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I coughed so I must be getting sick and should rest.
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It’s too cold out.
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It’s too warm out.
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It’s too _____ out.
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The dogs will give me a guilt trip for not playing with them.
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I don’t have any clean workout clothes.
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I just did laundry and I don’t want to dirty anything right away.
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Did I hear donuts calling my name?
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I don’ wanna (said in my best, whiny, toddler voice)
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My horoscope said that it might be dangerous to lift anything heavy today.
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But there’s a marathon of Law and Order on TV! I’m sure that’ll never happen again!
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My blog isn’t going to write itself.
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I’ve just gained the trust of my bed and hate to endanger that trust by leaving.
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The sun will make me squint too much and give me wrinkles.
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Right after I clear the next few levels of Candy Crush….
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It’s such a good hair day that I hate to ruin it by sweating.
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It just seems like so much…. work.
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There’s no one else home and I’m afraid that I might accidentally get pinned down by a barbell.
- My chakras would revolt.
- I’m trying to conserve energy in the event of a zombie attack.
- I’ve got a very important appointment with my couch that I must keep.
- Girl Scout cookies are in season again and I’d hate to be rude and not answer the door when they come calling.
- I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!
- I need to immediately start working on my new year’s resolution to get more sleep.
- I’m testing out the theory that a watched pot never boils.
Of course, for every 25 reasons for not working out, there’s always one good one in support of getting your sweat on: that feeling of accomplishment and badass-ness you get from taking on the world and coming out victorious. And that trumps those 25 excuses any day.
What’s your favorite perfectly acceptable reason for not working out?
I love this list, Laura! I can especially relate to this one today: “My blog isn’t going to write itself.” The predicament of a writer: waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time seated at a computer, yes? Okay, now I’m motivated to move. Thank you.
Hahaha, number 17 is my most-preferred method of avoidance for working out! The doggie guilt trip is a heavy second.
Brilliant! I’m particularly partial to #22. The excuses tend to win out in my case, so I can definitely use some of your “badass-ness” to motivate me. Help!