36 Totally valid excuses to NOT exercise.

(image found via Pinterest. Originally from The Good Old Days TV Show.)

London winter is upon us. It is getting colder and darker by the second and I do not approve. Hit me with some snow and I might overlook it - but for right now - it is just cold and dark and getting harder and harder to make the effort to exercise when sitting on the couch seems like a way more cozy option. For all those living in colder (darker) parts of the world right now - I thought I would help you out by providing you with:

A list of perfectly valid excuses NOT to exercise.
(Use them whenever you feel is necessary)

1. It's too cold.
2. It's too hot.
3. I've already eaten a pie, a pizza and a bag of chips - there is no point.
4. I've only eaten celery today - I don't need to.
5. I can't find my sports bra.
6. It was feminist-day yesterday - I burnt my sports bra.
7. I don't have a sports bra.
8. My gym clothes are in the wash.
9. I need to wash my gym clothes.
10. My lover likes me "chunky"
11. I like me "chunky"
12. I'll just get a tan.
13. I'm a bit "busy" with something.
14. People should love me for my personality.
15. I need to do this other thing.
16. I need to do another other thing.
17. I'll just do a series of rapid eye-blinking - am sure there are calories to be burned in that.
18. I'm inventing my own new exercise - finger snapping.
19. Laughing is basically the same as exercising.
20. Shivering is EXACTLY the same as exercising.
21. I've been neglecting the couch lately - must make ammends.
22. I don't want to get too skinny.
23. I can't leave the house now it's too dark - I will definitely die.
24. I might sprain a muscle.
25. i cut my fingernail too close to my pinky - it's very sore.
26. I must listen to my body - it's very sore.
27. I'll just do some light stretching.
28. I'll start on Monday.
29. Oh! I forgot Monday is my "rest day"
30. I need a rest day.
31. I'll eat ONLY PROTEINS tomorrow.
32. I don't want to over-endorphin myself.
33. I forgot I already have other plans.
34. I don't have enough fuel for this workout - I might feel faint.
35. Oh no, i just painted my nails.
36. I've already showered today.
    

Also - you guys... I love you guys on twitter - y'all are such fun! Come join the party! @indieBerries

Evening Running in London winter is like Mining. Nobody wants to do it and you basically need a headlamp.
— Ché Dyer (@indieBerries) November 14, 2013

if it's FREEZING cold outside, and you're going for a run - do you think that just stepping-out-the-door counts as a bonus 3km? discuss.
— Ché Dyer (@indieBerries) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries what if you watched like 3 Hours of standup comedy and laughed the whole time?
— I am Mimi (@miriamthurgood) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries definitely yes.
— Midnight Rambler (@Sarahlibros) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries I think if you step out the door, jog on the spot for two seconds, that counts as a bonus 6km!
— Emma (@Avas_Writer) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries and 50 sit-ups...
— Elana Pellissier (@lana119) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries I'm sure you've been running through Warren's mind all day any way! :P but yes! Shivering at the door jamb is 3k's for sure!
— Sidhika Sooklal (@MissSeed) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries full body workout! Even my neck hurts after laughing.
— I am Mimi (@miriamthurgood) November 13, 2013

@indieBerries Hhmmmm Yes I concur with all of the above! Shiver outside for long enough and you'll be a size smaller in no time!
— Gaelyn Cokayne ‏ (@anewweigh) November 13, 2013

PS y'all - you should all TOTALLY exercise. It's good for you and such.

(And when you find the motivation - come over to my house - I will talk you out of it pretty quickly. Wine?)

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