“The original meaning of the word resolution means to “break into parts.” Think about that as you make your New Year’s resolutions. Break the big ones down. Break the little ones down. Every step is a victory. Don’t you dare wait until the finish line to celebrate. Life happens along the journey, not just at the finish line.”

“Deep breath. Positive thought. Firm resolve. Now go out there and grab that dream with your name already on it.”

“A friend once taught me that we’d all live differently if we could live our lives over, but all we can actually do is try to make amends in the future for the past. That means live the best we can right here, right now.”

“Don’t forget that the journey is seldom about the destination. There’s a lot of joy in just getting there.”

“Here’s a good reason to never think of yourself as a VICTIM: the origin of the word comes from living creatures sacrificed to supernatural powers. So don’t you let anyone pin you down on an altar and take the life from you. You might have been hurt, abused, wounded, and used, but you are not theirs. You are your own. The meaning of OWN means to make one’s own…so there you go. You decide. They don’t.”

“Your body is the most complete and miraculous piece of gym equipment you’ll ever need.”

“Hey world, look at me. I am becoming what you said I could never be.”

“Sweat is a release of fat, of pain, of victory!”

“Your inner voice is the most powerful coach you will ever have.”

“To change your body, you must first change your mind.”

“Being overweight does not diminish your worth, but it takes a helluva toll on your sense of worth.”

“Be sore tomorrow—not sorry.”

“All your small successes along the way, total your ultimate victory. Keep succeeding one small effort at a time. You’ll get there.”

“Sound body, serene mind, smiling face and sensible society is enough to live a satisfying social life.”

“How far can you run? You’ll never know if you don’t move.”