The New Year has begun, and everyone on the planet has made their customary New Years Resolutions. Every year, on New Year’s Day, millions of people make a resolution to lose weight and get in shape. In fact, surveys show that this is the number 1 resolution in the entire world. It is also the fastest resolution to get broken. Many don’t get past the first week. Most don’t get past February.

If you have ever found yourself mumbling or thinking this to yourself, you’re not alone. This is the main reason that most people quit on their journey to get a lean and fit physique. A lack of results can throw an icy cold towel on even the most enthusiastic spirit. Yet, there are 3 important questions that you need to ask yourself before throwing in the cold, wet towel.

Well, you are in good company. The majority of people don’t really like exercise because it often means panting, sweating, pain, etc. They equate exercise with torture that they need to endure just to stay healthy.

Everybody is excited when they first start exercising. That’s why New Year resolutions are so exciting. It's something new, monotony has not set in, we are anticipiating amazing results. However, as time goes by and the initial excitement wanes, the toll of maintaining the effort starts to wear on most people.

You’re absolutely right. It is a long and tiring journey. The question you should be asking yourself is, “Why did I think it was going to be fast and easy?” To be fair, this is not your fault. If you look at any fitness magazine, weight loss advertisement or even articles on Facebook, you’ll see titles such as, “Get a Beach Body in 2 Weeks Flat!” or “Drop 12 pounds in 2 Weeks with FatsBeGone Pills”.

Guess what? You’re not alone. Every year millions of people make the resolution to lose weight and get the body they have always dreamed of. After a month or two, they quit. The following year, they start all over again with the same resolution and they quit again. This vicious cycle never ends.

Almost all articles and fitness books will tell you that this is the most common excuse given by people who don’t exercise. This article will beg to differ.

If you ever wonder why some people have it so easy, stop yourself. This mindset needs to change and it needs to change ASAP. There is no doubt that some people have it easier. They have a higher metabolic rate and are less prone to getting fat. That’s just the way things are. Everyone in your family may be overweight and you gain weight easily. Maybe that’s the hand you are dealt with but your genes do not hold you back.