Hi Everyone,
How is everything going, especially now that fall seems to be in the air? As you can see by the title of this post, I like to try to motivate others towards a healthier lifestyle. Heck, that's why I have this blog! Many of us have a favorite quote or quotes to help us navigate through life. Here are some that I'm hoping will help motivate people to work out even more. I know they help spur me on.
*If you're sore, you're stronger.
*You're not just building a body.
*Even if you can't see the results in front of you, every single effort is changing your body from the inside.
*Your body is a strong machine, buy you gotta feed it with a powerful mind.
*If you want something you've never had, then you've got to do something you've never done.
*Some addictions DON'T require treatment.
*Fact: Thinking about going to the gym burns between 0 and 0 calories.
*Your fitness is 100% mental. Your body won't go where your mind doesn't push it.
*Losing weight means you'll look good in clothes. Exercising means you'll look good naked.
*Sore? Tired? Out of breath? Sweaty? Good!
*Everything is hard before it is easy.
*All that anger, all that fear, all the negative energy, take it to the gym and spend it there. These things nourish you and not the other way around.
*I will NOT be discouraged about how far I have to go. Instead, I will be excited about where I'm headed.
*What a disgrace it is for a man or woman to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his or her body is capable.
*Discipline is doing what you know needs to be done, even if you don't want to do it.
*Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
*Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.
*Never quit. If you stumble get back up. What happened yesterday no longer matters. Today is another day. So get back on track and move closer to your dreams and goals. You CAN do it.
I hope you found at least one of those quotes to be motivating. If so, why not print it out in an attractive font and put it where you'll see it often? Or, write it on a sticky note and put it on your computer or mirror.
Have a healthy day!
Mary
Hello Everyone,
How have you been? As most of you know, I've been vacationing. Our recent Princess cruise took us to: San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, LaPaz, Loreto, and Puerto Vallarta. The highlight was our zip-lining excursion. That was intense! Here's a snapshot for you:
Back to reality, and the reason for the title of this post: Replace It and Erase It. When I was talking to students the other day, while waiting for the final bell, I overheard a colleague of mine talking to a student who was complaining about a teacher that she didn't like. My friend (Rae) told her to, "Erase it and replace it." Erase those negative thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts. She wanted the student to think about a teacher that she really liked, instead of thinking about the one she didn't like.
I've been thinking about Rae's excellent advice ever since then, and trying to incorporate it into my life. Yes, I'm an optimist, but not always. When something or someone bothers me, I need to replace that thought with something positive. Anyway, before I close, I shall leave you with these tidbits:
*Do you have trouble with raised shoulder bumps on your shirts, sweaters, and dresses when you take them off the hanger? Fear no more, just hang those clothes inside out!
*Would you like to know how you can tell if the eggs in your fridge are still fresh enough to use? Drop an egg (still in the shell) into a bowl of water. If it floats, it's a no go.
* I may have already shared this before, but it bears repeating: Think of exercise as a love affair with your future. As in any love affair, you find the time that it requires.---Anonymous
*How to determine how much protein you need in a day: Divide your body weight (or the weight that you think is ideal for you) in pounds by two. That's how many grams of protein to aim for each day. Plus, if you try to have protein at each meal it will help stabilize your blood sugar levels, and you will feel full longer.
*Be careful of the term natural on a food label. It means that: there is no added color; and there are no synthetic substances or flavors. Given that definition, lard is natural!
All for now! I hope you are enjoying the spring blossoms and those periodic nice days!
Mary
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