Growing up, my buddies and I enjoyed telling each other this story. Imagine you're on a World War II sub and the commander of the vessel addresses you over the intercom:
"Now hear this. Now hear this. This is the captain speaking. That is all."
We thought that was so funny. The point of the joke I imagine was something like, "You don't need the captain to tell you what to do. Just do it!"
Let's get real. So many people are trying to find their mojo to get off the couch and run or walk or bike or whatever. I get so sick of hearing myself and other people constantly making excuses about why they're not doing what they're supposed to be doing, the things they actually want to do. Sheesh. Stop being such a crybaby. Just ditch the excuses and go out and do it.
Listen, if you're healthy, you get to do this.
Be grateful you can get out there and stop your griping. If you don't feel like it, you will feel more awesome than usual when you get it done!
After my workout at the gym, I even got in another 7 miles at the High Bridge Trail.
And without even thinking about it or planning it, I had achieved my weekly goal of 17,000 steps a day.
That is all I have to say. The point of this is that the only person stopping you from becoming active is YOU. Some people would kill to go just one mile in your shoes. So adjust your attitude!