“Goals, on the other hand, are specific things you have decided you need to accomplish within a clearly defined period of time.”

There is a world of difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

To have a functioning body and not to use it is like having 20/20 vision and never opening your eyes.

Before even considering an exercise and nutrition program, I recommend that the person put on some swim trunks and have somebody take a photo of them.

We would all be better off if our doctors took us aside, sat down next to us, and gave us this compassionate, yet universally true, warning,

The foundation of success is intense desire.

Focus on progress not perfection.

No matter who you are, no matter what you do, you absolutely, positively do have the power to change.

Most people are in favor of change, as long as they can continue to do things the same as they always have.

Stress should be a powerful driving force, not an obstacle.

FOOD is the most widely abused anti-anxiety drug in America, and EXERCISE is the most potent yet underutilized antidepressant.