Do you have a mantra to help you stay on track?

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AmIhealthyyet
AmIhealthyyet Posts: 361 Member
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Just wondering if anyone else uses a mantra on a regular basis? And if so what is it? I have recently begun using two and have been amazed at how effective they have been with keeping me on track. One when I feel the urge to eat poorly or drink is 'you have a choice' the other when negative thoughts pop into the never ending verbal dialog in my brain is 'control your thoughts'. Obviously effective for only me but wow it has helped. What are yours?
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  • AmIhealthyyet
    AmIhealthyyet Posts: 361 Member
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    Sorry about posting this here! My goof!
  • ptammyw
    ptammyw Posts: 27 Member
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    When I'm exercising, I say "dig deep, be strong!"
  • tbrain1989
    tbrain1989 Posts: 280 Member
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    i have a couple, the one for food choices, eat less, save calories for later, if you do that at every meal you finish a day on less calories.

    for exercise its one i read on another thread and its the best motivations for running or exercise "no matter how slow youre going youre still lapping everyone on the sofa"
  • SwimSoccerTaxi
    SwimSoccerTaxi Posts: 98 Member
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    I work out in the morning so when the alarm goes off at 6am (and I didn't go to bed till midnight as I was working) I say......I always feel awesome after working out....but I never feel awesome sleeping another 45 minutes

    For food choices (as I work in a residential setting where there is a constant supply of food in a full stocked kitchen) I say....pick what your body needs.....remember your body is a high performance machine....give it crap....it will perform like crap!

    Good luck
  • kbauman09
    kbauman09 Posts: 40 Member
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    MODERATION!
  • M_miller0507
    M_miller0507 Posts: 16 Member
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    You don't get to give up, you get to give more.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,679 Member
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    Every morning I get up I say verbally "I like myself unconditionally!". May sound corny, but I've never had any self esteem issues since I've been doing it ('86).

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
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    I don't think, I just do!
    If I let myself think, then I talk myself right out of it doing it :tongue:
  • snowmanluv
    snowmanluv Posts: 200 Member
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    Just keep swimming like Dora. ha Seriously, just keep going. Next plateau, hill or step and you will eventually see improvement. Nike... Just do it
  • mandylgibbs
    mandylgibbs Posts: 185 Member
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    I have several. These really work for me.

    Why am I doing this... because no one ever said it wasn't worth it.

    I also just envision the new me running away from the old me. I try to picture outfits that I admired in the store but couldn't wear. I picture myself doing things I can't do right now: running a 5k, taking a hiking trip, etc.
  • thistimewillbedifferent
    thistimewillbedifferent Posts: 217 Member
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    "I take my health seriously and make conscious choices to protect and enhance it." Yeah, it's a little long, but it's really been working for me.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
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    Here's mine.

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  • FrnkLft
    FrnkLft Posts: 1,821 Member
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    I don't use mantras, but I've always liked this one "Pain is temporary, quiting is forever.".

    Also, this:

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  • terri_journey
    terri_journey Posts: 287 Member
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    NEVER, NEVER,NEVER GIVE UP!!!!
  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
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    Always look on the bright side of life!
    6ER4
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Don't suck.

    Be harder- stronger- faster.
  • ohmscheeks
    ohmscheeks Posts: 840 Member
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    "It will be over soon"

    (When my body is screaming at me during my workouts, lol)

    Oh and also when I feel like I can "skip a day", I say "Fatty, fatty, two by four, can't get through the kitchen door". Super weird, I know! But it makes me smile and just do it.
  • April_Girl83
    April_Girl83 Posts: 28
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    My mantra is '' one day at a time' simple but effective for me! x
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
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    Do you have a mantra

    I don't JUST have a mantra. I have a manta ray mantra.

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  • MissSharon2013
    MissSharon2013 Posts: 536 Member
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    Dig deep. I really tell myself this all the time.

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