Yes, But . . . by Stephanie Nickel

If only coming up with excuses counted as a healthy choice.

Yes, I’ll exercise . . .

But it will have to wait until tomorrow.

Yes, I’ll make home-cooked meals from scratch . . .

But it will have to wait until I have more time to plan ahead—and the inclination to do so.

Yes, I will go for a walk in the evening . . .

But it’s too cold . . . too hot . . . too dark . . .

Yes, I’ll get to the gym . . .

But the monthly fee is too steep.

Yes, I know I should eat more fruit and vegetables . . .

But it takes additional prep time I just don’t want to spend in the kitchen.

Yes, my family needs to get more active . . .

But we’re all so busy.

Yes, I want to have lots of ambition to walk and hike on our vacation . . .

But I don’t have time to get active before then.

Yes, I have my exercise plan in place . . .

But I don’t have the ambition to get started.

Yes, I should drink fewer high calorie cappuccinos and lattes . . .

But they warm me up in the winter. Wait! It’s spring and the temperature is in the double digits.

Yes, I do like the way I feel physically and mentally when I eat well . . .

But old habits die hard.

Yes, I know physical activity improves my mood . . .

But I’m feeling too blah to get started.

Yes, I have shelves full of health and fitness books . . .

But I have so many other books to read.

These are some of my excuses. I think it’s time for a change. How about you? Are you ready to put your excuses aside and begin to form healthy habits?

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Steph Beth Nickel is an author, a freelance editor and writer, a labour doula, and a former personal trainer. She’d love to connect with you on Facebook or Twitter, on her website or blog.