Your Questions About Motivational Speeches

Mary asks…

I am a coach and i need motivational speeches quotations and videos please help?

admin answers:

That’s funny, I am a Motivational Speaker. I cannot really give you any advice because I do not know what sport you are involved in. So I would definitely go to the library and check out a book on motivational speaking. They give you different speeches for different occasions!! Have a great New year!!

Steven asks…

is it dumb to write a motivational speech about imagination?

just wondering lol
if this IS dumb, then should i write about working to achieve dreams instead?
oh, and if you think i should write about this, can you please give me some ideas on what to write about?

admin answers:

Dumb, are you kidding me?

Imagination has been SO important throughout our history. Without imagination we, as a society would not evolve, we would still be cavemen.

Hundreds, if not thousands of inventions stemmed or derived from imagination.

To imagine something, could be fairies, or car parts, is thinking “outside the box”, you are not constrained to just what you are told, you go beyond the “stop” sign.

You engage in the “what if”, “What if I do this to this part, I imagine that this is what will happen, let’s try it and see”.

Maria asks…

Can someone give me some ideas about motivational speech to encourage the student to pass their GCSE’S?

( I need this by Sunday afternoon- And this is my talking and listening homework.. I just need ideas to help me to get a good grade and to extend my speech. I am a Yr. 12 student.. Please help me. Thank you very much.. )

admin answers:

Seems like the majority of motivational speeches in this area focus on money but it has been my experience that there is one area where people respond well and without a conscious thought of what is happening to them.

People all have needs, and of those needs, the need for being needed is typically the strongest of all. Money, prestige and power all come through fulfilling ones goals but happiness is only found by filling the need to be needed. I believe this is why pets become so popular with people as our ability to take care of them fills that need to be needed.

I believe that the answer to your question lies within the needs and desires of those students you are about to address. Their inner most needs can be fulfilled by becoming the very best person that they can be. To possess the education necessary to achieve goals is important but that same education also fills the need to be needed on an everyday basis. People with an education are always needed by those around them. Businesses need them, friends need them and strangers need them too.

I should add that the need to be needed is not the same as being codependent upon others but is the need to be accepted and admired by those around you. This being said, when people begin coming to you for answers and advice, that need to be needed will be nourished.

Michael asks…

Do you think Bush will get very many motivational speech jobs after he is out of office?

I bet you Bush will be out of the spot light for a long time. I hope they exile him to Iraq since he seems to love that country more than America.

admin answers:

Yes he will move to the embassy his new 700billion dollar palace and pray to god those people protect his sorry ass since his secret service will no longer be after 10yrs, Maybe the best money ever saved, Oohhh that could be why he is trying to destroy America, so he does not have to worry why he won’t be protected on our money

Joseph asks…

Can anyone give me their best motivational speech for writing?

I finished a chapter of a story I was working on and I let someone read it. They did said the plot was good but they did say there were some grammar errors and they had to read some sentence over and over again to understand what I’m trying to say. They wasn’t saying it to be mean but it kind of made me lose the motivation to fix the errors I had and continue on to chapter 2. I just need a little boost to help me keep the story going.

admin answers:

COME ON MAN! PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER AND GET WRITING! DO YOU WANT TO WRITE A BOOK? DO YOU NOW?!?!?!? THEN GET OFF THE INTERNET AND OPEN WORD PROCESSOR. RIGHT NOW! PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! YOU’RE NEVER GOING TO BE GOOD UNLESS YOU PRACTICE AND WRITE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!! MAYBE THIS ISN’T THE STORY THAT WILL TURN OUT TO BE THE ONE YOU PUBLISH! THAT’S OKAY, BUT YOU CAN’T STOP NOW! IF YOU’RE TIRED OF THE IDEA, START A WHOLE NEW FREAKIN STORY! YOU DON’T BECOME BETTER BY JUST SITTING THERE! YOU HAVE TO LEARN OVER TIME! GET GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was that okay?

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Your Questions About Motivational Quotes

Jenny asks…

What are some motivational quotes JIM MORRISON said?

Jim Morrison once stated “”The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask.”

