I don't have time to work out!

I don't have time to work out!
I'm an independent Beachbody Coach and that is an excuse I hear quite often from people who tell me they want to get fit! I'm embarrassed to say...I've used it too in my past! I was quite ordinary! In fact when I was living in Washington DC, I was married but no children. I did work full time in a career with Capitol EMI Music. Sure I was busy but a lot of people are and yet they find time for their fitness. But in retrospect what I was lacking was not time but commitment! I now work full time (still in the entertainment industry), I am married with 4 kids and a dog, one of my kids has special needs that require a lot more attention than my other children. My son is still playing soccer, baseball and hockey so there is the expectation that support his endeavors. My Hubby plays baseball and I try and show him support too by catching a game when we can! I have a busy social life and I have this little side fitness business. So surely I could now really use the excuse "I'm too busy to work out!" Yet I work out 5-7 days per week, every week! What changed for me? My commitment! Once I fully committed I had results, once I had results I wasn't willing to give up on them and the benefits of being fit and healthy! And those benefits are constant from reduced stress to fewer illnesses to lower insurance premiums! But anyone can find a reason and make it sound reasonable not to do something. Find the strength in your character to find a reason to accomplish what you think you can't and that's when you begin to become extraordinary!

Here's my top 10 reasons I make it happen!

1. Being healthy helps me manage the stress of my work and family needs!

2. I now have the endurance to keep up with my kids!

3. My immune system is supersonic!

4. My skin tone and complexion have improved!

5. I'm not embarrassed to be seen in a swim suit!

6. My insurance premiums dropped!

7. I can wear more stylish clothes!

8. Working out gives me energy!

9. My digestive health has improved!

10. According to friends I look 10 years younger than I am!

All of that gives me great confidence but now I'm sure peeps are wondering how I've managed to stay committed!

1. I gave up the notion that there was a magic pill or a cleanse or anything else that would help me lose weight and embraced a lifestyle change that included fitness and eating healthy!

2. I get up at 5 AM and get my workouts in! Get it done in the AM and there will be less of a chance that life will interfere with your workout time!

3. I schedule my workouts! Schedule your workout time and treat it like any other important appointment! Would you dream of blowing off a work commitment?

4. I belong to a couple of weight loss and fitness teams. It helps to share motivational tips with others. Sometimes I'm inspired by what others are doing!

5. Variety is the spice of life! Change up your workouts. If you do the same old routine your body adapts which means no more results and how boring is it to the do the same thing everyday!

6. I challenge myself! I'm always super charged up when I accomplish something I couldn't do before. Whether it's a heavier weight or yoga pose I couldn't quite get! It's empowering to overcome your challenges!

7. It's a family affair! I have included them in the lifestyle change! We all eat better and get more exercise!

8. Think of food as fuel rather than just a tool to sooth your emotions!

9. I eat clean! I eat primarily an organic diet! More fish, a small amount of free range meats but more vegetable based meals than ever before. I bought a few cook books and always try new recipes!

10. I find other ways to deal with my emotional ups and downs rather than focusing on food; I may exercise or read an inspiring article in one of my fitness magazines!

I could go on about ways I stay motivated but these were the first 10 that came to mind! I'm sure I'll be writing on many other related topics in the future!