TenInSix: Tuesday's Motivation

12/29/09

Tuesday's Motivation

Good {Early} Morning, Girls!
Here's an easy post for the day- a bunch of motivational quotes! Check out all these gems here. Which one is your favorite?

I loved:
Ralph Marston: "Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality."

Share your favorite motivational quotes with us, little mantras that really get you going :)

7 comments:

SarahDecember 29, 2009 at 2:56 AM
Chose to challenge your excuses today :)
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AbreyDecember 29, 2009 at 5:55 AM
Wow Sarah you are up really early this morning!! Welcome to the up before the butt crack of dawn club. Thanks for the quotes they are great. There are a couple that I liked:

It's not whether you knocked down; it's whether you get up again. - Vince Lombardi This reminds me to keep fighting. To focus on what we can control and not on what we can't. We are going to stumble but we have the choice to get up and keep moving.

That which is bitter to endure may be sweet to remember. - Thomas Fuller This made me think of some of the things I have accomplished and the hard work that I put into them. The harder I fought or struggled to accomplish something the greater the feeling of joy and satisfaction was. The more it hurts the better it will feel when accomplished.

And the last two that made me laugh were:

If you want to look young and thin, hang around old fat people.

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.

Make it a wonderful day!!!
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JenDecember 29, 2009 at 6:00 AM
This is the quote I like "On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow." -Friedrich Nietzsche

I like this quote because I'm back from my trip and trying to "climb higher" by being positive and shaking off some very toxic interactions I experienced with my mom and dad... (I sound like a therapist using words like that-LOL).

We were without electricity for 36 hours there, so the combined boredom and negativity put me over the edge (yes, an Christmas. BUT, shockingly, I am thrilled thrilled thrilled to report no gain, and I kept off those 2 pounds lost last week. I'm down 8 total. I'm shooting to lose 2 more this week for a total of 10 by Monday.

Ladies, I am so thankful for each of you... I am almost getting teary-eyed because I feel so grateful to be surrounded by positive, upbeat people - even if only virtually. :) I am SO glad to be home and back online with you fantastic, rockin', wonderful women! THIS WILL BE THE BEST WEEK EVERYBODY! WE WILL ROCK THE SCALES MONDAY!! :)
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Amy CDecember 29, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Great work in a very challenging situation Jen!!!

My favorite quote is

Go in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. -Thoreau

I found a necklace with the second sentence engraved on it and I wear it all the time to keep me focused on the life I imagine.

The sun is shining and the Dog park is calling!! Time for a good run with the boys!
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MarianneDecember 29, 2009 at 3:41 PM
We want to have more energy to enjoy life, to enjoy it together with our families and friends, to be ready with the energy and strength to help our family and friends and neighbors and communities.

Some of my greatest motivation is knowing I do more good in the world when I have good energy and a strong body. We have access to eternal strength and hope, and I feel plugged into that when I focus on why I really want to be the healthiest me.

Here is a quote I have printed off by my computer:

"I hope you will go out today looking for opportunities to do as He did and to love as He loves." - Henry B. Eyring
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MeghanDecember 29, 2009 at 7:06 PM
I love it when the inspirational quotes come out!
My favorite, from a previois 10 in 6 that is on my bedroom wall:

"If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking." - Buddhist saying

I love this one b/c it helps me to chill out when I get all anxious. It's no big deal! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and there's no way you WON'T get there!

Another favorite:

"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stick with problems longer." -Albert Einstein

I love this one b/c it helps me to be okay with losing very slowly. I'll get there b/c I'm sticking with it!

My favorite from the new list:

"You have to stay in shape. My grandma, she started walking 5 mi. a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is." -Ellen Degeneres

What can I say? I love Ellen!

Great job Jen! Family can be tough, good for you.
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Dennis & Tara LarsonDecember 30, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Each new day gives us a chance to become more than we ever imagined.
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Amy C

I'm Amy. I'm in my mid 30s and married with pets. I work 5 nights every 2 weeks as a critical care nurse, and I my own business with Arbonne. I will be completing my first Triathlon during this challenge, and I'm really excited about it! My goal for this challenge is to figure out why with all of my training, I'm still struggling to lose the pounds. At the end of the challenge, I will be treating myself to 1 new song from itunes for each pound lost, and a new charm for my pandora bracelet when I hit 10 pounds.

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Amy F

I'm an almost 34 year old mother of 3 adorable and high energy boys, and wife of almost 10 years! I live in NWI, I'm a stay at home mom, part home business owner, cub scout den leader, and youth girls camp director! My life is busy! I've hit the wall, so to say, with my weight, and I need to make some changes! My favorite workout is Zumba, but I also love step aerobics and I want to play tennis and rollerblade when it gets warmer outside. My favorite healthy snack is Wheat Thins Fiber Selects with Laughing Cow cheese. My goal is to lose 30 pounds total, but not all in one challenge. I would like to lose at least 15 before my 10 year wedding anniversary in April! My reward will be just knowing I did it and having my husband think I'm sexy again! (and maybe a new outfit!)

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Cadie

My name is Cadie, I'm in my mid 30s and live in Portland, OR. I'm a hospice social worker. My favorite workout is dancing, but I would like to be able to run a 5k. I've been trying to think of my favorite healthy snack, but all my favorite snacks aren't sounding very healthy....that must be part of my problem! I guess I will have to choose an apple with almond butter as one of my favorite healthy snacks. When I reach this goal my reward will be a facial at my favorite day spa.