I’M WRITING AN ESSAY ON HIM..

admin answers:

One time he said something about the only way to be free was to be who you really are. I’m almost positive it’s not the same quote that you posted in the details, and it was better and longer and similar.

I’m sorry that I can’t really focus on this right now because I have a lot to do because I’m moving back to NY a week from Sunday because my graduation is a week from tonight and my dad, sis, bro-in-law, and niece are all coming. On top of that, during this week I need to pack up everything I own, sell my car (because I’m going by plane, not car like I had planned), go to three four hour graduation practices because my school thinks we’re retards who can’t figure out how to walk, I need to load up my MP3 player tonight with 100+ songs, one of my favorite girls is mad at me right now so I have to try console her through text messages because she doesn’t want her boyfriend to get mad that she’s talking to another guy I guess, and I really wanted to take another one of my favorite girls out to dinner this week before I left, but I don’t even know if I’ll have time because of all this other stuff.

However… I would suggest thinking about different Doors’ songs and think of great quotes from those songs. There has to be a lot. The man did write the greatest song of all time (Light My Fire). At least I think it’s the best song of all time, I don’t know if you agree.

But good luck, and I hope you do well on your essay! I did one on my idol, Bruce Springsteen, last semester, and it was awesome learning things about him!

William asks…

Where can i find motivational quotes free?

Since many people is looking for it, i had created one version of my own, which is given to public for free…

Feel free to drop by: http://motivate.bigbig.com/

Download your copy today!

admin answers:

Dont be lazy, friendd!!
Go to google ^-^

Betty asks…

Do you have any favourite motivational quotes?

The one that make you stay strong all the time and keep you in high spirit .

admin answers:

Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today. James Dean

A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. John A. Shedd

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice: It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. William Jennings Bryan

Have a nice day! :)

Carol asks…

Does anyone know any motivational quotes?

I need quotes to motivate me to be a better person. Quotes like “Life won’t wait” and “you have to make it happen”. Anyone have any ideas?

admin answers:

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to those who are actually in the arena, who strive valiantly who know the great enthusiasm, the great devotions, and spend themselves in a worthy cause who at the best, know the triumph of high achievement and who, at the worst, if they fail, fail while daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. ~ Theodore Roosevelt ~

You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.
~ Alan Alda ~

Back of ninety-nine out of one-hundred assertions that a thing cannot be done is nothing, but the unwillingness to do it. ~ William Feather ~

If you never budge, don’t expect a push. ~ Malcolm S. Forbes ~

One of the reasons mature people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.
~ John W. Gardner ~

If you play it safe in life, you’ve decided that you don’t want to grow anymore. ~ Shirley Hufstedler ~

And the trouble is, if you don’t risk anything, you risk even more. ~ Erica Jong ~

You’ve got to keep fighting you’ve got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.
~ Elia Kazan ~

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. ~ Helen Keller ~

There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.
~ John F. Kennedy ~

It is better to be boldly decisive and risk being wrong than to agonize at length and be right too late.
Marilyn Moats Kennedy ~

People that are orthodox when they are young are in danger of being middle-aged all their lives.
~ Walter Lippmann ~

Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible. ~ Cadet Maxim ~

Who dares wins. ~ Motto of the British Special Air Service ~

Never tell me the odds. ~ Star Wars – Han Solo ~

If we are intended for great ends, we are called to great hazards.
~ Henry Cardinal Newman ~

Risk is essential. There is not growth of inspiration in staying within what is safe and comfortable. Once you find out what you do best, why not try something else?
~ Alex Noble ~

Educated risks are the key to success. ~ William Olsten ~

“How does one become a butterfly?” she asked pensively. “You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” ~ Trina Paulus ~

There is no gathering the rose without being pricked by the thorns. ~ Pilpay ~

Others attempt to live cautiously in the safety of established patterns. They do not feel fulfilled, yet they have found a formula not of success (whatever that is), but of avoiding failure. This is the living death — when security becomes the overwhelming consideration. ~ Randy Read ~

