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DEL.ICIO.USNever Give up on yourself!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I had PT and acupuncture on my knees last week and they have felt pretty good the last couple of days. I am very thankful. With work conflicts last week I didn’t meet with Creed to train. Truly it was work conflicts; although last week I would not admit this it was hard about thinking to get back into the routine after being away a few weeks.
I wonder why that is? I know the exercise is a “MUST” in my life, along with eating healthy if I want to continue to move forward. This Monday I will be back in the gym and will give it a 110% even though I mentally am not ready to give it my all.
Therefore to boost my desire and energy both physically and mentally I have been searching the internet for quotes from personal trainers, athletes, etc. to give me the push I need. I want to share some of them with you:
Bob Harper -the Biggest Loser: No quitting. Not today. Not tomorrow. Never give up! Tiger Woods - Athlete: You can always become better. Lance Armstrong - Athlete: Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. Bob Greene - Author, personal trainer: The true goal is to be happy with yourself today. Muhammad Ali - Athlete: It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.
After searching for quotes, I remember I had something I keep in one of my Bibles. It is about Abraham Lincoln. As a child I always admire President Lincoln and I think below is why!
A common list of the failures of Abraham Lincoln (along with a few successes) is:
•1831 - Lost his job
•1832 - Defeated in run for Illinois State Legislature
•1833 - Failed in business
•1834 - Elected to Illinois State Legislature (success)
•1835 - Sweetheart died
•1836 - Had nervous breakdown
•1838 - Defeated in run for Illinois House Speaker
•1843 - Defeated in run for nomination for U.S. Congress
•1846 - Elected to Congress (success)
•1848 - Lost re-nomination
•1849 - Rejected for land officer position
•1854 - Defeated in run for U.S. Senate
•1856 - Defeated in run for nomination for Vice President
•1858 - Again defeated in run for U.S. Senate
•1860 - Elected President (success)
Reading this tonight gave me the push I needed for Monday. No matter how many times I fail there is hope for me to be successful, I just have to try and try again as I never give up on myself.
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By atlcubsfan
May 7, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this
That’s a great attitude, Laura. The Lance Armstrong quote is especially powerful.
Philippians 4:13 is another: I can do EVERYTHING through Him who gives me strength.
‘Hope your workout today goes well and gives you a positive start to the week.
Best—
Jay
By Suzanne
May 7, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this
Dr. Phill-Winners do what Losers are unwilling to do.
Keep up the great work!
Suzanne~
By Jim
May 7, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
Keep up the great attitude and great work Laura, you have inspired me to get back to the gym and starting to eat healthier!
By Randal
May 7, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this
Great job Laura! Just keep moving forward and you will succeed.
By Mike
May 7, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
Bob Greene - Author, personal trainer: “The true goal is to be happy with yourself today.” This is my favorite quote for both of us today. We are each responsible for our own actions and only we can determine the proper course for ourselves.
By Mike T.
May 10, 2007 5:42 PM | Link to this
Hey, Laura. Last week was just a little speed bump. You’ve still come so far and should feel really good about your accomplishments. But I know our journeys are sometimes frustrating and we need encouragement. Hopefully, your friends and family offer a lot of encouragement. But remember that our true hope and encouragement is still in Christ. Revelation 2:19 says, “I know your works, your love, faith, service, patient endurance, and that your last works are more than the first.” That really puts things in perspective about the importance of endurance. Also, I’m not a big Jim Rhome fan, but here is a good quote from him, “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” But please don’t overdo it (your body has limits)! Keep up the great work and glorifying God in all that you do! Your Friend, Mike T.
By Valerie
May 15, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this
Go, Laura, go! You can do it!