Are you thinking? "I really should start, but ..." or "It's time to get moving, but ..." or "I would love to be fit, but ..."?

Well, guess what? You can fit in time to exercise - the hardest part really is just getting started.

How many times in the past have you committed to getting fit, but then allowed yourself to surrender to all the reasons why you can't exercise and so never really got started? The most common reasons (or rather, excuses) used to delay starting an excersise programme are:
"I don't have time" or "I have too much work" or "I hate exercise" or "I am too tired".

Before those old excuses prevent you from committing yet again, let's examine, work through, and eliminate them so that there are no longer any obstacles between you and your healthy exercise program.

Excuse - I don't have time

Finding time to exercise can be a challenge. Work and family demands often leave little time or energy for getting to the gym or even going for a walk. One strategy is to schedule exercise in your calendar like any other appointment; by doing this, it becomes an important event that you must attend.
Lack of time can also be used to explain away other barriers such as not believing in your abilities, or feeling self conscious. Have a look at your day and how you spend your time; you might be surprised to find out that you have some time in your day for smaller bouts of exercise instead of trying to find time for a whole 60 minutes.

Breaking up an exercise session into smaller chunks during the day can easily add up to 60 minutes worth.

Three 20 minute sessions or even one 20 minute workout a day is better than no workout at all because you still get to release stress, burn calories and feel good about your active self. Don't wait for your diary to become less hectic before getting started, it will just become harder and harder to commit to a programme. Little bits will still add up giving you the mindset of a regular exersiser.

Excuse - I need to lose weight first

Concerns about appearance keep some people from exercising because they feel self conscious about their bodies or are embarrassed about wearing exercise clothes. The irony is, of course, that the shape of your body will change faster if you exercise, therefore boosting your self-image. If the thought of exercising with other people intimates you, start exercising in the privacy of your own home or look for a gym with programmes that specially cater for larger sizes.

Excuse - Exercise is boring

Exercise can become boring because when you keep on doing the same old thing your mind wanders. This causes you to become less focused on what you are doing, which often results in you putting less effort into your workout and then stopping when you don't get the results you want. To keep it interesting, variety is the answer. There are so many different kinds of excersise out there, from cycling to alternative gym classes, to dance. Maybe it will suit you better to take a break from gym and take up a sport. New forms of exercise not only engage your mind, but also work different muscles and challenge your body.

Excuse -I don't like exercising

Some of us really can't stand the thought of participating in any type of formal exercise, so stop thinking about it as exercise, just activate your day. Try to build exercise or activity into your daily routine by finding simple ways to be as active as possible - walk whenever you can, use the stairs or play with your kids. Maybe choose active social activities to do with your friends rather than just meeting up for a meal. By choosing activities that you enjoy and making them part of your daily routine, it is easier to reach your 30-minute goal for the day than you think - try walking the dog for 10 minutes before and after work, and add a 10 minute walk at lunchtime. So why not try changing your approach and aiming to get 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily on 3 to 5 days per week? If you are just starting to exercise, this is a great goal to work towards.

Courtesy Bakers Biscuits