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 The recent outrage and debate over supermodel Kate Moss’s comments in a Women’s Wear Daily interview regarding her statement “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” made me curious about the origin of that phrase. I found that “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels” is a phrase that originated from Weight Watchers, but has also been linked to pro anorexia (yes there are such places!) websites. It seems that the messenger is as critical as the message in this circumstance, since Kate Moss is extremely thin, the thought that she lives by this motto is disturbing, but if we heard someone like Valerie Burtinelli use this phrase would the reaction be different?
Personally I do not like the motto cited above. I feel “skinny” or “thin” should not be the focus. I do think “health” and “vitality” are a much more powerful aim. A reminder like, “Nothing tastes as good as being healthy and full of energy feels” can be helpful when looking at a table full of Christmas cupcakes.
Key phrases, mottos or mantras can boost our resolve to achieve our goals, but the goal should always be in alignment with health not extreme thinness. Affirmations with aligned actions can create powerful transformations in our lives.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes on motivation and health that you can turn into affirmations of your own:
“The body is a sacred garment. It’s your first and last garment; it is what you enter life in and what you depart life with, and it should be treated with honor.”
Martha Graham
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Robert Collier
"Your focus is everything.”
William James
“Virtually nothing on earth can stop a person with a positive attitude who has their goal clearly in sight.”
Denis Waitley
“Discipline is remembering what you want.”
David Campbell
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.”
Alice Walker
“Discipline means choices. Every time you say yes to a goal or objective you say no to many more.”
Sybil Stanton
"First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they’ll eventually conquer you.”
Ancient Proverb
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.”
Aristotle
”When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no “I'll start tomorrow." Tomorrow is disease.”
V.L. Allineare
Words do have power and so do you! Choose your words wisely when talking about your health and know that you can achieve greatness when your positive words match your efforts and imagination!
How about this for a motto: To you your health!
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Ashley Marriott has been a professional in the field of fitness for more than 14 years. She is the creator of Burn ‘N Firm, a popular DVD full body cardio dance workout series. She is dedicated to using her experience and energy to educate and encourage people to reach their fitness goals. Her dedication to empower others through fitness led her to write the book, Dump Your Trainer.
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