Why not go out on a limb? Isn’t that where the fruit is? ~ Frank Scully ~

If you are never scared, embarrassed, or hurt, it means you never take chances. ~ Julia Soul ~

It is better to err on the side of daring than the side of caution. ~ Alvin Toffler ~

He who dares nothing need hope for nothing. ~ Source Unknown ~

If your life is free of failures, you’re not taking enough risks. ~ Source Unknown ~

If you want to stand out, don’t be different, be outstanding. ~ Meredith West ~

Progress always involves risk you can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. ~ Frederick Wilcox ~

Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Thomas Edison

Whether you think you can do a thing or not do a thing, you’re right. Henry Ford

Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure. Napoleon Hill

The world has the habit of making room for the man whose actions show that he knows where he is going. Napoleon Hill

As a man thinketh, so he is. The Bible

Two roads diverge in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Robert Frost ~

“For of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these, it might have been!”

John Greenleaf Whittier

George asks…

What are some motivational quotes for losing weight and excersising/?

admin answers:

Eat to live, Don’t live to eat….

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Your Questions About Motivational Songs

James asks…

What are your favorite motivational songs?

Im looking for some motivational songs/ pumped up songs for when i work out. Im into kinda dance, electronic, bit of hip hop tht kinda stuff

admin answers:

International – Chali 2na
Spun – Flypside
Pass Out – Tinie Tempah
Golddust – DJ Fresh
Strange Clouds – B.o.B.
Ass – Big Sean

George asks…

What are the best motivational songs?

I would like to find a few songs that are great for working out and keep me motivated. I don’t care what type of music the song is from.

admin answers:

Song 2 – blue
walk – pantera
pump it up – elvis costello
stone cold crazy – queen
f*ckarias – those dancing days
sugar – system of a down
boom – p.o.d.
Hit the lights; last caress/green hell; helpless – metallica
20th century boy – t. Rex
sweat; who do you want to be today; no one lives forever – oingo boingo
blitzkreig bop; i wanna be sedated – ramones
people who died – people who died
need you around – smoking popes
chelsea dagger – fratellis
banditos – refreshments
flagpole sitta – harvey danger
suffragette city – david bowie
red hot; helter skelter; live wire – motley crue
blackout; can’t live without you – scorpions
sinner’s swing; atomic punk; hot for teacher; top jimmy – van halen
fight for your right to party; no sleep til brooklyn – beastie boys
TNT; beating around the bush; problem child; inject the venom – ac/dc
santa monica – everclear
there’s only one way to rock; heavy metal – sammy hagar
stutter – elastica
tomorrow never knows – beatles
won’t get fooled again – who
shipping up to boston – dropkick murphys
higher ground – red hot chili peppers
wrathchild – iron maiden

Steven asks…

What are some country motivational songs that would best fit in a dance movie?

UMM LIKE A SONG THAT HAS THE WORD DANCE IN IT!! AND UMM A SONG THAT TELLS YOU TO DANCE OK THNX AND TY

admin answers:

I hope you dance-Leann Womack
its just about the only one.

Ken asks…

What are some motivational songs about overcoming obstacles, being driven, etc.?

Anything encouraging or inspiring, you know what I mean?? I like all kinds of music, old or new, popular or little known.

admin answers:

World – Five For Fighting

100 Years – Five For Fighting

Chances – Five For Fighting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9FOvbiYEtc

Maria asks…

What the some inspirational/motivational gym songs to get you amped up?

Looking to compile a list of songs for my ipod, interested in alternative rock songs, preferably from the mid 90′s until now.

admin answers:

HEADSTRONG by Trapt. That song gets me PUMPED. :D

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Your Questions About Motivational Words

Helen asks…

i need some motivational words?

im unmotivated..probably becasue its summer but i feel so lazy..
this isnt about money. i have money. and im too young to have a job.

admin answers:

You are awesome and will succeed at whatever your beautiful little heart desires you to succeed at!

YAY!

Sharon asks…

Does anyone have any inspirational or motivational quotes or words?

feeling a bit down

admin answers:

When you value yourself the most, you are best suited to value to a relationship.

We are never given dreams without also being given the power to make them come true.

