I’ve got a million excuses why I cannot exercise but only 14 are actually legitimate. I
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wake up each day with good intentions but can’t seem to get off my butt and go to the gym.
14 Excuses Why I Cannot Exercise
- I cannot exercise after I’ve taken off my bra. By 7 PM, I’ve lost all motivation to leave the house. The bra is off and I’ve slipped into sweatpants. What’s the point of exercising now? I’d have to shower again. It’s a whole thing.
- I cannot exercise on Monday because it’s the start of the week. I have go grocery shopping, drop off laundry, pay bills, vacuum, check Facebook, read email and start dinner.
- I cannot exercise before 8:30 AM. I need to eat breakfast each morning to keep up my strength and then I need to digest my meal. Most experts agree that you should eat one hour before your workout. That would mean I would have to get up before 7:30 AM. Not’s going to happen.
- I cannot exercise in June, July and August because the gym does not turn on the air conditioning and it gets hot like Birham Yoga.
- I cannot exercise on Friday. It’s the start of the weekend. Inevitably, I may need to go shopping for accessories and footwear in order to get ready for date night. No time to go to the gym and shower. It would mess up my hair. Don’t be crazy.
- I cannot exercise between 11 AM – 1 PM. Once again, if you need to wait one hour after you eat and I eat lunch at noon, do the math.
- I cannot exercise between 3:00-4:00 PM. Ellen DeGeneres is on TV. It’s my veg out and laugh hour. She’s too hilarious to miss.
- I cannot exercise on Saturday because I’m too bloated from eating Mexican food in Friday night, especially chips and salsa. That plus a couple of frozen margaritas. My time would be better spent taking a nap.
- I cannot exercise on Sunday because I need to sleep in after staying all night binge watching Grey’s Anatomy.
- I cannot exercise between 1:00-3:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays because that’s when all the diehards rub it in and show off their skills at the gym.
- I cannot exercise at the gym when it is raining because it gets really crowded and then I cannot find a parking space. I don’t like people staring at me.
- I cannot exercise in November because it’s too close to Christmas. It won’t make a difference.
- I cannot exercise if all my socks and sports bras are in the wash.
- I cannot exercise because I hate to exercise. There, I said it. Exercise sucks. I sweat too much and it messes up my hair and make-up. If I exercise, I’ll have to buy new clothes for my fitter figure and then start eating healthy.
I would rather do anything than exercise. Who needs all that pressure?
More reasons why people don’t exercise
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Do you hate to exercise? Tell me why.
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This was really funny! is laughing exercise? ?
Yes, laughing burns 1,000 (?) calories a day. Can’t get that much exercise any other way.
Loved this! Hilarious! Yep, with ya 100%. Here’s my no. 15 – unfavorable horoscope. If my horoscope is a downer, why risk a gym catastrophe? Best to stay home with hot tea and the ladies of The View. Just sayin’
I can’t use kids at home as my fall-back excuse any longer.
What was it a comedienne once said? I’d do anything to have a figure like hers. Except diet and exercise.
Your list is on point. Leaving the house after 7pm and your bra is off, check. Exercising before 11am- uh-uh. I’m having my coffee, and watching World’s Dumbest.
But, I have to confess; I’ve always been an exerciser. I’ve never been much of a gym goer, though. Having a gym membership is like having a standing appointment with an annoying friend, who will nag you every day if you don’t show up for a visit. So, I swim, hike, bike, dance, walk, jog, whatever. It’s the only legal, healthy way to get high.
I think I have a block of time 4-4:15pm. Ha!
Hysterical list!!! I can’t get away with most of those anymore – ‘ cause I’m single-again, empty-nested, and job-less. So, yes, I’m back at the gym!
I am a new empty nester but still need these excuses.But seriously, I’m trying yoga and love it.
A few more excuses:
I can’t exercise because I’m unbalanced. Oops. I can’t exercise because I’d probably lose the little bits of balance I have left.
I can’t exercise because I’m tired.
I can’t exercise because I’m allergic to sweat.
I can’t exercise because I’d break a life-long tradition.
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I can’t exercise because it means I would have to move! So many excuses, not enough time. At least we have writing to fall back on.
Yes, yes, and yes to every item on your list. I’ve always hated exercise, yet still keep hoping to find that ONE thing that I’ll enjoy. Considered doing the Color Run last year. Didn’t even make it around the block on my first day of training. Found a great T-shirt I need to buy: “Training for a Marathon (on Netflix).”
Love that t-shirt. You have a great sense of humor.
I seriously need that T-shirt! And thanks for the compliment. That’s what attracted me to your blog — YOUR great sense of humor and funny stories! Keep ’em coming.