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Walking Excuse Busters

Excuse: I'm Tired

By , About.com Guide

Updated August 22, 2006

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You drag yourself out of bed, or make it home from work or errands. It's time for your walk but you are tired.

Bust it:
• Don't sit down, don't lie down, don't dally over a cup of coffee.
• Don't let yourself know that you are actually going to walk. Don't think about it as you tie on your shoes and head out the door. Shhhh - quiet, don't wake up your tired brain. Once you are walking, it is amazing how the fatigue goes away.
• Drink more water - often fatigue is a sign of dehydration, or lack of water makes it even worse.
• If the fatigue isn't gone or is worse after 15 minutes, you may be coming down with a cold or may be overtraining. Finish your walk, drink lots of water and take care of yourself. If you haven't had a rest day, take a rest day tomorrow.
Symptoms of Overtraining

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Can't Get Out the Door
I'm Too Fat
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