We know making gains starts with the little things and that the biggest change in personal health and wellness is often the product of all the work that happens when nobody's watching. And that's why we're in your corner. This is for the people who are about to embark on a new chapter. This is for the people hoping to steer their life for the better, whether it's a new diet, fitness plan or otherwise. 

So we figured we'd do something fun this week and compile a quick list of some of our favorite inspirational quotes, thoughts and sayings to keep the fire burning. We know that a strong mind supports a strong body, so use these when you're feeling challenged!

Inspirational Quotes for Better Fitness and Diet Routines

• Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
• Changes happen over time, not overnight.
• Life is tough, but so are you.
• Fitness is not about being better than everyone else. It's about being better than you used to be.
• The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.
• Be the person who decided to go for it!
• Even slow progress is better than no progress.
• Health is an investment, not an expense.
• Do it for the after selfie.
• Don't just build a summer body, build a lifestyle.
• If you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it.
• Set goals. Crush them. Clap for yourself. Repeat.
• You might not be there yet, but it doesn't mean you don't have what it takes.
• Is what you're doing today getting you closer to what you dream of for tomorrow?
• Someone busier than you is working out right now.
• Be stronger than your excuses.
• Surround yourself with people who are ready to lift you higher.
• Eat better, not less.
• Here's the choice: Throw in the towel or use it to wipe the sweat off your face.
• This month's choices are next month's body.
• The moment you want to quit is precisely the time to keep pushing.
• Fall in love with the process and results will follow.
• Create healthy habits, not restrictions.
• I hope you wake up feeling strong, powerful and capable.
• Eating well is a form of self-respect.
• Turn a setback into a comeback.
• Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.
• If it doesn't challenge you, it will not change you.
• Don't let the weekend become your weak end.
• Your body needs nutrients, not calories.
• The act of getting stronger starts in your mind, then the gym.

What's your mantra? Is there something you write on a sticky note or save as your screensaver to stay motivated when the going gets tough? We believe that positive thought and mental strength is key to achieving health and wellness goals. If you can change the story you tell yourself in the mirror, you can change your life!

Here's to eating better, growing stronger, living fuller and enjoying all that health has to offer.