Excuses, Excuses

I have been thinking a lot about excuses lately and how we all have them for a lot of things in our life.

 "Oh, I didn't exercise today because I didn't have time."

 " It is not the right time."

 "Oh, I don't have the money."

 " Oh, I don't think I can do this."

We have heard them all and probably used them all. What it really comes down to, in my opinion, are your priorities in life. We ALWAYS have time for what is important to us and we always find a way to make time. For example, if you know you are going to have a busy day ahead and you know you need to get that workout in, why not wake up early? Or go to bed later? See, it is all about planning ahead and making the time. Since becoming a beachbody coach, I have the opportunity to host fitness challenge groups for those who really want to get into shape, improve their health, and reach their fitness goals. Through me they can utilize some of the best nutrition in the world AND the best fitness programs that INCLUDE the nutrition plan and schedule! All of the work is done for you , you just have to do it! When I invite people to join my challenges, I really get to see the priorities in peoples lives. A lot of the time good health and fitness are not on top of their list. I have recieved so many different answers when it comes to inviting and a lot of the times they are excuses as to why they can't do it right now. Don't get me wrong, a lot of times they are probably valid excuses for some, but other times they aren't. I'm not saying you can only be in a challenge group to exercise and get in shape, but what I'm offering is such an amazing opportunity for you health and body!  I just have been reflecting a lot on excuses this week and the bottom line to what I came up with is people always have excuses for things they know they NEED to do, but don't make them a priority. I have them, you have them, we all have them. Lets just take a chance on ourselves and put the excuses aside and see how are lives change for the better!

The importance of exercise

I had the pleasure of having a couple of awesome conversations with a lady in my church who is interested in health and fitness as well. I won't mention her name, but she is such a knowledgeable person and I really enjoy having conversations with her. She told me something that was very powerful to me and something I felt I should share. She said she read that being Sedentary is the new SMOKING! So basically being sedentary is just as bad if not worse for your body than smoking is! How crazy and powerful is that?! It really makes you think just how important moving your body is. Our bodies are meant to exercise and meant to be challenged. We need to get off our butts and raise our heart rate. I'm not saying you have to train insane or that you have to be the next iron man, but we do at least need to try and walk each day or do yoga or do intense workouts if that is what you like. I looked on the Mayo Clinic website and found the 7 benefits of exercise. Here they are:).

 No. 1: Exercise controls weight
 No. 2: Exercise combats health conditions and diseases
 No. 3: Exercise improves mood
 No. 4: Exercise boosts energy
 No. 5: Exercise promotes better sleep
 No. 6: Exercise puts the spark back into your sex life
 No. 7: Exercise can be fun


 The bottom line on exercise Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have any health concerns.