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Jan 14, 2008

motivational Monday: “Make Each Day Count”

Monday, January 14, 2008 By Natasha 2 Comments

I found this short and sweet quote that I thought is awesome for anyone battling with weight loss, building muscle to get lean for their next figure competition or whatever you are trying to accomplish this year. Read it and think about it every time you think about slacking off. I read it and now I am going to fix me a healthy lunch and lift weights. Today I will be working out my biceps, triceps, shoulders and back. I will be trying something new which is start lifting with the normal weights I use and increase the weight by 5lbs or 10lbs during my last rep in order to increase my muscle size.

Have a great day

Don’t count the days, make the days count.
- Muhammad Ali

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Jan 7, 2008

Motivational Monday: Need Motivation?

Monday, January 7, 2008 By Natasha 1 Comment

I found this quote pretty funny, but it is so true! In this game of weight loss and improving the body to weight training require daily motivation with the brain. What I kind to keep me constantly motivated is clothes that I like to wear know or other people that has success with keeping the weight off as well. I hope this quote lights the fire in you to help you reach whatever your goal may be this year in 2008.

Have a great Monday!

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”

-Zig Ziglar

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Dec 10, 2007

Motivational Monday “Ambition”

Monday, December 10, 2007 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Good Morning!

The weekend went fast and man I am exhausted already. I had to find myself a quote to get my butt motivated to continue on to my goal which is to reduce fat and lean up!! I like this quote I found and I hope you all do too. Happy Monday to you all!!

“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”

- Muhammad Ali

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Nov 26, 2007

Motivational Mondays! “Fail & Succeed”

Monday, November 26, 2007 By Natasha Leave a Comment

“One who fears failure limits his activities. Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again.”

-Henry Ford

Hey all, I like this quote because I have been unsuccessful with beginning my 32 day challenge in Friday. I find myself sneaking back into the left overs and that is not cool if I am going to lose 10-15 pound before Christmas. Today is a new day and I will get serious right now, today, this moment, this second and succeed with my goal!

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Nov 20, 2007

The Biggest Loser: Kae Gets Voted Off

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 By Natasha 2 Comments

Did you all see the biggest loser tonight? I loved it. Everyone got a chance to visit the set of my favorite show, Days of Our Lives, and get star treatment. They all got makeovers and a photo shoot. Isn’t that cool? The twist of it was as they was looking at their made over self in the mirror the mirror moved and it revealed their loved ones on the other side. I was in tears. It was so nice to see them celebrate getting healthier.

The bitter sweet of the show is when they voted Kae off. I really didn’t want to see her go. She so motivated the entire team with her honesty, strength and loyalty. However, I knew that when she would have to go home she would be fine. As a matter of fact when she did get home to see her family I was so in tears. When her mom saw for the first time in a while she was shocked and in tears! I just flashed back to when my mom visited here after I had lost the weight and when she saw me we were both in tears. It is a wonderful feeling a accomplishment and how people view you and you in turn inspire them. Way to go Kae. She is another favorite of mine and she is definitely in line to win the runner up prize at the season finale.

Did you all see her live weigh in after the show? She revealed losing a total of 88 pounds since leaving the show!! She looked absolutely amazing, beautiful and confident. Did you also see her story in the Prevention magazine? She made the cover!! What an inspiring story. If you did check it out it is still on the newsstands. I know I just came from Wal-mart. My curling iron broke and I need a new one. hee hee

Well, I will be back

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Nov 19, 2007

Motivational Mondays! “Determination is Key”

Monday, November 19, 2007 By Natasha Leave a Comment

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“I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.”

-Thomas Alva EdisonI needed this quote today. Last night I was feeling frustrated with myself because I wanted to get my cardio in, but my body was not physically able. So I will not look at that instance as defeat, but another challenge to conquer. So today I am taking the step forward. I hope that you all enjoy this quote I found and if you have a favorite on that you would like for me to post on another Monday let me know.

Have a great day

Tags: Motivation, determination

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Nov 5, 2007

Motivational Mondays! “Happiness”

Monday, November 5, 2007 By Natasha Leave a Comment

“The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. ”
- Allan K. Chalmers

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Oct 29, 2007

Motivational Monday “Explore. Dream. Discover”

Monday, October 29, 2007 By Natasha Leave a Comment

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by
the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.

– Mark Twain

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Oct 23, 2007

Listen & Feel Re-Energized NOW!!

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 By Natasha Leave a Comment

I just had to post this song today inspired by my friend Tressa. If you are feeling down and need a pick me upper listen to this song by Heather Small called “Proud”. I have just listened to it again and I am feeling soooooooo much better and I am ready to enjoy this day to the fullest and end it with a proud feeling.

Enjoy!!!