Do it by myself, are you kidding me? (20/20)

It seems some people are really keen, really motivated, really ready to better their health and fitness and lifestyle BUT only when their friend/neighbour/partner/workmate/lover/ex lover/son/daughter/mum/dad/etc is ready to do it with them.

Why is that?

Why is it so hard to do stuff unless we have some one there to do it with us?

It doesn't make the exercise any less of a struggle.

They don't actually do the work for you.

Most times, they need as much of a kick in the butt as you do!

We know all this, yet we still set out with excellent goals of sticking to the exercise thing, because "we are going to push each other"!

And what happens if/when the inevitable happens and your new training partner doesn't want to go one day!

Well, that's obvious.....you just don't go either, right?

And the next day, same thing...

and the next day, and the next...

until you wake up one day and say, "rememember when we used to go to the gym, we should try that again one day"

And the vicious cycle continues.

The whole idea of being motivated and dedicated is doing stuff no matter how you feel.

or how the weather is,

or how the kids have been,

or how work was,

and especially if your "training partner" just isn't interested any more!

Some people tell me they enjoy their exercise time because it is THEIR time away from all the stressors and anxiety of the real world!

So why not try that?

See how you go, training by yourself. Because at the end of the day...

No one really cares about your looks/health/fitness/dress size/BMI/weight/etc except you!

Hope this helps.

Keep intensity high and excuses low

Matt Collins