Some of the things I've heard are "I'll start up when i'm in shape" (don't get me started. You'll get in shape when you're in shape?), "I'll start on Monday", etc.
Look, I've been there. I can't tell you how many times I've said "Ok, I'll start my workout schedule on Monday", or "I'll be eating better come Monday". Why wait? Do it today.
When you put off a workout or the start of clean eating, what generally happens is that something comes up. We're all busy. Have jobs, kids, etc. When you don't make it a priority and get after it today, it makes it much easier to duck your workout by saying "Oh I'm not feeling quite right", or "I'm going to my kids practice today so I don't have time to workout".
You MUST schedule your workouts ahead of time and get them done. They MUST be as important to you as your job, your family time, etc. I'm not saying to go late to work, or miss time with your family, but schedule it ahead of time so you can do everything. Maybe you don't need to watch American Idol this week. Will that kill you? No. Will not working out and eating like crap kill you? Yes, eventually.
Let's discuss some of the benefits I've had in the last year or two due to me getting in shape.
First, this is what I used to look like:
I made the conscious decision to stop eating fast food everyday, make my portions smaller, and eat six times a day. I'm down about 60 pounds and feeling as good as I ever had.
Here's all the positives I get from being smaller:
I'm able to hold my son, Derek, and play with him at his rate for hours on end (I used to be fatigued after 5 minutes and would have to pass him off to Andrea)
I don't break folding chairs when I sit in them anymore
I don't fall down as often as I did before (much better balance)
I recover from small injuries much faster
I get to wear more flattering clothes that I never could have worn before
I'm able to compete in all sorts of races, 5k's, half marathons, triathlons, etc.
I sleep better
I'm depressed far less
Sex is MUCH better (trust me, people. Being healthy and having sex sure beats being heavy and trying to do it :) )
I have gotten a much more diverse pallet when it comes to food. I eat a ton of new foods than I ever tried before.
These are just some of the great things that have changed in my life.
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These would never have happened if I kept pushing things off until tomorrow.
So the question is... Why are you waiting?