Feel the burn!
By Shelby Henderson — Written on Dec 16, 2017
Welcome to the end of the summer. If you are anything like me you had major #GOALS to get the summer bod of your dreams. And if you are really like me, that didn’t exactly happen.
So you are going into the new school year or you are going back to work and you are thinking "this will be the year." I know I am. But going to the gym and making healthy choices is a lot easier said than done. I know once I step back on campus, I will be confronted with a wall of responsibilities that don’t include the gym.
Life is busy, we all know that. But what if we could change our mindset about working out and eating healthy to make going to the gym a lot easier. Well, we can. Instead of just saying over and over again for the millionth time, “I want to eat healthier,” define what that means to you.
RELATED:10 Pick-Me-Up Quotes To Help You Feel A TON Better When You're Down
To me, eating healthy is fueling my body with what it needs to get through the day and STILL have energy by the end of the day. Recently I’ve started checking out the nutrition labels on foods I buy and ACTUALLY being aware of what I am putting into my body. I know, crazy right?!
The gym is more of a mental obstacle than anything else. I don’t know how many times I’ve made dumb excuses for myself to allow myself not to make it to the gym and work out that day.
RELATED: 20 Quotes Every Strong Woman Needs To Hear (And Memorize!)
Getting ANY type of movement is so important for our bodies. And now more than ever, I am starting to understand that. As a 21-year-old, I should NOT be having joint pain. It’s just not OK and it’s time to start listening to my body. And so should YOU!
But going to the gym should NEVER be about anyone other than YOURSELF. Your body is YOUR body, which means your decision to workout should be because YOU want to make healthier choices and YOU want to treat your body right.
If you're searching for the best quotes and memes to share with the people you love (or just want to feel inspired yourself) ... look no further! From the sweetest love quotes, inspirational sayings, and hilarious friendship truths, we've got you covered.
You may not know it now, but today IS the day.
“It’s the days when the body aches, the desire is low, you feel tired and you feel weak...those are the days when champions train.”
NEVER punish yourself for fueling your body.
“Exercise is celebration of your body can do. Not a punishment for what you ate.”
Better late than never!
“Every journey begins with a single step.”
RELATED: What To Eat (According To YOUR Body Type) If You Want To Lose Weight
Weight is just a number. Don't get caught up in a number.
“Don’t waste so much time thinking about how much you weigh. There is no more mind-numbing, boring, idiotic, self-destructive diversion from the fun of living.” — Meryl Streep
Truer words have NEVER been spoken.
“I never regret it when I do it, but I always regret it when I don’t.”
OK, maybe in a couple of days...
“The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.”
RELATED: Make It Work(out): 10 Secrets Every Fit Person Knows
I have a VERY important meeting today.
“Think of your workouts as important meetings you’ve scheduled with yourself. Bosses can’t cancel.”
Take it one day at a time.
“Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do, and at some point you will.” — Venus Williams
Work for what you want!
“Good things come to those who sweat.”
RELATED: 5 Reasons Why A Couples Workout Will Make Your Relationship AMAZING
Ask yourself this EVERY morning when deciding to sleep more or get your ass to the gym.
“How will you be your best possible self today?”
It's all YOU.
“The motivation comes from within. No one can hand it to you, but no one can take it away, either.”