7 Inspiring Quotes To Get Your Ass Off The Couch (And Into The Gym)

When it comes to diet, health, and exercise, we all the want the same things — to look and feel amazing, build our confidence, and live long, healthy lives. Such simple, clear goals, but the road to these end points isn't always clear. 

We're bombarded with so much information nowadays, and so much of it is conflicting that it's easy to get sidetracked, sidelined, or straight up overwhelmed.

As a nutrition and fitness coach, I see this all the time. Clients who come in confused about everything — what they should eat, how they should work out — and many don't even know where to start.

Instead of pointing you to a dozen of my posts and podcasts with detailed answers for these vital questions, I want instead to simplify by pulling together seven vital, inspirational quotes that will help you start making powerful choices for your health today.

1. Consistency is key!

2. Yes, it's 100 percent possible to age healthily.

3. Stop thinking so much.

4. Focus on the essentials.

5. Think positive.

6. Cut out the bad habits completely.

7. Set your goals, and stick to them.

Yuri Elkaim is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and author of the NYTimes Best-selling book, "The All-Day Energy Diet." In his upcoming book, "The All-Day Fat-Burning Diet," (Rodale, 2015) he walks readers through a 5-day food cycling program guaranteed to double your weight loss. Look for it in bookstores December 2015.