The worst regret you can have in life is not for the wrong things you did, but for the things that you did not do.

It’s not the great things you do that matters but the small things you do with a great heart.

It is better to have few possessions and much hope than to have many things and little hope.

The imagination of today is the reality of tomorrow.

It’s so funny how we set qualifications for the right person to love, while at the back of our minds we know that the person we truly love will always be an exception.

You’ll know that you miss someone very much when every time you think of that person, your heart breaks into pieces and just a quick “Hello” from that person can bring the broken pieces back…

You get the most out of school when you go with the desire to learn. Get the most out of life by “going to life” each day with the desire to learn. Valuable lessons are all around you… You just have to open your eyes.

Opportunity is looking beyond the surface of a situation and seeing what others do not see.

Discover your true purpose and discover your true potential.

Today’s student of possibility is tomorrow’s master of reality.

The forward steps we take in life provide opportunity for greater success and fulfillment by providing us with the knowledge of what works for us. In the setbacks of life there is opportunity to achieve our goals and dreams by trying new strategies and new paths…

One opportunity falling apart is another chance for a greater opportunity to present itself.

Mandy asks…

Tattoo idea for somewhat motivational words..?

What do you guys think of having these words one under the other down my chest, about the equivalent of a 36 size font…

PERSIST
ENDURE
PREVAIL

I think it will be pretty cool, i’ve seen too many “determination” and “never give up” tattoo’s but still want something along those same lines, but I kinda want something of my own.

Also what font do you guys think would look cool, right now I like one called marker and another called post office.

admin answers:

I think that would look cool 2 it sounds like it would look good. Im getting a tattoo tomorrow with the words “those who have done good will rise to live” on my outer right forearm and “those who have done evil will rise to be condemned” on my outer left forearm but ur tat sounds wicked

George asks…

motivational words of encouragement about love,life,acceptance..etc!?

anyone have some, they’d be greatly appreciated!. I’ve been having a hard time lately and i just needs some words of encouragment to make me feel stronger please!
Well thank you Bert, that really did help I greatly appreciate it. & I’m 19 by the way. Good luck to ya “old man” =)!

admin answers:

Yours is the most thought-provoking question I’ve seen in this venue. Don’t know your age, but you’ll find out that life is hard from early teen years through old age. Seek out people who you think are better than you (they are not, just your perception) and engage them in conversation. Volunteer to visit old folks homes or hospitals. Veterans hospitals if one is nearby. Seek out those who have less than you, and you’ll begin to appreciate what you do have. Look in the mirror and tell yourself what a nice person you are, and how proud of yourself you are. Keep a good attitude as best you can, and don’t be afraid to talk to yourself in a positive fashion. Best of luck. Old Man

Robert asks…

I am looking for great FREE motivational sites on losing weight I eat healthy but have no willpower to cut bac?

back. I need to quit eating in between meals and start walking. Just looking for some motivational words! Thanks. Please no spam as I will not purchase a thing. :)

admin answers:

Can’t do nothing with out willpower sorry :(

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Your Questions About Motivational Quotes For Work

Lizzie asks…

anybody knows a great shotput and discuss quote?

shotput team looking for a quote , word , motto , motivational anything to put on the back of a shirt…
nothing soft ….. something hardcore that makes the high school athlethes wanna work hard…..our colors are( navy and orange)

admin answers:

Passion + Skill = Champion
Pumped for Shotput
Champion in Training
Defeat is NOT an Option

You could use a fire flame that is red at the bottom fading to orange in the middle then yellow at the top, and use navy letters for the words.

These aren’t great, but perhaps they’ll spark an idea. Good luck to you and your team!

Maria asks…

What was your New Year’s Resolution? Are you keeping up on it?

I’ll admit that I’m not!!
My new year’s resolution — Get healthy. Whatever numbers came with that were fine by me, as long as my health was better than ever!!
It worked. For the first two weeks, haha.
Then, I just fell back into routine!!
No matter how many sticky-notes, motivational quotes, pictures, thoughts, etc. I threw back at myself; it didn’t last.
So I’m going to spend this Regent’s Week writing up *tons* of ways to keep my resolution, and ways to actually do it.

