Maybe you could use a pep talk about doing the bare minimum. That's right. It's a lot better to do something rather than take an "all-or-nothing" approach to exercise.
My clients say that I'm an incurable optimist because no matter what bad news they give me, I'm usually able to point out something great that they're doing. That's because your body will reward you for any improvement, not just perfection.
It's too easy to take on an attitude of "I'd only get in one workout this week, so what's the point?" or "I only have 15 minutes to exercise. What can I honestly get done in that time?" Try not to think this way. I've surprised many a tardy client when I gave them a killer workout in the 15 minutes left of their appointment time. The trick is to take what you've got and make the most of it. Use your time wisely, work hard, and forgive yourself for any slacking you've done. Just move on and do a little bit more each week. Remember that your body will reward you for trying.
Right now I'm writing a book about doing the bare minimum. Basically, it's a weight loss guide for those of you who only have 15 minutes per day, or who just can't get motivated to do more than that. It's about working smart and not necessarily long. The trick is to spend those few minutes working your muscles to their limits. If you're not in great shape, those limits might be easy to reach. If you're in good shape from years of strength training, well- you'll be working pretty hard.
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