Enthusiasm is great, but it will only get you to the gym. First of all, let's establish why we are starting a fitness regimen. Although there are many factors that determine feelings of self worth, without a doubt, looking good is synonymous with feeling good. This psychosocial phenomenon may seem primal and antiquated but it is however, real. There are four basic excuses I come across that can sabotage an intent to get fit.
Time is budgeted by priority.
We find time to perform tasks that we see a consequence of not performing. People find time to shower, brush their teeth, blow dry their hair and put on their make-up because the consequence of avoiding these daily activities outweighs the convenience of not doing them. Out of 168 hours in a week, I find it hard to believe someone cannot budget 3 hours to his or her health. If you are walking into a gym with this attitude you will have no problem finding a reason that good health is not for you. These people can usually be spotted by their skepticism regarding the contract that the gym requires for membership.