Do you make excuses about exercise? I do. I’m still trying to get consistent. When I work out, I feel great — yet the next day, I find myself making excuses. Here are my top ten — can you add any?

1. I’m too busy. I’ve got a meeting, a deadline, an appointment, can’t squeeze it in.
2. It’s raining. When it stops, I’ll go.
3. It’s too hot. When it cools off, I’ll go take a walk.
4. I’ve already taken my shower today — better wait and exercise tomorrow.
5. I’m running late, and the step class already started. Oh well. I’ll be on time tomorrow.
6. I’m not in the mood. I’m sure I’ll be in the mood tomorrow.
7. I’m having a stressful day. I won’t be as stressed-out tomorrow. Then I can exercise.
8. My (fill in the blank) hurts. I better take it easy today, so I won’t overdo it.
9. I hate working out alone. I need someone to work out with me.
10. I got winded walking to the mailbox — doesn’t that count for exercise?

Do any of these sound familiar? My #1 excuse is that I’m too busy. Yet when I work out, I have more energy and can accomplish more in less time. How about you? What’s your biggest excuse?

Note: I found this list archived on Blisstree. I wrote this in 2006, when I was the “Lively Women” blogger for b5 media.