So what about you?
What was your New Year’s Resolution?
Have you been keeping up on it?

admin answers:

I’m working on one of mine pretyy good -get out of debt
i’m working on the other -loose weight but its harder
i’m gonna keep working on both if i have a bad day i’m just gonna shake if off and keep on going
and the easiest one is learning more about my spirituality which is eclectic earth based

just do it one day at a time — pick ur self up and dust urself off and continue on

Michael asks…

anybody kno a good shotput and discuss quote?

shotput team looking for a quote , word , motto , motivational anything to put on the back of a shirt…
nothing soft ….. something hardcore that makes the high school athlethes wanna work hard…..our colors are( navy and orange)

admin answers:

Victory isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.

T E A M — Together Everyone Achieves More

The determination to win is the better part of winning.

Triumph is just try with a little umph added.

Steven asks…

I need ideas to motivate my 11 year old son?

My son is in 5th grade he has been in tutoring since 2nd. He had trouble with reading. Now he has been quoted as a strong reader. He is currently in tutoring for math and writing. His teachers think he needs more individualized tutoring. They make him sound like he’s hopeless on paper. I believe it’s for government funding. He is very intelligent, and I’m not just saying it because I’m his mother. He has so much potential, but he’s lazy. He’d rather verbilize his thoughts than write them but he’s being graded on handwriting and puncuation. He knows his math, but rushes through problems and makes many mistakes. He’s taking advantage of the tutoring because he gets modified tests and special assistance throughout the day. He has to be out of this tutoring by the age of 12 or he won’t be allowed in the military. I know he can do the work he just chooses not to put any effort forth. We’ve tryed grounding, scolding, motivational talks. I just don’t know what else to do.

admin answers:

The small blinky warning light in your mind should be on with this one,Eleven Year-Old’s Mom!
He isn’t motivated at all,& he “rushes through problems & makes many mistakes”.

“He has so much potential, but he’s lazy.” Honey,EVERY twelve year old has so much potential.But the truth is,they have to pick out something they love,eventually,& then run with it for all it’s worth. It doesn’t matter if it changes. But the thing is,he’s got to start with something.

–modified tests & special tutoring–may be a problem.if he actually understands the premise of the concept being taught,then the going soft on him in that way is more babying him than helping(The whole purpose of tutoring is getting someone to understand what they’re doing & be able to exercize/communicate their understanding). I suggest you ease into normal tests by the end of the school year. Fifth grade ALREADY? 6th grade & middle school is tough on its own,& it won’t help if he isn’t pushed to get up to speed.
Things you say like ”he’d rather not…” & how he “just chooses not to put any effort forth” you’re letting him do this. & you mention the Armed Forces’ policy of not having special help over the age of twelve.This is because they want people who do not have to be led to water,so to speak.They want strong,driven people in their barracks & on the field.
You will have to find whatever button makes him go.This may sound somewhat cruel,but the truth is if his favorite thing is playing on the basketball team,you’ll have to go to & tell the coach he’s suspended. A little tough love,not cruelty here.

& think;the same grounding/ scolding/ motivational talks don’t work with most kids of any generation,and maybe it didn’t work with you either. But just to mention;I don’t think that it will suddenly start to work with your son. Think about what didn’t work with you growing up,& how it might’ve worked better. Just something to consider.

P.S. Is him going in the Militia a priority to him? To you? If it’s HIS priority,you may work it into something to use to your advantage.

Betty asks…

Experienced words of encouragement?

I am in the midst of a divorce. We have decided to try to work our issues out before we finalize things. My faith in God has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few months since I have finally turned myself and everything I hold dear to Him. I would like to know and hear some supportive quotes, prayers, or spiritual motivational websites to visit. Thanks for your ideas.

admin answers:

GOD will never leave you nor forsake you….and will only give you what he knows you can handle…..if you ask you shall recieve if that is what he has chose for you…..let no man asunder what god has brought together in marriage… God bless…keep the faith

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Your Questions About Motivational Quotes For Work

Ruth asks…

Can you give me your opinion on this part of my graduation speech?