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Cherise

I'm Cherise and I'm 39 years old in Missouri. I'm a stay-at-home-mom of 4 and also work from home as a digital scrapbooking product designer. My favorite workout is water aerobics. My favorite healthy snack is a Gala apple. My goal for this challenge is to lose 10 pounds and I'm having a hard time coming up with a reward for that. I don't want new clothes yet (I've got plenty in varying sizes!). I liked the idea that someone else posted about having a long uninterrupted bubble bath. I've got a nice jetted tub that I never use and that sounds like a fun reward!

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Cheryl

Thirty something mom of 2 looking to finally drop that baby weight and get back to the weight I was when I got married 8 years ago. This is my first 10 in 6 challenge. I have a full time desk job. My favorite snack is almonds. I don’t know if I love the working out, but I am currently doing Pilates and the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video. Once I lose this weight, I plan to feel comfortable in a new swimsuit I will be wearing when I finally see the ocean for the first time.

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Jeanie

28 in UT. Married and full-time mommy to a newborn. Part-time water aerobics instructor. Started overweight when I got pregnant and then gained almost 50 more pounds. Trying to get back to what I was 4 years ago when I met my husband. Hoping to reach my ultimate goal by May 2010. If I hit my 10lbs in 6 weeks I will be just a couple pounds below my pre pregnacy weight! I'm going to reward myself with a couple new outfits and a new suit for my water aerobics class!

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Jenn P

My name is Jenn I'm 37 years old and living in Maryland for the moment. I have four daughters (three at home and one in college in Hawaii), two dogs (a weimie and a frenchie), and a husband who's stationed in Japan for two years without us. My goal right now is be active and to lose 10 pounds in six weeks. I like working out at the YMCA--30 minute cardio and then weight machines for 30-40 minutes. My favorite healthy snack in the whole world is bites of fuji apple and cashews together in my mouth at the same time. I will reward myself with my very first "real" iPod when I reach my goal--a very special treat for me!!!

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Kim

Hi my name is Kim, Nicole's sister in law, I'm 40 & live in UT. I am happily married with 4 amazing kids and a wonderful step daughter who just made me a grandma this last January! I am a full time stay at home mom and grandma and I absolutely love it! A couple of years ago I lost 50 lbs which was very life changing for me and a very proud moment in my life. I am sad to say that I have gained 15-20 lbs back and I am looking for some motivation to get back on track again! Nicki told me about this group so I am hoping that this is the kick in the butt that I need! My favorite workout is pilates, water aerobics, walking/hiking and bike riding. My favorite snack would be well I love avocados so anything that I can put avocados on! I would love to lose 10 lbs in 6 and my reward will be a pair of cute jeans!

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Leah

Hi all, I’m Leah, 23 in WI. I live with my boyfriend and dog Charlie. I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin and now have full-time office job. I really need to lose my added college weight and now the extra couple of lbs added. My favorite exercise would have to be biking and hiking. My favorite healthy snack is yogurt or jello. My ultimate goal is to get back to my pre-college weight which means losing 20lbs total. I have been eating healthier, and now I need a kick in the butt to get active. My goal is to be able to run 1 mile without dying, as running is not my favorite activity. When I hit my 10lb initial goal I will finally fit into the size 6 jeans I bought but have been unable to fit into.

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Marnie

I'm Marnie and I live with my sweet pup in Madison. I spend a lot of time with friends but a LOT of time at a desk at work and LOVE food. I really like celery and peanut butter and edemame as healthy snacks. My favorite work out has to be a solid run on a treadmill, jamming PINK as loud as possible or I recently learned playing kickball on ice will utilize muscles I didn't know I had! When I reach my goal of 10 lbs I will buy myself a swimsuit for this summer.

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Michele

I am 32. Live in WI with my pom pup, Lola, and meow, Boo. I have a full-time year round desk job and a seasonal part-time desk job in the winter. That is a lot of sitting around and a lot of eating what I can quick on the run. I have 2 goals that I would like to accomplish: #1 completely revamp my eating habits by eating more "green" and #2 learn to enjoy running. At some point I would like to be able to run a marathon. I want to be able to experience that euphoric, addictive runners high that I hear about from all my runner friends. Right now, I would just be happy not getting winded walking up the stairs. My reward for this challenge will be a mani/pedi.

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Mini Me

I have been on this journey of becoming healthy physically and discovering that I am also growing mentally and emotionally healthy. I am enjoying the thrill of setting goals and achieving them. Being active and working up a sweat have become a need! I just don't feel as good without my workout. I am always interested in trying new great food so keep all the amazing suggestions up. I have about 15 pounds to my end goal!!! When I achieve that I will be buying 2 great looking jeans!! Any suggestions on where to go shopping??

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Nicki

I'm Nicki, 35 year old mom of four and STILL looking to lose around 25 pounds! I've done several of these ten in six rounds and I'm determined to actually make my goal of 10 pounds! It's going to be this round, I can feel it! :) I enjoy cycling, running, and the occasional dvd workout. I'm getting a new running group up and running in my new area (I just moved) and am very excited about having that extra push to get me out! I love fresh fruit and veggies for snacking. Good Luck everyone! We can do this!