The road to weight loss is fraught with excuses. Even before a person has gotten there, fat loss excuses have already blocked the way. Sometimes, these excuses stem from misinformation from those who have failed in their quest to regain their slimmer figures. Knowing that these excuses are simply that-- excuses-- should make anyone seeking to win over the battle of the bulge understand that overcoming them is possible. All it takes is the right knowledge and enough motivation.

Fat Loss Excuse 1: I'm too busy to exercise.

Busy is only a state of mind. Sure, life is hectic. There will always be work and family demands made of our time. And until the kids get out of the house or until we retire, we will always be running after the clock. However, effective self-management is the answer to this excuse. There will always be 24 hours in a day and if we learn to divide these into manageable chunks, there will surely be a time for everything. Putting an exercise regimen early in the day will almost always guarantee adherence. It will also set the mood for the rest of the day. Those who exercise early in the morning before doing any other activity are seen to be more productive and more able to handle the stresses that a particular day offers. However, if you find it difficult to wake up early in the morning, then exercising after work late in the afternoons or early evenings, is also possible. Remember that the key is to set a regular schedule for your regimen. It doesn't matter if you do it early in the morning, midday or late in the afternoon.

Fat Loss Excuse 2: I can't afford a gym membership and/or a trainer.

You don't need a gym or a trainer to lose the fat. You can simply walk for 30 minutes everyday and you're on your way towards losing the excess weight. You can buy exercise videos and do your weight loss regimen right in the comfort of your very own home. You can go to a local pool and swim there. You can do bodyweight exercises at home. You can dance to your heart's content. You can run or jog at the beach if you live near one. Seriously, all these methods of losing weight won't cost you a cent. All you need to invest in is a good pair of shoes, comfortable apparel and a little music to take along, and you're good to go.

Fat Loss Excuse 3: If I stop, I'll gain all the weight back.

Then don't. Seriously, once you experience the benefits of exercise to your health and wellbeing, you won't be worried about gaining all the weight back since you will make this a lifetime habit. If you do happen to stop for some time for whatever reason but still maintain healthy eating habits, you won't balloon up right away, as misinformed misfits would like to have your believe.

Take note that losing weight takes commitment. And too often taking the first step is the hardest. Getting these excuses out of the way is crucial if you want to engage successfully in any weight loss program. Always keep in mind that your health is far more important than any excuse you can ever make.