1.

“The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more

efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your

talent to produce outstanding results.”

Anthony Robbins

By exercising and resting adequately we will gain energy that can be used in other areas of our life. Therefore and improvement in your level of health and fitness may result in an improvement in your career or social life.

2.

“The hardest thing about exercise is to start doing it. Once you are

doing exercise regularly, the hardest thing is to stop it.”

Erin Gray

It seems to be a common belief among people who do not exercise enough that working out is something you always have to force yourself to do. It couldn’t be further from the truth. An effort is needed to create the habit of exercising, which might take a month or two, but when that is done you won’t see it as something you have to force yourself to do.

3.

“Fitness needs to be perceived as fun and games or we subconsciously avoid it.”

Alan Thicke

If you do not enjoy exercise, you haven’t found the exercise that is right for you. Try working out i different ways: Play basketball, ride your bike or do some yardwork.

4.

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”

Woody Allen

If you do not feel like exercising but you still feel that you should do so, then put your running shoes on and go outdoors before deciding.

5.

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
World Health Organization, 1948

If you believe that being healthy is about eating salad and taking constant power-walks, then you’re wrong. Very wrong. Health is affected by so much more that just a good diet and exercise. In order to reach a state of true health and well-being, we must avoid stress, have a good social life and spend our time doing things we really enjoy.

Share your own health quotes or tips below.

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1. 5 Health Quotes and What We Can Learn From Them, Pt. I

1.

“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.”

Hippocrates

Today, we often cure sickness and disease with pills and treatments. It has to change. By maintaining a good and healthy diet and combine it with exercise, we can effectively prevent sickness.

2.

“Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.”

Earl of Derby

“I don’t have time to exercise” is a common excuse. What many people don’t realise is that by exercising we get more energy, can work more effectively and avoid illness. By spending some time exercising, we’ll end up saving time.

3.

“Exercise is good for your mind, body, and soul.”

Susie Michelle Cortright

By exercising we don’t only become strong, fit and resistant to illness, but also more relaxed and happy. To invest in your health is therefore not only a way to become more good-looking or less ill, but also a way to increase your overall enjoyment of life.

4.

“Our health always seems much more valuable after we lose it.”

Unknown

Health is one of the things that is often not appreciated until we lose it. Therefore, make sure to not only be healthy but also to enjoy your health while you can.

5.

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”

Jim Rohn

You only have one body. If you destroy it through smoking, drinking in abundance or eating the wrong food all the time, you’ll lose your health. And, as said above, it is often when we lose our health that we learn to value it.

If you have any other great quotes on health or fitness, feel free to share them below!

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To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did.  I ought to know because I’ve done it a thousand times.  – Mark Twain

The benefits of quitting smoking are almost unlimited. When you quit, you will notice your health improve in not just a few ways, but in almost every way possible. You will get more energy, you will be sick less and you will be more alive than ever.

Have you ever wanted to stop smoking, but haven’t been able to? Sadly, it’s a very common problem. However, if you’re serious about quitting, these are some of the benefits you can expect to gain.

When you quit smoking, you will get…

1. Better blood circulation, and therefore warmer hands and feet.
2. Higher energy levels.
3. Increased stamina.
4. Improved sense of taste.
5. Improved sense of smell.
6. Less feelings of thirst.
7. Less dry lips and mouth
8. Lower blood pressure.
9. Better pulse rates.
10. Lower risk of gum diseases.
11. Lower risk of cancer.
12. Lower risk of heart attack.
13. Lower risk of stroke.
14. Lower risk of blindness.
15. Lower risk of impotence.
16. Lower risk of miscarriage.
17. Lower risk of having to amputate limbs.
18. Higher levels of antioxidants.
19. Strengthened immune system.
20. Higher blood oxygen levels.
21. Increased lung capacity.
22. Increased capacity to build muscles.
23. Less nausea from smoking too much.
24. Less coughing.
25. Less trembling hands.
26. Improved vision.
27. Less wrinkles and more beautiful skin.
28. Less yellow skin on fingers.
29. Less yellow nails.
30. Whiter teeth.
31. Less smelly clothes and hair.
32. Less feelings of guilt.
33. Possible improved self-image.
34. Decreased levels of stress hormones.
35. Increased sense of wellbeing.
36. Improved self-control.
37. Improved health of the people around you.
38. More cash and a better economy.
39. Lower life insurance premiums.
40. More available time for your loved ones.
41. A longer life.

If you’re a smoker, make your own list of benefits of not quitting. How many things can you come up with? It’s unlikely the list would be very long. Creating lists of pros and cons is a great way to give you motivation to change any habit.

Smoking cessation is not easy, but you can succeed if you put all your effort into it. Keep reminding yourself of the benefits you can gain. Visualize yourself as a happy non-smoker. Believe in your ability to succeed.

You have the ability to do it, right here and right now.

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Do you find it hard get motivated when it comes to exercise? Well, you’re not alone. However, here are some tips that works well for many people:

1. Don’t rush it! A common mistake is to have an “everything-or-nothing” kind of attitude, and a lot of people therefore shift between exercising a lot and not exercising at all. Believe me – it’s better to start small and take it easy. When you’ve gotten used to that small amount of exercise, you can move on. It’s better to run for 15 minutes a week than to not run at all.
2. Don’t do it alone. Working out with someone else is a great way to stick to your exercising plan. It can also make exercising much more fun.
3. Do it in the morning. Working out in the morning makes you more likely to stick to your program. Light exercise before breakfast – such as taking a walk – is also a great way to burn fat.
4. Find the things you like. Everybody have a favourite way to work out, even if some people haven’t discovered their yet. Personally I really enjoy going to the gym, but I find activities such as indoor cycling a bit boring. If you don’t enjoy exercising, try something new. What about soccer, tennis, mountain biking, swimming, rock climbing, karate or weight-lifting? Check around for possible activities in your area.
5. Keep a journal. Let’s say you’re going to the gym. Try writing down how heavy weights you use and how many reps and sets you do. If you run, write down how far and fast you run. It’s a great boost for your motivation and confidence to notice you are improving. If you want to, start a blog where you write down your progress.
6. Make it a habit. When your body gets used to working out, you won’t have to force yourself to do it. Exercise a few times a week for a few weeks and you’ll notice how your body creates an addiction. After a few months you may have to force yourself not to go exercising. That’s often the case for me.
7. Don’t think. Avoid coming up with excuses not to exercise – just do it. Don’t even make not working out an option. You’ll thank yourself later.
8. Rest. Even if you’re a top athlete, your body need to rest. Otherwise you will eventually burn out or get injured, and you won’t be very motivated (or even able) to work out.
9. Think of how you’ll look. Visualize it. Those ripped abs could be yours (yeah, really).
10. Get a coach. May cost you some money, but may very well be worth it.
11. Think long-term. You might not notice the results within a week, but think about how fit you could be in a year, in two years or in five years. Exercising on a regular basis may even make you live longer.
12. Keep it varied. Else you might get bored. If you realize you’ve become tired of some kind of exercise, try something completely new.
13. Join a competition or a race. It’s a great way to stick to your program. If you don’t want to join a competition, at least set some personal goals, e.g. a certain distance you will be able to run at a certain date.

Now it’s up to you. The thing that I’d say is the most important on the list is number 1, since it’s a very common mistake to start too fast or hard.

Do you have any other tips that have worked great for you?

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