10 Piss Poor Excuses
There is this song by Nickel Creek called "Reasons Why" that I've always really liked. There is a line in it that says "Others have excuses. I have my reasons why." I think subconsciously that has been my mantra. Anytime I'd use an excuse I would tell myself it was really just a reason why. Semantics, I know, but I think it is important to mention because I have finally identified this about myself and it really is something I should aim to change.
I think the difference in a reason and an excuse is important too. The dictionary suggests there really isn't a difference as it states the definition of excuse is a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense. My offense is usually not exercising or eating something I know I really shouldn't. My reasons are usually stupid and I think that is the difference between an excuse and a reason. A reason is legitimate. An excuse is pretending the reason you're citing is legitimate. Now, I also really need to mention that I am kind of neurotic. When I say I don't go to the gym anymore because I can't stand to shower in the public shower room, I mean it. It is a non-negotiable for me. To me, however stupid, that is a legitimate reason. I tried doing it for about a year. Each day it would be a source of anxiety and make me not want to work out but I pushed through thinking I'd just get used to it. After about a year I did not get used to it and I finally had to make the decision that it wasn't good for me or my plan. Mark my words! If Anytime Fitness opened a location in Skowhegan, I would purchase a 15 year membership the day they opened and I would go faithfully, especially in the winter. The other piece of my shower phobia that makes it a reason and not an excuse is that I didn't give up exercising just because I don't go to the gym. It is a lot harder to get a good workout in when you don't have equipment, awesome classes that play in a room that you usually have all to yourself, and a cool supportive staff that keeps you excited to feel like you're part of the club. I really loved my gym and it really feels like a breakup even now. Of all the ones I talk about all the time, that is the only one that I'm maintaining really is a reason why.
Tonight I am going to purge my favorite excuses and that will be the end of them!
1. I'm too tired
2. It's shark wee
3. I'm stressed out
4. I'm sick
5. It's snowing
6. It's too nice out (I'm really thinking ahead to summer in a big way...)
7. I've done really good lately... today... {insert convenient time here}
8. I got home too late
9. I'll make it up in consuming less calories
10. Meh f$%& it. I need to be pampered
Sadly I am sure there are more to come. When I come up with a new one, I'll add it to the list instead of succumbing to it.
<3Katie
184.4lbs!!!!!!!!!
Day 266
I think the difference in a reason and an excuse is important too. The dictionary suggests there really isn't a difference as it states the definition of excuse is a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense. My offense is usually not exercising or eating something I know I really shouldn't. My reasons are usually stupid and I think that is the difference between an excuse and a reason. A reason is legitimate. An excuse is pretending the reason you're citing is legitimate. Now, I also really need to mention that I am kind of neurotic. When I say I don't go to the gym anymore because I can't stand to shower in the public shower room, I mean it. It is a non-negotiable for me. To me, however stupid, that is a legitimate reason. I tried doing it for about a year. Each day it would be a source of anxiety and make me not want to work out but I pushed through thinking I'd just get used to it. After about a year I did not get used to it and I finally had to make the decision that it wasn't good for me or my plan. Mark my words! If Anytime Fitness opened a location in Skowhegan, I would purchase a 15 year membership the day they opened and I would go faithfully, especially in the winter. The other piece of my shower phobia that makes it a reason and not an excuse is that I didn't give up exercising just because I don't go to the gym. It is a lot harder to get a good workout in when you don't have equipment, awesome classes that play in a room that you usually have all to yourself, and a cool supportive staff that keeps you excited to feel like you're part of the club. I really loved my gym and it really feels like a breakup even now. Of all the ones I talk about all the time, that is the only one that I'm maintaining really is a reason why.
1. I'm too tired
2. It's shark wee
3. I'm stressed out
4. I'm sick
5. It's snowing
6. It's too nice out (I'm really thinking ahead to summer in a big way...)
7. I've done really good lately... today... {insert convenient time here}
8. I got home too late
9. I'll make it up in consuming less calories
10. Meh f$%& it. I need to be pampered
Sadly I am sure there are more to come. When I come up with a new one, I'll add it to the list instead of succumbing to it.
<3Katie
184.4lbs!!!!!!!!!
Day 266
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