime interruptions due to various toddler needs, I’m not getting up any earlier than absolutely necessary.
- My kids made a mess of my deodorant, using it as window decor. I’m too considerate to inflict my natural scent on others, and now I need to tackle the cleanup of my windows.
- I’d have to shower afterward. Honestly, I struggle to find time for a shower on days when I do nothing productive. My hygiene is questionable at best (see deodorant issue).
- I just ate, and I’ve heard that exercising on a full stomach can lead to dire consequences.
- Since I skipped breakfast during a chaotic morning, I need to fuel up first. But then I’ll be too full to work out, leading to kitchen cleanup, and…
- My hair perpetually gets in my face. I thought about getting a new haircut, but a deep dive into Pinterest cost me four hours of my life that I can’t get back.
- I think I’m coming down with something, and I need to save my energy for when I really need it. After all, there are no sick days when you’re a mom.
- I’ve just recovered from an illness, and I don’t want to overexert myself.
- I made the effort to pack the kids, drive to the gym, and then found no available parking spots. However, there were spots across the street at Target, which means I did manage to buy new workout clothes. So, in a sense, today was a success.
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In summary, while the desire to exercise is present, numerous obstacles often hinder our efforts. From exhaustion and lack of appropriate attire to the chaos of parenting, it’s easy to see why so many struggle to maintain a consistent workout routine.