#rp from @divatiff1908: "I crossed out the expletive because it was totally unnecessary (though sometimes I need it said like that to get through...lol). But I just has an incredible, gut punching, though brief convo with my new e-friend, training4mylife, then my boo, kwiz1 about this whole fitness journey and doing what it takes — not simply what's convenient —to reach your goals. We can't always control what happens to us, but we can control what we do about it. Barring some immobilizing illness, YOU determine your success or failure in weight loss, improved fitness and/or better health – not family, friends, circumstance, nor even a trainer, nutritionist or doctor. All the advice, tips, testimonials, medications and considerations in the world can be given to you, but it means nothing if YOU don't take heed and do the work!! There will always be challenges, obstacles, easy excuses and others to blame for your lack of progress. But none of the aforementioned will help YOU make PROGRESS. Study, research, learn about your body and how your actions affect it. Do everything YOU CAN (not want) to make your body the best temple it can be. Do the work!! Take complete charge of your health. Stop blaming happenstance and TAKE a stance. Hope this inspires you as we start a new week. Here's to a healthier you!! " #operationfitchick #noexcuses #stopblaming #startdoing #fitness