I am valedictorian for my eighth grade class so I must write a speech for Graduation Day. The following is the second paragraph of my speech. This is after the thank yous and right before all of the sad, mushy stuff. Please give me your honest opinion on it. I tried to throw in a bit of humor without it looking like I’m a stand up comedian so tell me if you think it is alright or stupid. Here it is:

When I sat down to write this speech, I wanted it to be very emotional and full of meaning, so I went deep into my heart and soul to bring out the best of my ideas and writing ability. Unfortunately for me, I think most of those ideas and abilities were drained out during the school year, so I ended up sitting in front of my laptop for hours thinking and looking at the blank canvas of Microsoft Word. Obviously that didn’t work out, so I decided to search the Internet for a motivational quote about graduating and going to high school. But, of course, all I found were little clichés from Dr. Suess’s Oh the Places You’ll Go! I didn’t know that many inspiring sayings could come out of a book commonly used as a bedtime story for kids. Anyway, it took a long time to find something I thought would be appropriate so I hope you all like this speech.

Remember this is only a part of my speech. Thank you.

admin answers:

That is very good!

Donald asks…

How can I lose weight for going on holiday next year?

I’m going on holiday next year :D and I’m overweight :/ soo I’d like to be able to look pretty and enjoy holiday without worrying about my weight or how ugly i am!, plus i’d like to be able to wear nice clothes so how can i lose weight? I’m fussy and I’m quite lazy, I eat loads of junk and i’ve tried losing weight before but that didn’t work, I also have anxiety! so any advice? :D (Healthy foods,nice online stores,motivational comments/quotes,exercising?..)

admin answers:

L’m in the same position as you at the moment. L’m currently trying to lose weight, and getting more active during the Christmas break (gotta burn off all the Christmas dinner calories!) =[

First of all, l would just like to say that you’re not ugly. No one is ugly and whether we are overweight or not, it doesn’t affect us as who we are (personality wise!) so if get a negative vibe, then you won’t ever be able to achieve your goals in life, so you need to start being positive!

This is my overall method that helps me:

l go to bed earlier than usual, because then when you wake up before the afternoon, you can have your morning breakfast. For breakfast, l would recommend:

- bran flakes
- weetabix with bananas and yoghurt
- porridge with a spoonful of honey and semi skimmed milk
- granola bars and orange juice (pure)
- scrambled egg on toast without butter
- poached egg and wholemeal bun

For lunch, l would quite a big meal because l prefer to work out at the gym around half three in the afternoon because afterwards: lunch examples:

- chicken and rice with vegetables and a fruit
- low-fat crisps with a ham sandwich and an apple
- cereal along with a low-fat chocolate bar/granola bar

After lunch and exercise, l eat dinner after my workout to replace half of the calories l have lost during my exercise routine. For dinner (examples)

- chicken with boiled rice and vegetables (peas, carrots and sweetcorn)
- Weight Watchers microwave meals (l prefer using the oven to cook them!)
- salad, chicken and light mayo wrap (wholemeal wrap!) maximum: 2 wraps
- jacket potato with tuna and salad, chilli con carne or low fat cheese (no butter!)

lt’s also important to snack to prevent being hungry. L don’t mean snack on sugary foods, l would snack on foods such as nuts (roasted) and carrot sticks. Nuts are good source of fibre and it helps you go toilet, and carrots is one of your 5-a-day.

Work out around 2-3 times a week for a maximum of 1-2 hours, do regular sit ups and press ups in the morning or before bed, and drink at least 2 litre’s of water a day (8 glasses.) A multivitamin is also beneficial.

Just because you’re eating healthily, this doesn’t mean you’re not allowed any treats! Have a chinese takeaway once a week or fortnight, or make your own pizza for less calories and a yummy taste!

Here are some helpful links that helps me along the way:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/

http://www.healthylivingdirect.com/en/healthyliving/default.aspx

http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/

l hope this helped!

Chris asks…

5K Race Advice for Tuesday?

I’ve done a few 5Ks in the last couple of months, and while I’ve PRd every one, it’s always only by 2 or 3 seconds. Tuesday will be my last one for a while, and I really want to take off a lot of time.

