No Excuses

NO EXCUSES

If I had a $1 for every excuse I have heard for not fitting in exercise, we literally could have our million dollar gym built by now! So many excuses, just confirming, that health is not a top priority in many people's lives.

I want to share with you something that touched my heart and inspired me this week and I hope it will you as well.

On my Quest 12 team, we have 4 that are all related to each other. Gloria Field is the Mom/Aunt of the other two. She had told me before the Quest started that her mother was dying of cancer and living out her last days in her home. She wasn't sure how much longer she would live, but wanted me to know that they still wanted to be on the Quest and stay committed. Our Quest began this past Monday and that is when her precious mother went home to be with the Lord. Our weekly meetings are scheduled for Tuesday evenings and so I quickly offered to reschedule due to the situation. They didn't want us to reschedule and they all showed up. Again, was so in awe at their determination during such a difficult time.

Thursday morning was the funeral. We had extra credit for attending classes that day, but of course, totally understood that they could not make it due to the funeral. They showed up to class. When I saw them walk in, clearly tired and worn out from all that had happened this week, I teared up and just kept thinking what an amazing example this family is being.

They have seen first hand what can happen when you don't make health a priority. They have taken a stand and committed to get into shape and to not let their lives be cut short. They are determined to not take their children down, but to be examples and give them a healthier life.

What is the definition of excuse?

An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment.

"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit.

When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results."

Next time you have an excuse for not going to your workout, think of this family and make no excuses.