Dieting and exercise clichés are a dime a dozen. Let’s see if I can give you your 10 cents worth.
- 1. “Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.”
- 2. “You are what you eat.”
- 3. “A moment on the lips a lifetime on the hips.”
- 4. “No Pain, No gain.”
- 5. “Eat to live, don’t live to eat.”
- 6. “Everything in moderation.”
- 7. “Eat wise, drop a size.”
- 8. “Slow and steady wins the race.”
- 9. “Quitting is not an option.”
- 10. “Pain is just weakness leaving your body.”
- 11. “If hunger is not the problem, food is not the solution.”
- 12. “Commit to be fit.”
Your motto should be as unique to you as your goals. This will take some soul searching. Write down on paper what your weaknesses are in regards to your goals, and think about where it is that you need inspiration. You may find that you need to eat better or exercise longer.
I found that my motivation was lacking. Trying to lose weight for summer, or for a wedding, or to fit in my old cloths wasn’t working so I searched deeper for a reason that was more long term, and also incorporated my exercise goals.
My motto has changed as needed. For example when I first started exercising I need a goal that would help me finish my work out. Hence the motto, “I can do anything for 5 minutes” was born. This motto would go through my head during the hardest point on my work out, and it helped me get over the hump straight through to completion.
Today the motto still stands during more difficult workouts, but a new one has begun to emerge that is more geared towards my eating habits. The new motto I have is “Do I really want it, and it is worth it?” If the answer is yes to both than I have it, in moderation.
Everyone is different, so don’t try to cater your individuality into my or anyone else’s program, you’ll need to find what inspires you and go for it!
I’d like to hear your mottos, so comment and let me know!
Good Luck!
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