Excusology

Excusology (n.): The study of the reasons or explanations put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense.

1. Too Cold Outside - It is actually 6 degrees outside as I write this blog from the comfort of my own home, which is why it is making #1 on the list. I don't think this is actually the number one excuse people make. As my high school coach would say: "don't matta". While I won't be going out for run in these temps tonight (I'll save my lungs, thank you very much!), I also won't be succumbing to excuse #1. Instead I will crank up my iPod and dance like no one is watching (and hope that no one actually is, because otherwise I have a bigger problem on my hands!).

Did you know that you can actually lose weight and gain fitness without a gym membership? I've worked in the field long enough to understand the benefits of a gym membership, but in my situation right now, it aint happenin'. And frankly, I'm tired of using that as an excuse as well.

This is my plan for tonight's workout (PS - having a plan is a surefire way to achieve success).

20 minutes of dancing to my iPod

2 sets of the following circuit:
30-sec plank
10 standard push-ups
30 mtn climbers
20 reverse lunges - right leg
20 reverse lunges - left leg
20 kettle bell ab twists
15 1-arm row - right arm
15 1-arm row - left arm

15 mins yoga stretching.

And suddenly, the temperature outside don't matta.

Conclusion
As it turns out, I was being watched. Kitty cat does not like the sight of human being "dancing". Oh well. I don't like the smell of her litter box. We're even. I'm writing this conclusion the next evening and I must admit that I am actually very sore today. At the end of the workout, I felt like I didn't do enough. I ended up dancing for closer to 30 minutes and did all the strength workout with bare feet (too lazy to put on shoes maybe?). Today I'm feeling it.. my lats are sore, my abs are very sore, and I was told by a couple of co-workers that I'm walking stiff.. further proof that you do not need a gym membership to get in a good workout!

Go me. Today it's actually been snowing like a banshee out there. Perhaps 'it's snowing' is excuse #2 - but I also had a meeting this morning with a gym owner and it went so well that maybe I will have a platform for my life-changing efforts after all.

Even though I am sore, tired, and won't get home from work till after 11 pm, I will NOT be skipping my workout. I will be doing 30 minutes of yoga before I go to bed. Movement is movement and I cannot tell you how beneficial even the slightest moves are for your longevity, overall health & wellness.

So tell me, what did you do today to move around?