Thriving. That's fighting... Surviving is barely getting by.

Fitness isn’t about building a better body. It’s about building a better life.

Witnessing the bond between a parent and their little ones firsthand really brought home to me how much I was missing.

I come from the school of being (stereotyped) since I was five years old. And I know that I should not be putting my personal issues on the table or letting them effect my work.

Don't blame anyone or anything for your situation or problems. When you do that, you are saying that you are powerless over your own life—which is utter crap. An empowering step to reclaiming your life is taking responsibility.

You're much more likely to reach your goals if they're your goals, speaking to your desires, rather than the desires of outside influences. Goals that are meaningful to you will keep you inspired and driven towards success.

Nobody is perfect, so get over the fear of being or doing everything perfectly. Besides perfect is boring.