5 Workout Excuses That Aren’t Good Enough

I have a confession….

I’m addicted to desserts—cookies if you must know the true culprits. On average I eat at least 6 to 7 cookies a week and that’s not counting the ones I justify because they are made with wheat flour or have nuts instead of chocolate chips. I can say this and feel completely content because I’m also addicted to being healthy. In a city oversaturated with every kind of food you could find and at every price level you can think of, it can quickly become difficult to hop into those True Religion jeans that were purchased only a week ago. The biggest issue I hear when discussing how little Debbie turned into big Debra is the lack of affordable gyms in NYC. Considering I only pay twenty bucks a month for my amazing gym membership, I can assure you that excuse doesn’t hold up.

Here are the top 5 excuses for not working out during the holiday season and for many, throughout the year.

5.  I can’t find the time:

I have to admit, I’ve used this excuse on more than one occasion but that means you can’t complain about anything. If you can’t find the time to workout you probably shouldn’t have the time to bake a pie every Sunday, watch four episodes of Boardwalk Empire, or suggest the indulgence of a beer pong tournament on your rooftop.

4.  My shoes are too old and I can’t afford new ones:

Sorry, not a good one. Studies show that running barefoot is healthier for you because it’s more natural. If you feel your shoes are too old to run in, find some sturdy socks and hit the treadmill barefoot. You may think it’s disgusting to run barefoot but it’s better than the potential handlebars that could form all over your upper body.

 3. I haven’t been able to update my workout playlist:

This is a tricky one because I can’t workout without fresh music in my ears. I have been known to immediately turn around after realizing my gym playlist is just too old to motivate. However, there are plenty of sites that offer playlists based on the type of workout you plan to do. For example, OutSpoken NYC offers  Ass In Gear.  It’s excellent if you like musical confirmations that you’re the baddest b*tch.

2. There’s no gym close to me:

I schlep from Brooklyn to Manhattan every day in order to hit the gym but I do understand people wanting one close to their own home. Try turning your living room or bedroom floor into a yoga studio. Open Pandora and turn on the ambient station. 40-minutes of stretching and meditation is all you need before running outside.

 1. I’m always bored when I workout:

If you’re boredom prevents you from working out on a consistent basis you need to switch things up. Try aerial fitness or find a workout buddy and make a competition out of getting into shape.

As you can see, people come up with a lot of reasons not to burn those buns but none are ever good enough to be a real excuse.