Most people who fail at anything are all united by one universal thread; they all seem to have a nice REASON for their lack of accomplishment. These chronic excuse makers are also infamous for wanting to explain exactly why they failed to every person who will pay attention. How annoying!

Using clever excuses to explain a lack of achievement is nothing new; folks have been doing it since the beginning of time. But remember, regardless of how rational your reason for failing may be, at the end of the day, reasons are just excuses.

And excuse makers suck.

Here are 20 classic excuses that won't work this year.

1. If only I could afford it

2. If only I hard more time

3. If only I could stick with it

4. If only I could eat healthier

5. If only I wasn't hungry all the time

6. If only I didn't have kids

7. If only I knew how to do it

8. If only I were younger

9. If only I had somebody to help me

10.If only the economy was better

11.If only I had been given a shot

12.If only I had better genetics

13.If only I didn't have so much weight to lose

14.If only I didn't have to try so hard

15.If only I hadn't failed in the past

16.If only I could just catch a break

17.If only I had more confidence

18.If only I were luckier

19.If only I could just get started

20.If only I had a workout partner

Most, if not all of these excuses are pretty justifiable, but when it comes down to it only losers complain and make excuses. Winners just get it done. The lame excuses you made last year just won't work anymore, and in fact, your friends and family are probably sick of hearing them.

....But...If you came up short last year and found yourself saying "If Only" there is still hope.

Its a brand new year. You hold a new opportunity to reach that old goal. You have a fresh start.

Take a few minutes and write down a list of the classic excuses you consistently tell yourself. Then burn it or toss it in the trash. Remember, reasons are just excuses. You don't need them in your life this year. Think of an excuse as a cancer to your goals.

This year, use up less time thinking up clever excuses and more time working hard trying to reach your goals. Whether your goals are six pack abs, or just improving your physical condition...The more dedication, focus, and effort you apply to reaching your goals this year, the more successful you'll become.

The best day to procrastinate is always tomorrow.