Your Best Advice: Part 2 of 3

August 30, 2010

Just a reminder that I’m away from my computer until at least September 2nd. If you have a comment that doesn’t show up, I apologize- it might have gotten held for moderation because of a link or something.

A couple of weeks ago I asked for your favorite quotes or best advice you’ve gotten with regards to your weight loss and/or fitness journey. I was overwhelmed with responses, and am so happy to share them here. We can all learn from each other, and I’ve certainly learned a lot just by reading the responses as they come in. This is part 2 of 3. Miss part 1 of 3? Find it here.

Never deny yourself anything. You crave the most the things you don’t have.

From Lisa:
“You will NEVER regret a workout. But you will always regret not working out!” –Me :)
From Jasmine @ Eat Write Move:
“Life is about feeling someone pushing you from behind and realizing… it’s you.”
From Molly:
Vincent Lombardi-The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.
From Jen:
My motto is basically this: If I can do it, anyone can. This is my view for weight loss, running, and fitness. :)
Whenever I get frustrated with “only” losing a pound in a week or whatever, my mom will always remind me: “You didn’t gain it all in a month and you’re not going to lose it all in a month either. Losing weight takes time!”

Which is so frustrating when you’re doing everything right, but it’s true. Slow and steady wins the race. :)

From Maegen:
“Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.”

I’m not sure I’ve ever found another quote that makes me put down the extra breadstick quite like that one.

From Laura:
“Life isn’t worth living if you can’t eat what you want.” If you want a Hershey’s kiss, eat a Hershey’s kiss. Just don’t eat the whole bag. Life without chocolate or pasta seems like hell to me!
From Sarah aka FatLittleLegs:
Never look at how far you have yet to go, always focus on what you have already accomplished. It’s much easier to think… I’ve lost 40 pounds!! Then to think… I still have 75 pounds to go.
From Kristin:
Imagine who you are/what you will look like at your goal weight. Now picture that person giving present-day-you a pep talk and encouragement.

This was so powerful for me because I know what gets me going, so motivation from “myself” was just what I needed!

From Jules- Big Girl Bombshell
Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you will still land among the stars! Les Brown
From Joanna:
“Eat to live don’t live to eat” a coworker told me that and while I didn’t know her super well or keep in contact with her, I always always remember her telling me that and it works!
Do any of these stand out to you? I’d love to hear your feedback. Stay tuned for part 3!
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  • http://biglifelittleblog.blogspot.com Emily

    “Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.”

    I loathe this quote, yet I hear it all the time. I’m not trying to lose weight or be “thin.” Sure, I want to be comforable in my body, but who’s to say that “thin” people are comfortable with their bodies? Or are healthy just because you’re thin?

    I’d rather say, “Nothing tastes as good as being HEALTHY feels.” This one is 100% true. Feeling fit and healthy IS great.

  • Tobakett

    “Life is about feeling someone pushing you from behind and realizing… it’s you.”

    That one just stands out to me, because my whole life, I’ve been by other people what to do or how to lose weight or what their advice was…and it wasn’t until I realized one morning that -I- wanted to do something that it’s worked better than any other attempts….it isn’t until you recognize where you are pushing yourself that you’re actually doing it.

    I never chipped in, but one of my fave quotes has always been “Don’t change color to match the walls. Look like you belong and the walls will change color to match you”

    Basically, it’s inspirational to me because in my life, in general, not just with obesity, you are often felt that you have to do things like everything else, look like everyone else, and that’s not a very fulfilling life as you constantly try to live a certain ‘role’. However, as I’ve grown older, I’ve started just being me, just letting things go naturally and I find that I fit in and that my life only improves and blends around me….it’s not such a fight..Once you stop trying to hard to fit the scenery, you find where you belong and your scenery blends into you.

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