Quote of the Month

June's Quote

"You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted." - Ruth E. Renkl

This is such a profound statement for any and all who have started or want to start their fitness journey.   Most of us have started a fitness journey because we were not happy with the way we looked physically.  Then for some, their fitness journey was started because of their doctor's orders for their own sake.  Whatever the reason is that you started your fitness journey, the reality of it all is that you waste time when you debate with yourself and others about what you can't do to improve your health.  You must start your journey by changing your mind set or you will not succeed!  We all have the power to improve our health if we are unhappy with where we're at physically.  So stop complaining about it and do something to change it and make your own happiness.

July's Quote

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." -Lou Holtz

So when it comes to living a healthier lifestyle, what are you capable of doing?   The response should be anything you put your mind to. ALL of us are capable of making healthier choices regarding what we eat and devoting at least three days to exercising.  That's all it takes to improve the quality of your life!  So when you are REALLY ready to get into shape you will start the process by deciding it's time to start your own fitness journey.  Once you do that you will take all the needed steps and make ALL of the necessary adjustments to make it happen.  IT'S JUST THAT SIMPLE.  When you decide it's time you will commit to do WHATEVER it takes to achieve your goal and nothing will stand in your way.  You will have the motivation you need because you decided to JUST DO IT!

August's Quote

"We do not stop exercising because we grow old, we grow old because we stop exercising." - Dr. Kenneth Cooper

If only everyone would recognize the level of truth in this statement.  Research proves that those who take care of their bodies live a longer and healthier life.  Our bodies are vessels that need tender care.  When we don’t give it the needed care by having a poor diet and getting little or no exercise, then we aren’t caring for our vessels properly.  I am always encouraged to see reports of seniors in great shape and to meet seniors in great shape.  This always brings the reality to my mind that at my age, there is no reason I can’t work out and eat healthy.  So if you need to be motivated to start your fitness journey, then take a look at the video below and see how out of shape you are compared to this 74 year old woman.  Then use that as fuel not only to get you going, but to keep you motivated to improve your quality of life by taking care of the vessel you have been blessed with!