Right now my PR is 25:29, and for the next race I want to get 24:50. I really think I can do it, based on the amount of miles I put in each week and speed work I do, it doesn’t make sense that I’m running in the 25s. On average I run 30 miles/week, and run each mile somewhere between 8-9 minutes. I think I might just be psyching myself out before each race, or pacing wrong.

Could someone give me times that I should be at for each mile if I want to get 24:50? Not just 8 minutes for each mile, because I know that in most cases, people slow down with each mile. Normally, I’m at 7:40 for the first mile, is that too fast?

And if you have any motivational running quotes, that’d be awesome! Thanks in advance!!

admin answers:

7:40 might not be too fast for 24:50 but it is for 25:29. Their is a trade off in cross country, even pace is the most efficient way to run but depending on the course you may find yourself behind and narrow running paths may make it difficult to pass and catch runners. Also hills and curves may make it hard to know how you are doing. Here are some tips that might prove helpful:

1) Run the tangents — the shortest distance through the race route. In any race, running the tangents can shave several seconds from your time. The key is to look up and be aware of what’s ahead. On curving roads, don’t snake your way along like the yellow center line. Instead, run a straight line from inside corner to inside corner using the entire running route (the closed lane of the road or the full road) to run the shortest distance possible. A little awareness of the course as you race it can be very beneficial to your final time.

2) Pass with authority. When passing a competitor in any race, don’t just ease by them; fly by them! Make them think you’re running so well that there’s no need to try to stay with you. You’ll crush their spirit and thereby gain more advantage than just the distance between the two of you. You even want to sneak up on them by hanging back a few strides to recover before you attack.

3) Pass wide. Along with passing with authority, every runner is taught to latch on when being passed but latching on to someone on the other side of the road is hard to do, and often they don’t even give chase. Don’t look at them — just go hard and get a gap.

4) Surge early and often. In most races — especially on the roads and in cross country — gaps early in the race often are maintained through the race. Don’t be afraid to throw in a surge early in the race to get a gap on a competitor. Then, throw in another surge shortly after the first one. The gap you get may be all you need to beat your rival.

5) Sneak a peek. It’s important to know how your competitors are doing. But, you don’t want to look back as they may see this as a sign that you’re tired. Instead, sneak a peek as you round corners. Don’t turn your head much but just turn slightly to catch a quick glance behind. Your competitors will never be the wiser but you’ll get valuable information that can help you with your tactics for the remainder of the race.

6) Steal their move At the Osaka Marathon in the mid-1980s, Lorraine Moller and Lisa Martin were locked in a fierce duel. Moller sensed that Martin was about to make a bid for victory. Instead of waiting on the move, Moller “stole it,” a tactic she learned as a younger runner. Stealing your competitor’s move puts you in control and confuses them. Moller went on to victory, and you can too. The next time you sense a competitor about to pass you or surge, steal their move. Surge away and make them respond. You’ll find it often takes the impetus to pass away from them and they become followers rather than attackers.

7) Surge on corners. Corners are a great place to gain an advantage. Most runners slow as they take turns. Capitalize on this by surging into, through and out of every corner. This can help you get a few steps on a competitor, which may make the difference in the finish. Keep your cadence fast and your stride short and simply blast through the corners. It forces your competitors to have to change gears to catch you and when they’re tired, changing gears is the last thing they want to do. Work on surging through corners in practice so it becomes second nature in races.
8) Surge at the top and bottom of each hill. A common (and appropriate) strategy is to surge over the top of the hill while your rivals relax and slow. It’s also a great idea to surge at the bottom of every hill. Many runners relax at the bottom of hills. It’s only natural as you return to your flat running pace and rhythm. Savvy racers, however, take advantage of this by carrying the downhill momentum onto the flat and surging at the bottom of the hill. It takes your competitors by surprise and gives you an advantage, and the lead.

Good luck!

Sandy asks…

About 4 months to major exam – so far no preparations…?

