When friends tell you how awesome you look, drop the "I still have more to go" crap. You worked hard and you deserve the compliment!

The truth is that you are as unique on the inside as you are on the outside.

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.

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.

Why choose to fail when success is an option?

It's important to stay true to yourself. You have to know your weaknesses and recruit support when and where you need it.

At the end of the day, your health is your responsibility.