I am not sure if I am the only one but sometimes the right words can change my thought process for the whole week. I love reading inspiring quotes and also inspiring movies.

 Today I read a quote that really inspired me to focus on my fitness and career goals even more.

 ”Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is true strength.”

 How many of us surrender when the times get tough? Whether it be when life gets tough or even fitness and nutrition get tough? It’s easy to succumb to all the curve balls life throws at us. But I truly believe the strongest people and the people who achieve the most in life are the ones who go to bat each day and take a swing at life. They don’t sit back and expect things to fall in their lap. They put forth the effort everyday.

 You will never be successful in reaching your goals if you don’t try. You will never lose weight if don’t make an effort.

• There will be times when exercise will be the last thing you want to do and going home and turning on the tv will seem very appealing.

•  There will be times when you will be driving home  when you didn’t plan ahead and that fast food drive thru will be calling your name.

BUT IF YOU MAKE YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS A TOP PRIORITY IN YOUR LIFE YOU CAN RESIST ANY TEMPTATION THAT MIGHT TAKE YOU DOWN THAT WRONG PATH.

Those who love inspiring movies and haven’t seen it yet should check out the latest and 6th installment of the Rocky saga “Rocky Balboa”. Its a true movie for the family and teaches you to never give up and never stop believing in yourself and what you can accomplish. I will leave you with a quote from the movie:

Let me tell you something you already know. the world aint all sunshine and rainbows. Its a very mean and nasty place, and I dont care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody, is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit, its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.
-Rocky Balboa

Yo! That’s deep Rock!

Your Fitness and Coach,

~David Modderman