Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.– Jim Rohn

visualization really does work!  Visualize yourself at your ideal weight 

Don’t Break the Exercise Habit – The easiest way to keep things going is simply not to stop!

Anyone else struggling with losing weight?  Anyone have any tips?

Pass the habaneros! Spicy food will make you feel more satisfied dieters.

Your body is a temple, but only if you treat it as one.– Astrid Alauda

Wow, I feel energized today - Avoided all elevators and escalators for the stairs :)

Another good reducing exercise consists in placing both hands against the table edge and pushing back.– Robert Quillen

Do you eat when you are stressed?  Try chewing gum instead.

Exchange any sugary drinks you enjoy for water, you will be surprised by the results

Make exercise fun, I lost more weight punching a heavy bag than I did on the treadmill

Our bodies are our gardens - our wills are our gardeners.– William Shakespeare

My friend cut a lot of weight simply by cutting out alcohol.  Better him than me!

One crucial tip to remember:  weight loss = calories in vs. calories out

Scared of the gym?  Go during the quiet hours to get used to it

"How long does getting thin take?" asked Pooh, anxiously.– A.A. Milne

Weight training vs cardio?  What do you prefer?

Whether committing to exercise or a diet - doing it with a buddy will help you reach your goals.

Eggs were one of my favorite breakfasts pre-workout.  Quick, easy and full of protein!

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. – Edward Stanley

Don't skip breakfast! Get some protein in there as well.

If you slip while dieting don't give up - just start over again!!

Go old school - mark an X on a calendar everyday you go to gym, you will be motivated to fill it

One should eat to live, not live to eat.  ~Cicero

A colorful meal is more appealing to the eye...and no I don't mean a bowl of peanut M&Ms

Weigh yourself. while your mind might convince you that you aren't losing weight, numbers don't lie.

Squats are a great workout, targets a ton of muscles

Keeping a blog or diary is a great way to track your weight loss goals and successes. 

Your local farmers market is a great place to start healthy shopping

The one way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life.  ~Cyril Connolly

When you keep a weight loss journal remember to include your failures.  That is how you will learn.

Find out what motivates you and think about that every time you exercise.