For those that made it to the myTEAM TRIUMPH presentation, THANK YOU!!!! I know I was inspired and it was so awesome seeing how mTT is impacting this community. The presentation has provided me with some inspiration for today’s newsletter. It seems very easy to make excuses for the reasons why we can’t or don’t keep active. It is even easier to believe them! While there are a few valid reasons, most at the root of them are not valid.
10 Reasons Why Your Excuse is Not Valid
1. I don’t have time. Oldest excuse in the book. Even if you walk it, a mile takes no more than 18 minutes to complete. You can get up 20 min earlier, or take a 20 min walk during lunch. In both cases, it will lead to a more productive day.
2. I have little kids (or big kids) and they are exhausting. I totally get this one. But I also know that I am a much better parent, emotionally and physically, when I have worked out a little. As I said in an earlier newsletter, kids love to run, wear them out a little and have them do something with you. I coach my daughter’s soccer team which means I am basically chasing them up and down the field for an hour. You better believe it that I count that as that day’s workout.
3. I don’t have any exercise equipment. Running or walking takes only a good pair of shoes, some shorts and a shirt. And here is a cross training work out that only uses a chair. AND it only takes 7 minutes…
4. I don’t like to exercise. That is a pretty broad statement and I can guarantee that if you made the effort to look for something, you could find something that you like. It doesn’t have to be anything to do with running.
5. I get board easily. No one ever said you have to do the same thing every day. Mix it up as much as possible. Make it fun and try something different every day for a month.
6. I have been exercising rigorously for a month and am still seeing no results. This excuse can be in valid for lots of reasons. Two possible reasons are that your eating habits are bad and sabotaging your efforts or that your body is still adapting to the program. Sometimes it can take up to 12 weeks to see visible results. You may not be able to see it, but trust me, you are doing yourself good.
7. I can’t even run a mile, or running a mile is too hard. Truth be told, running 1 mile really stinks. Talk to any experienced runner and they will most likely tell you the first mile is one of the hardest. It can take your body that whole first mile to get into a rhythm and start to feel good. Push yourself beyond that threshold and the sky is the limit. On Monday Christian told us about the Triumph Mile which will take place Friday night before the Bellin. This event is for mildly disabled individuals who require guidance from able-bodied athletes. This is a one mile event and Christian said that some of the participants have gotten themselves up to as much as 3 miles!
8. I can’t seem to stay motivated. Have you set goals for yourself? Over the years I have found that “I want to lose some weight” is far too generic. You goals need to be specific and often need to be done in steps. Maybe your goal is to do a half marathon. Set some attainable goals that help you get there.
9. I can’t find motivation. Somewhat related to #9, but motivation can be found anywhere. Perhaps running or walking for yourself or by yourself doesn’t do it for you. Get involved in a local running group or an organization like myTEAM TRIUMPH. Motivation and inspiration never runs dry there!
So there you have it. What excuse eliminators can you think of? Our Health and Wellness team has done a great job especially over the last few years coming up with challenges that anyone can do and that are fun. Have you been participating in those? Your participation ensures that they will continue into the future.
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