Inspirational quotes are a great way to start off the week. Here’s 7 of my favorite quotes to keep in mind when things get tough.

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. – Carol Burnett
Often we just want others to take over and change things for us. Lasting change will come from within!

Fit is not a destination. It is a way of life.
You’ll often hear that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. The truth is that there’s no finish line, we’re in it for life.

Be the one who decided to go for it.
Sometimes you have to just trust the process and go for it! Getting started is the hardest part.

I’m working on myself, for myself, by myself.
Work for what you want, and the results will follow. You’re doing this for you, no one else.

When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.
There will be tough times where you want to give up. That’s why it’s important to figure out your “why” and remind yourself of it when you struggle.

Success is loving life and daring to live it. – Maya Angelou
Success can be defined in many different ways. What does success mean to you?

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. – Arthur Ashe
If you haven’t started yet, it’s time to just make that leap of faith. You can gather the tools you need as you go.