What is your favorite motivational quote, saying or mantra?

keenercam
keenercam Posts: 321 Member
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I guess the title says it all. Thought it would be fun to hear, especially if it is something that runs through your head to keep you motivated to exercise or keeps you from indulging in something that wouldn't be good for your healthy lifestyle.
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  • woodmetal
    woodmetal Posts: 72
    I have a great *kitten*!! Works well! Got it from Yogi Mandy Ingersoll
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    Try not DO...or DO not...There is no try! -Master Yoda

    If you remember this, all things that you set your mind to become possible.
  • kristex1
    kristex1 Posts: 1 Member
    Mine is "Nothing tastes as good as fit feels." This is soooo true, because I stopped training for 2 months and am miserable. I started back up and am already reaping the benefits.
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Just do it!

    Works for everything!
  • LilRedPitViper
    LilRedPitViper Posts: 104
    I have this one hanging on my wall at the office:

    "In order for there to be great brilliance, there must first be great chaos."
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    "She wished she could, so she did."

    Saw someone posted it awhile back and fell in love with it.
    I think it is so important for people to realize they have power.
  • esteelewis
    esteelewis Posts: 96 Member
    "I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do."
    - Leonardo da Vinci.
  • casslynn298
    casslynn298 Posts: 13
    Suck it up so you don't have to suck it in!
  • jem33199
    jem33199 Posts: 80 Member
    "Someday I won't be able to run. Today is not that day." - Unknown. I think I read it here on MFP by another member.

    I have thought about this a lot. It really makes me grateful, rather than resentful, to be able to move my body. I substitute "run" for walk, yoga, lift weights, etc. - depending on the day.
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    Mine is "Nothing tastes as good as fit feels."

    You, obviously, have never had cheescake. :wink:

    And I used to agree with that statement until someone suggested it leads to an unhealthy attitude towards food.
  • still_crafty
    still_crafty Posts: 682 Member
    actually a song lyric:

    "Life's a dance you learn as you go. Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow"
  • jem33199
    jem33199 Posts: 80 Member
    "I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do."
    - Leonardo da Vinci.

    Love this!
  • lmd172
    lmd172 Posts: 172
    "...and i had the courage to start."

    it is the end of a longer quote about starting and finishing but i just really like that line...i'm kinda lazy and non-athletic and none of that makes a difference...i had the courage to start!
  • Kassieisproud
    Kassieisproud Posts: 149
    Suck it up so you don't have to suck it in!

    ^^ One of my most loved!

    "If you don't faint puke or die Keep going"

    and the ultimate mantra when ever i get to stressed

    "F*** it"
  • shar0006
    shar0006 Posts: 19 Member
    I like your "Suck it up so you don't have to suck it in"

    One that really woke me up was: "Let bad food go to waste, otherwise your body becomes the trash can"
  • jingoace
    jingoace Posts: 219 Member
    Remember Chicken, Alaska"

    (said in the tone of voice of "Remember the Alamo")

    :) J
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    "I don't quit when I'm tired I quit when I'm DONE"

    This has helped me get thru quite a few workouts.
  • esteelewis
    esteelewis Posts: 96 Member
    This is something I need to remember next time i am "too tired" to workout!
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    AZZ, Grass or Gas, nobody rides for free.. for the harley

    Get in, sit down, shut up and hold on ...... for the boat

    nothing to do with weight loss by my favorites none the less
  • DaniMerc72
    DaniMerc72 Posts: 188 Member
    "Good things come to those who wait...or those who are willing to stand up and get **** done"

    "The only one who can tell you "You Can't" is you...and you don't have to listen."


    Those are the only two I can think of right now! Have a great day everyone!
    Dani
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    You make your own luck... Hemmingway

    I shoot I score, you shoot, I score... Dan Gable

    Practice doesn't make perfect, PERFECT practice makes perfect... Vince Lombardi
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    "Not Dead. Not Done. Keep going!"

    "You can not reach TRIUMPH without a little UMPH."

    "Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment!"

    "If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you!"
  • fearie_jae
    fearie_jae Posts: 107 Member
    "If you still look good at the end of your workout, you didnt work hard enough!" :D
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member



    "Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment!"


    I have also heard "Sweat is fat crying"
  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
    "My mental, emotional, and physical health are my own responsibility. Only I can make ME happy for happiness comes from within"
  • casslynn298
    casslynn298 Posts: 13
    No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch :)


    ^
    love this
  • bugsymalone521
    bugsymalone521 Posts: 57
    "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky
  • MrsGoHard
    MrsGoHard Posts: 150 Member
    "I can do ALL THINGS through Christ Who strengthens me!!!"
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    "I can do ALL THINGS through Christ Who strengthens me!!!"

    ^^ This ^^
  • debbiestine
    debbiestine Posts: 265 Member
    I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me! Phillipians 4:13

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