Top 20 Motivational Quotes

29/10/12

Every day I read motivational quotes on my phone or laptop to help remind me that there will be reward one day for the efforts I put in at the gym. That probably makes me sound heavily extrinsically motivated, however I can assure you I'm not into bodybuilding for a pay cheque. I genuinely enjoy the commitment, life style, and most of all discipline. All of these factors are contagious in everyday life and I believe they've made me a better person. I understand that Bodybuilding is NOT a sprint and in fact a marathon, and know I have the dedication to become a top natural bodybuilder one day.

Even though It may seem like I'm motivated 100% of the time, It's not always that way. Sometimes I'd rather stay at home than go to the gym...O.k you got me, I lied. If I feel good, I want to be in the gym. If I'm not feeling too good, I want to be in there to relieve any stress. This is my top 20 motivational quotes I've found online that have helped me get back into that upbeat state of mind when not feeling my normal self.

1. "There's only two occasions when I go to the gym, when I'm in the mood...and when I'm not."

2. "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."

3. "Remember that guy that gave up? Neither does anybody else."

4. "Don't quit. You're already in pain. You're already hurt. Get a reward from it."

5. "If you're afraid of failure, you don't deserve to be successful."

6. "One day this pain will make sense to you."

7. "Bigger than yesterday, smaller than tomorrow."

8. "If you can find a path with no obstacles, It probably doesn't lead anywhere."

9. "All men are born equal, some work harder in preseason."

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10. "You don't know me. You don't know anything about me. You don't know what I'm made of or just how much I'm capable of. You don't know where I've come from nor where I'm heading. You know nothing of my highs or my lows. You don't know how fast I am, how strong I am. How resilient I am. You haven't got a clue what breakfast cereal I eat. What fragrance I wear or who I'm dating. You don't even know my name...But you will."


11. "The perosn who doesn't make mistakes is unlikely to make anything."

12. "Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one."

13. "The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war."

14. "You decide everyday who you will and will not be. Be bold in your decision but remember choose wisely."

15. "It doesn't matter how hard you work in the gym, If you don't control what you put on your plate"

16. "When writing the story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen."

17. "When you want to succeed as badly as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

18. "Don't be upset by the results you didn't get with the work you didn't do."

19. "To at any moment, be able to give up what you are, for what you will become".

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20. "Pain is temporary, it may last a minute, an hour, a day, or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take it's place. If I quit, however it lasts forever"








There's loads of quotes I've missed out that didn't make my top 20 but I was already taking forever so I'll post this before I change my mind again! Every one has their own source of motivation. Yes I read these quotes but I also take great pride in being a Daley and my family are who I represent everyday from the moment I wake up until the moment I fall back to sleep.

Who or what motivates you?

References:

http://addicted2success.com/

http://www.simplyshredded.com/

http://www.cutandjacked.com/

Monthly Measurements

In bodybuilding physiques that are classed as visually stunning are generally those regarded as being symmetrical and proportional - a state where there is an obvious balance between both sides of the body, where nothing looks out of place and everything seems to flow and taper into a harmonious whole (often referred to as the total package)

The best method, by far, to accurately determine where our individual body parts fall in terms of over symmetry and proportion is the tape measure.

Measuring the circumference of each body part will give an idea of where improvements need to be made, provided one is in reasonable shape and the individual muscles are able to be discerned - an excessive amount of fat will give a false indication of overall muscularity if taken into account when the measurements are taken - Bodybuilding.com

Measurement tips

1. Take all measurements before exercise

2. Take all measurements in a relaxed state

3. Don't pull the tape

4. Keep a diary

5. Measure both left and the right sides of the body.



Right Bicep - 14.5 inches (+.5)

Right Bicep flexed - 15.7 inches (+.2)

Left Bicep - 14.3 inches (+5)

Left Bicep flexed 15.7 - inches (+.2)
Chest - 40.1 inches (+.1)

Right Forearm - 11.7 inches (-.1)

Left Forearm - 11.7 inches (-.1)

Right Thigh - 23.3 inches (+.3)
Left Thigh - 23.1 inches (+.1)

Right Calf - 15.2 inches (+.2)
Left Calf - 15.3 inches (+.3)
Waist - 31.2 inches (+.2)
Hip - 34.4 inches (-.4)
Shoulders - 46.6 inches (-.2)
Weight -  79.9kg (+2kg)

Notes: Second month into my mass phase my weight is up by 2kg again which is really good. Steady progress is still progress. Of course it's not all lean muscle, It's a combination of water, fat and muscle. However this is ok because when its time to prepare for my competition next year, that's when I'll lose any water retention, drop fat % whilst attempting to keep as much lean muscle mass as possible.
This month I've noted my gains and losses next to this months measurements, Possibly a slight mis hap with relaxed bicep readings. I know I've slacked on forearms this month so that's understandable. As for my shoulders, I've no idea. It's shoulder day tomorrow so I've got the motivation I need!