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Let’s be real for a minute.
You’re a smart person. You have a job, you pay the bills, you navigate the modern world of Wi-Fi passwords and self-checkout lines. You’ve been thinking about getting in shape, eating better, or finally starting that thing you’ve been putting off.
You’ve read the blogs. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve got the workout gear—you might have even put it on once or twice.
But nothing has happened. Why? Because you’re waiting.
You’re waiting for the “perfect time.” You’re waiting for the stars to align. You’re waiting for the mythical “motivation” fairy to sprinkle magic dust on your head.
That fairy isn’t real.
Your journey to a better life, a stronger body, and a healthier you doesn’t start tomorrow. It starts now. The only thing standing in your way is you.
Let’s break down your excuses and kick them to the curb.
Excuse #1: “I don’t have time.”
Holy crap, yes you do.
You spent 30 minutes scrolling through social media today. You binge-watched an hour of TV last night. You have pockets of time everywhere, just like that loose change in your couch.
You don’t need two hours at the gym. You need 15 minutes. Find a corner of your living room. Do a quick bodyweight circuit:
- 20 Squats
- 10 Push-ups (on your knees or a wall, I don’t care!)
- 20 Lunges
- 30-second Plank
Do that three times through. Congratulations, you’ve just worked out. Do that every day for a week, and tell me you don’t feel a difference. You can’t.
Excuse #2: “I don’t know what to eat.”
This is not rocket science. It’s not a secret. It’s not a magical diet.
Let’s simplify this until it’s stupid easy.
- Eat more real food. I’m talking about things that grew from the ground or had a face. Vegetables, fruits, lean meat, eggs, nuts.
- Eat less crap. Less processed sugar. Less soda. Less of the food that comes in a box with a cartoon on the front.
Excuse #3: “I’m not strong enough/I’ll look stupid.”
Do you think those people at the gym were born with six-pack abs and the ability to lift a car? No. Every single person who is “in shape” now was once a total beginner. They all started from zero.
The scariest part of the journey is the first step. But once you take it, you realize it’s not so scary after all. You realize that you’re in control. You’re building a new habit, and with every small win, you get a little bit stronger.
It’s like leveling up in a video game. You start out at level 1 with a wooden sword. But with every quest you complete, you get stronger and find better gear. The same goes for your health.
What are you waiting for?
The excuses end when you decide they end. Your future self is waiting for you to get to work. Don’t disappoint them.
Ready to take the first step? Download our free 7-day workout guide and get started today!
About the Author
Jane Doe is a certified personal trainer (ACE) and a registered dietitian (RD) with over 10 years of experience helping clients break through their fitness plateaus. She is the founder of TechFitZone.com, a blog dedicated to making fitness accessible and understandable for everyone. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Health Magazine, and The New York Times.
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