Help Me Understand Why People Won't Help Themselves!!

I am really trying to understand, I am. But how can most people still stay unmotivated when they know that regular execise is good for their health... and I mean all over health? I hear many people say "I just don't have time..." well that to me means you don't have time to be healthy. I know if you have arthritis you hurt, and the thought of walking a couple miles, or working out at a gym can really hurt. But you can work out in the water without hurting your joints, and eventually you'll feel so much better from your increased range of motion that you'll soon be able to go to the gym. I even say forget the gym, let's face it--it is expensive and very often intimidating (not so much anymore...you'll see all shapes and sizes working at gyms now), a good alternative is exercise DVDs. Go to the website collagevideo.com--it's awesome. you can actually see a clip of each DVD and even talk to people who have done the workouts. I love it and have about 110 DVDs...that I actually use very often in my pj's right our of bed everyday. Trust me I do not work for them.
Regular exercise is really not a big committment. At least 30minutes/day for 4-5 days a week. If you're just starting break the 30 min. up to 6-5min or 3-10 minute sessions. Hey and don't forget --THE BEST GYM IN EVERY BUILDING IS THE STAIRWAY!!!
I promise you, exercise will improve your health, and make you actually feel and be well. And it won't affect your kidney and liver like medications do, AND THE BEST PART IS THAT EXERCISE IS FREE!
Exercise will improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, circulation, arthritis, balance, insomnia, weight management, depression, memory, sex life, energy & mood. And I'll repeat- EXERCISE IS FREE!
Also, I cannot tell you how many people will diabetes, arthritis & other chronic conditions have either totally gotten off their medications or cut their dosages in half because of regular exercise.
So, I ask you again--help me understand why people choose not to exercise when it it so good for them?????

2012 in Review! Getting a Jump on the New Year and new me!

For me 2012 was frighfullly fast yet full of wonderful good news. In July I learned that my oldest daughter was pregnant with my first grandchild, a girl and we are (not very)patiently awaiting her arrival in about 4-5 weeks! Also, my youngest daughter will be getting married on May 7 in Jamaica--and that's less than 6 months away! So now I have even more incentive to get myself in shape (body, mond & spirit). Here's my commitment to myself:
* Joined Weight Watchers about 3 weeks ago to offset the holiday weight gain especially since I gained 3 lbs since Halloween already. Hopefully after next weigh-in those 3 lbs. are gone. Goal at least 10 lbs.
* More diligent about my workouts--really trying to cross train, use heavier weights & build endurance. BUT my right(natural) hip is hurting as the osteoarthritis advances so I'm cautious and of course must be careful with my replaced left hip- which is doing fabulously!
* Once the holidays are over I vow to drink less wine! (this will be the hardest).

In my professional life, I really want to get Good Sam @ Work out there. It's such a great program and I am so passionate about wellness and helping people realize that so much of they're help is in their own hands. Lastly, once I become a certified senior fitness specialist, I am finally going to get that exercise DVD done! I promise!