Keep Motivated - Read quotes!!

I'm a huge fan of quotes! I love them! Especially ones that inspire and motivate people. When I write any goals, whether they be personal goals, career goals, or fitness goals, I like to use quotes to keep me focused on what I need to do to reach my goals.

Funny enough, I received a aluminum water bottle from Lululemon, with some of the best quotes I've ever read printed on the bottle!! I bring it with me to the gym, and you wouldn't believe how helpful it is in getting me through my workouts.

So...I thought I'd share some of them with you:

- "Successful people replace the words 'wish', 'should', and 'try' with 'I WILL."
- "Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks."
- "Do it now, do it now, do it, NOW!" (I like this one when I'm about ready to quit on my last sets)
- "Stress is related to 99% of all illness." (BTW, this is scientifically proven!)
- "Jealousy works the opposite way you want it to." (Exercise for yourself, not to make others jealous)
- "The conscious brain can only hold one thought at a time. Choose a postive thought." (I love this one!!)
- "Drink fresh water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp." (Great health tip, and is key for anyone trying to burn fat!)
- "Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself." (Please like yourself enough to know that you deserve the healthiest you possible!)
- "Take various vitamins. You never know what small mineral can eliminate the bottleneck to everlasting health." (Another great health tip)
- "That which matters the most should never give to that which matters the least." (Something to REALLY think about.)
- "Do one thing a day that scares you." (I try...but it's definitely a tough one to do)
- "Sweat once a day to regenerate your skin." (How come my skin isn't flawless then?? LOL)
- " Write down your short and long term goals 4 times a year. Two personal, two business, and two health goals for the next 1, 5, and 10 years. Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer." (Soooo important!!! If you're not doing this....DO IT!! It works!)

This water bottle is awsome! Buy one if you can, and read one every time you take a sip of water. It's a great way to stay motivated, I'm telling you!

One quote that's been on my mind lately is one that I just thought of myself - or at least, I've never heard it before. Unless someone else claims it, I'm going take credit for it. Here it is:

"It's not enough to go through motions, you have to feel it, otherwise it's not worth it" - Ray O.

I think this can apply to EVERYTHING in life! Everything, such as, school, relationships, daily activities, and especially exercise! Pretty much, my philosophy behind the quote is that everything you do in life should be done with a purpose. Life is too short to do things that are not meaningful to you. A lot of times, you have to feel pain to feel better in the long run. In terms of exercise, it's not enough to go through the 'motions' of the exercise. You have to FEEL IT!! Feel your muscles moving, burning, fatiguing.....otherwise it's not worth it! What's the point??? You're wasting time. So make each rep, set, and exercise count. Each exercise should be done with a purpose! And for this blog, the purpose should be FAT LOSS! Is exercise sometimes painful? Do you get sore? ABSOLUTELY! BUT! I guarantee, you'll always feel better at the end of it. And your body will thank you in the long run=)

If any of you use my quote, quote me ok...and feel free to send me the royalty cheque too ;P

STAY MOTIVATED, STAY FOCUSED!!