What's your favorite motivational get into shape quote?

Crys1209

My quote on my fitness pal is "Unless you faint, puke or die keep walking." That was of course said by tough trainer Jillian Michaels who has to be my biggest fitness inspiration.


I also heard a quote the other day on the biggest loser which I thought was perfect. "Your toughest competition is the person you look at when you look in the mirror." That was said by Dolvett. I thought it was great!


What are some of your favorite motivation quotes?

usafbeach

Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels

JoyWoodruff

" Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well perserved body, but rather skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy ****!!...... what a ride!" I read that and thought, how true.. to experience all that life has to offer.. so I dont want to squander it with unhealthy activitiy, I want to use my body to its fullest potential and go on trips and experience life.. climb mountains, and swim in oceans.....so i can skid in at the end and say.. HOLYYYYYY ****!! WHAT A RIDE!!.. lets go again

Crys1209

I really like this one too "A year from now, you will wish you would have started TODAY." It's my cousins quote on her page.

brbetha01

Your mind will quit long before you body will... A quote one of my drill sergeants would say at Basic Training.

nickm21

It will hurt. It will take time. It will require dedication. It will require willpower. You will need to make healthy decisions. It requires sacrifice. You will need to push your body to its max. There will be temptation. But ,I promise you, when you reach your goal its worth it!

dana8121

My two favorites are
1. Sweat is fat crying
2.Even if you're slow, you're still lapping everyone on the couch!

Crys1209

My two favorites are
1. Sweat is fat crying
2.Even if you're slow, you're still lapping everyone on the couch!

I love the 2nd one. That makes a good point.


My cousin used to have her MFP quote as "Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork"

THINandFABULOUS

A few of my favorites:

1.) "Suffer with the discipline of today or deal with the regret of tomorrow."
2.) "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." -R. Collier
3.) "Eat clean; train dirty."
4.) Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.
5.) Tough times don't last. Tough people do.

THINandFABULOUS

Oh, and JUST DO IT. -NIKE

thepetiterunner

"Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right" - Henry Ford

Not really a fitness-only related quote, but this one has always stuck with me.

Pams_Shadow

Nike... Just do it!

Works every time. :bigsmile:

XOchocolate

"Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done,
it's always your choice."
Motivational weight loss quote from Wayne Dyer

triciajwalden

"Exercise isn't pain. Pain is looking in the mirror and hating what you see."

SherNY

Opportunity dances with those who are already on the dance floor.
- Jackson Brown
For me, this means if I'm doing something...anything...to help myself get healthier, I am that much better off than not doing anything at all.

ladydazy1

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Better choices for more tomorrows.

sjtreely

Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels

You've never tasted my momma's noodles. Good, God, they're delicious!

LaurenAOK

Posted this here in the forums the other day:

Tiffysinsanity

JUST DO IT is mine. I know it's a Nike thing but seriously. Don't think about it Just freaking do it!!!

loserMC

Run if you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.

lisaisso

them all!

dollienj

LaurenAOK: Great poster!

I read this recent Japanese proverb, and it hits home for me - for anyone who struggles with weight loss, or anything in life, for that matter:

Fall seven times and stand up eight.

In other words, keep moving. Setbacks may come your way, obstacles may arise. You're strong, you will keep going and succeed.

Another (slightly sillier but cute) quote from Dory in Finding Nemo: Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.....

ladydazy1

Just Do It!!!

jmuhnie

General Patton has always been my go to for motivation.

"No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair."

"A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week."

bada_bing

Amazing wonderful quotes. Many that I hadn't heard before....

One that will stick with me (because I am a sweater)

SWEAT IS FAT CRYING...............oh, yeah!!!

TavistockToad

Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels

i HATE that as a 'motivational' quote. who wants to be skinny?!

TavistockToad

My favourite at the moment is my profile picture!

"You don't get it by staring, you don't get it by wishing, you don't get it by drooling, you don't get it by hoping, you don't get it easy. You get it by getting off your butt, working for it, every second of every day for the rest of your life"

KettyLan

" Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well perserved body, but rather skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy ****!!...... what a ride!" I read that and thought, how true.. to experience all that life has to offer.. so I dont want to squander it with unhealthy activitiy, I want to use my body to its fullest potential and go on trips and experience life.. climb mountains, and swim in oceans.....so i can skid in at the end and say.. HOLYYYYYY ****!! WHAT A RIDE!!.. lets go again

My favorite!!!!

Nonibug

My favorite since joining MFP almost 4 years ago is:

Don't give up what you want for what you want RIGHT NOW.

I always thought about this on days when I felt like I wanted to skip a workout or eat something that would totally blow all the hard work I'd been doing...I would always conclude that I didn't want that big, football-sized burrito as bad as I thought I did:blushing:

~Roni

trea16

"Pain is weakness leaving your body"

mzjessicab

I like this one!