Top 133 Quotes & Sayings by Denise Austin - Page 2

Walking is easy for most people to adopt into their lifestyle, regardless of their current level of fitness. Plus is convenient and fun!

My unique contribution to the fitness industry is bringing fitness into the home through cable, VHS, DVD and now digital formats.

Exercise is the best preventative medicine there is.

We have to stay healthy no matter how old we are.

As fiber and other nondigestible carbs pass through your intestine, they bring other nutrients - often fat - along for the ride. This prevents your intestine from breaking down and absorbing some of the fat and cholesterol from the food you eat.

Working out with someone will help you to feel committed.

Constant slumping increases the stress on the spine and joints, and can lead to headaches, neck and shoulder tension, and lower-back pain.

When my jeans feel too tight, I know I need to cut back on desserts and step up my workouts.

Exercise is a great way to get rid of stress and anxiety. It clears the head and gets rid of all that stuff that is annoying you and really isn't all that important. It filters out any grouchie-ness - it's a great mental filter.

I love to eat and go out to dinner with friends and family and order all kinds of things. I love dessert.

In other fitness pursuits, you may have learned to go through the motions first and perfect your form second. In Pilates, it's the other way around. You learn to control your abs first and then proceed through a series of more progressive movements. At all times, you should feel in control of your body.

It is extremely hard to break bad habits and takes a long time to start new, healthy ones.

Fiber and other nondigestible carbs are bulky and tend to slow digestion, which, in turn, eases the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. When glucose enters the bloodstream more slowly, cells are better able to burn it for energy.

I enjoy all my relationships with my husband, my kids, my sisters and my girlfriends and maintaining a healthy relationships across the board nurtures my soul.

Working the deltoid muscles along the front and top will give you everyday lifting power and help eliminate sloping shoulders, making your waist appear thinner.

I went to the University of Arizona on a full athletic scholarship for gymnastics, where I competed and got 9th in the nation at the NCAAs.

Most of us tend toward muscular imbalance. Typically our chest and front shoulder muscles are stronger than our upper back and rear shoulder muscles. As a result, our chins jut out, our shoulders round, and our backs sway.

I believe in good, healthy meals.

When you eat foods high in fiber, you feel full faster, making you less likely to overeat and more likely to have weight loss.

I really eat in moderation.

Whenever you leave home and your daily routine, it's way too easy to abandon your regular workouts. That's why resistance bands make great travel companions.

Inner-thigh strength is important, and not just for appearance sake. If you enjoy - or have always wanted to try - ice skating or roller blading, strong inner thighs will come in handy.

I've been fit my whole life. I'm not a fat-turned-fit story.

As a mom, I'm always balancing my life. I want to teach people the way I balance it, and really teach women how to stay fit and take care of themselves.

When someone tells me that I look great, I say thanks and then share a secret: It's not the clothes or the makeup; it's my posture.

I like sit-ups and ab exercises. I always want to keep my tummy flat and tight, even as I age. It keeps your back healthy and keeps you young.

One of the easiest ways to get a buff back is with exercise bands. They're inexpensive, and you can increase resistance by moving a hand to shorten their length.

I'm a big believer that as you age, you need to stretch more.

Whenever I over-indulge - usually by eating too much dessert - I see the results in my thighs. The backs of my thighs begin to lose their smoothness as the hints of cellulite threaten to turn them into 'cottage cheese.'

Take a tip from racewalkers and marathoners, and strengthen your stride with resistance exercises. By training your walking muscles, you'll have more power to pick up the pace.

Finding a convenient exercise routine is the key, because you're much more likely to stick with it.

I used to have a 28-inch waist.' I hear this complaint from women over 40 a lot, and I can sympathize.

I love handfuls of almonds, laced with wasabi flavor - because it is sinus clearing and satisfies that salty craving with a kick!

As you build muscle, remember that the scale may stay the same, but you won't.

I like to go to yoga classes and sweat a lot.

Your personal gym should be a place where you can exercise and just be yourself.

I even kind of eat well 80 percent of the time and have my treats 20 percent of the time. I don't just eat salads, but I truly believe in eating healthy foods, fresh fruits and vegetables every day. I'm a real person.

Sometimes I log more than my fair share of hours on my tush - behind my desk, in the car, in front of the TV. And all that sitting can turn even the tightest buns into rice pudding.

It's every woman's dream: looking fabulous in her favorite pair of Levi's.

I believe in sensible, moderate exercise. I try to do something every day, at least 20 minutes per day. I don't think it's realistic to ask people to work out 90 minutes a day.

Life is pulled by goals and pushed by drive. Make sure you have both!

Life is too short to waste time harboring bad feelings about anyone. Forgive, forget, then move on!

One of a person's greatest emotional needs is to feel appreciated. Start by appreciating yourself.

There will be difficulties to face on the way to being successful. You can weather the storms.

Success comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration, and inspiration!

If fitness came in a bottle,everyone would have a great body. Skip the quick fixes;hard work is what ensures lasting results!

The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body - and vice versa.

Your life is not a dress rehearsal - this is it! It's show time!

Don't stop moving - the best time of your life is just around the corner!

You don't have to do everything; just do what really matters.

Life is a challenge. Realize that and work, every day, to rise up and meet it.

You can - because you believe that you can.

Be positive about the future. The road ahead will be worth it!

Friendship, love, health, energy, enthusiasm, and joy are the things that make life worth living and exploring.

Happy people attract other happy people. Show the world your smile, and the world will smile back.

There is nothing more rewarding than taking care of yourself!

Unleash your life's potential! Don't hold back on the things you've always wanted to do. Go for it!

When you just don't think you can, keep going! Getting through those weak moments is how you become stronger.

Once you get in shape, you'll be amazed at how many other goals you'll want to achieve in your life. Fitness breeds enthusiasm.

Happiness and a positive attitude are gifts you can pass along. So get out there and start giving.