I want you to feel like you're going to die.

Both belly bulge and love handles are about excess body fat, not lack of muscle. Crunches and ab exercises are therefore not the solution. The best way to reduce these problem areas is to reduce your overall body fat percentage, and we all know that that requires diet and exercise.

I can always use a good chest fly in my life

Ask yourself, "Why do I want to be in shape?" and write all ... Put your list everywhere to constantly remind yourself why you're doing what you're doing and how your life will improve by becoming fitter.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!

Look. Listen. Learn. Stay open. Your destiny is awaiting you.

You can look for external sources of motivation and that can catalyze a change, but it won't sustain one. It has to be from an internal desire.