Mind Over Matter

If you find yourself getting lax in your efforts to maintain your fitness New Year's Resolutions lately (which is a common thing to happen around this time of year), you may need an adjustment of your mindset. Attitude is the how, what, and why of it all. For a bit of motivation, print out the sentiments below and post them around your house or office.

• Exercise in the here and now. Don't think of it as weight loss tomorrow, but a bit of health today, right now.
• Own it! Invest in your well-being as you would a home or a car. Every nutritious food you eat and active thing you do is a deposit into the bank of good health.
• Progress is the goal, not perfection!
• Be thankful that you are alive today and recognize that you have the ability to live a better tomorrow.
• There is no futility in trying. Only quitting results in time lost.
• Renew and reuse your body each day for sustainable living.
• Lessons from the past lead to a healthier tomorrow.
• There are many drummers. Only you can find your own rhythm.
• A single step gets you closer to the finish line.
• Breathe, embrace, and savor.
• Inner growth sprouts from the seed of hope.
• Good balance is achieved by a centered approach.