Ok, it’s time for some fun. You simply will NOT believe what I’m about to tell you.

Seriously.

nullI used to train a very wealthy guy in Tampa in his home. His wife was a very successful business owner herself. And since she worked from home I saw her when I was there.

From time to time I would ask her when she was going to start training with me. And while she’d always come up with some sort of excuse, well, she had one that will blow your mind.

One day she actually initiated the conversation with me. She started by telling me that she’d quit smoking a couple months ago and it had caused her to gain forty pounds.

Ok, so the 40 pounds part stinks, but the stopping smoking part is great.

Here’s where it gets nuts…

Instead of telling me she’s so happy with herself for quitting and she’s ready to start working out to get the weight off she drops the bomb.

“Jim, here’s my plan. I’m going to start smoking again to get rid of this weight and THEN I’m going to start working out with you to tone up.”

No, I’m not kidding. And no, there was no talking her out of this.

Long story short she never did start training with me. And to be honest, I’m not sure how that “plan” of hers worked out. But I have a good idea.

Insane, right? Told ya.

So, what’s the craziest excuse you’ve heard from someone why they don’t exercise? Can you beat the above? If so, I’d really like to see it!

Yours in prosperity,

Jim Labadie

Jim Labadie is the CEO of Prograde Nutrition a nutritional products company created specifically for fitness professionals. He is also co-owner of Ultimate Business Systems which provides business coaching services and products to personal trainers. His newsletters, products and coaching continue to encourage personal trainers to leave the Meat Head image behind and be viewed as experts in a world that desperately needs their help. You can follow his every move on Twitter and friend him on Facebook.

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