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Monday, February 25, 2013

Top Excuses for not Working Out:

We all have our reasons for not working out. Some are legitimate. We're working late or nursing an injury, but often we're just talking ourselves out of exercising.
"We make excuses to reduce what's called cognitive dissonance," says Dan Kirschenbaum, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University Medical School. "If we are committed to exercise and yet don't do it, the excuse allows us to feel less dissonance, or discomfort."
That's not to say you're lazy. It's a normal response. Get into the habit of working out. When you do that, your brain flips a switch and develops a "healthy obsession," which makes you want to get moving. Until then, here's how to overcome your top gym deterrents (as revealed in a Health.com poll).
The excuse: I'm too pooped.
The reality: It's the number-one reason you blow off workouts. Know this, though: Studies have shown that regular physical activity can improve energy. If you don't believe it, commit to a week of exercise and see if you notice a difference.
The excuse: There aren't enough hours in the day.
The reality: You're busy, for sure. If you work 50 hours a week and sleep eight hours a night, that leaves 62 hours for other things. The American Heart Association says 75 minutes of vigorous exercise is all you need to squeeze in each week to improve your health. Of course, something is better than nothing.
The excuse: Exercise makes me eat more.
The reality: Actually, if you work out at a moderate-to-vigorous level (think a brisk walk), a shift in hormones may help suppress your appetite immediately post-workout. In a recent study, researchers at Brigham Young University showed images of food who had just finished a 45-minute morning workout. Their neural response to the food was less than it was on non-exercise days. The researchers also found that you do not eat more on the workout day to make up for calories burned. Eat a snack right after your workout. Aim for a 150- to 200-calorie mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. It'll keep you feeling full so you don't eat back all those calories you just burned off.

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