7 Ways To Fall Off The Exercise Wagon

We’re approaching the time of year where, despite our best efforts, schedules and obligations start to crowd out common sense. There are shorter days with less sunlight. Once 5 p.m. comes around, we take the sun’s retreat to heart and feel like curling up and calling it a night.

There’s Thanksgiving planning and cooking, cleaning out closets (who ever said it had to just happen in the Spring?) holiday shopping (if you like to stay ahead) and general busy-ness.

All that adds up to neglecting certain matters. Like exercise. Unfortunately there’s a price to pay when you deep-six your exercise routine: You feel guilty, frustrated and more sluggish than ever. But something, you say, has got to give.

If you’re resisting the pull to join the masses on their exercise exodus, I’ve made it easy for you by telling you the tried and true ways to ditch the habit. After all, why not join the other 67 percent of people with gym memberships that never use them?

1. Don’t lay out clothes the night before.

If you wake up and see your leggings, socks, running shoes and outfit waiting for you, you might find it too easy to get dressed and go. Get rid of all visual cues, including your gym bag and water bottle.

2. Don’t make promises.

Committing to a workout with a friend, signing up for a class or booking a personal trainer all makes you accountable and less likely to cancel. Dump the threat of peer pressure and remain a loner you won’t run the risk of disappointing anyone (but yourself)....Read More....