Monday – the beginning of a new week, for some it means going to school or university, and for others, in turn, begins a new work week. In addition, many people make a decision on a Monday to finally start exercising. How many Mondays have you already made this promise to yourself and yet always found new excuses to postpone it until the next week?
To help you finally take yourself seriously and keep your word, we’ve picked out a few motivational quotes for you to finally take that first step into the gym on Monday.
“When it comes to good nutrition and exercise, there is no ‘tomorrow I start.’ Tomorrow is sickness.” – V.L. Allineare
“Success is the sum of small efforts you make every day.” – Robert Collier
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is today.” – Chinese proverb
“I do not fear the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I do fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee
“Perfection is unattainable. But when we chase it, we achieve excellence.” – Vince Lombardi
“I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it.” – Jonathan Winters
“Our greatest weakness is in giving up. The sure way to success is always to try again after all.” – Thomas Edison
“The only thing that stands between you and your goal is the bullshit you always tell yourself about why you can’t achieve it.” – Jordan Belfort
“A real decision is measured by whether you have committed a new action. If no action happens, you haven’t really decided.” – Tony Robbins
“If you’re trying to accomplish something, there will be obstacles along the way. I’ve had them. Everybody’s had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and run away. Figure out a way to climb over it, walk through it, or go around it.” – Michael Jordan
“Don’t wait. The time will never be exactly right.” – Napoleon Hill
“In the beginning, I mentally made working out the same necessity as drinking, eating, or sleeping. To a thing you just had to do every day. Later, that attitude was no longer necessary. That’s when I just really enjoyed working out. I often tell other people that discipline is very important in the beginning, but that you should always try to motivate yourself with joy.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Take good care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
“The hardest step to fitness is the first one. Take it now!” – Heather Montgomery
“Willpower is a skill.” – Jillian Michaels
” Being there is 80 percent of success.” – Woody Allen