I just…dont know.
I have no career in mind and its not like i love studying – infact, i think nobody does….
I just wanna give up….and i have so poor discipline ontop of that…
fairly little hobbies which are hyper-bad for me…

Im just this stupid idiot.

What do i do?….

What do i do??…

Why dont i have the drive to stay up all night and study???

and I STARE AND STARE AT THE QUESTION and the answer doesn’t come to me! – the teacher’s are so BUSY to explain it to me

If i use recess to study then my stomach is growling like mad…………

man….am i really hopeless?

Oh please Let a Miracle happen“`…

Oh please Let a Miracle happen“`

I tried so many times, ID TOLD myself i wont get tempted by the computer or TV….but my siblings always play it…and i have no other interests….
I’d wake up in the morning…study for an hour AND BAM the computer…
… Or else i’d sleep
IVE TRIED SO MANY TIMES…told myself i’d stay up late, wake up early, went to look for motivational quotes, stick up stuff like goals, and then put stuff on the computer like “PASS OR FAIL YOUR CHOICE” but Its not WORKING>L!L

what’s wrong with me?

admin answers:

Winners make things happen; losers let things happen. It sounds like you already decided which team you play for. Fixing your outlook is what you should change. Good luck.

Carol asks…

Do I have an eating disorder?

I’m 13 (nearlt 14 and a female
I weigh 57 kilos (125 pounds)
I am 175cm (5″8)
I want to get to 50kg (110 pounds) which would be a BMI of 16.3 which would make me severly underweight.
BUT I DON’T CARE.
I want to be severly underweight.
I want I be able to see my hipbones and ribs and cheekbones and j want a gap between my thighs.
I skip meals, sometimes j don’t eat all day.
I sometimes (hardly ever) make myself throw up if I have binged a lot.
I do hard exercise knowing it will all be worth it.
I call myself fat which means I’m ugly and I no that.
Only when I’m skinny will I find myself beautiful
I have a weight loss blog with thinspiraton and motivational quotes.
My family don’t no Im trying to lose weight. They probably do but I bet they don’t care.
I cry about my body maybe 4 times a week.
One time I was so worked up I got scissors and carved the word “FAT.” into my thigh deeply. I have a scar now.
I fake being sick sometimes so I can stay off from school and not eat.
I have an amazing boyfriend (we’ve been gping out for nearly 2 months) but I don’t no what the hell he sees in me. I feel sorry for him to be going out with me actually.
I have neve liked my body and never will until I get to 50 kgs.
I have an obsession with food. Cooking it, looking at recipes, counting calories, figuring out what has less fat.
I will never go an hour without thinking about weight.
It’s like my mind takes over and is screaming fat at me.

Is there something wrong with me?
Or are most teenage girls feeling the same way when trying to lose weight.

admin answers:

“I make myself throw up”-bulimic
“I skip meals”. (starve)-anerexic
Honey, get help. You have a problem

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Your Questions About Motivational Speeches

Steven asks…

What does Joe Torre REALLY talk about in his Motivational Speeches?

Here’s a link if you want to hire him:

http://www.thespeakersgroup.com/speaker_237.html

Do Joe’s “Ground Rules for Winners” and “Successful strategies for pulling together as a team” Include:

1. Have plenty of syringes around?
2. Allow your athletes to have drug dealers, errr “Personal Trainers” in the clubhouse?
3. Ask no questions, so you get told no lies?
4. It’s ok to cheat if you don’t get caught?

Joe Torre will charge at least $50,000 to give a speech (George Mitchell’s fee is $60,000) so it seems like he should tell how he REALLY has got to be a successful manager.

Perhaps someone has actually heard Torre’s “rules and strategies”. Are those things he brings up?

admin answers:

Joe Torre’s Rules for Winning:

1. Get hired by a team with a HUGE payroll.
2. Submit lineup card full of All-Stars.
3. Take a nap.
4. Wake up after the 8th inning and call in The Sandman (Mariano Rivera.)
.

Richard asks…

Need help on motivational speech to get people to exercise more?

i need 3 claims to persuade people to exercise more. The first claim is a story that im telling of what happens if you neglect to work out. My second claim are all the benefits of working out.
I cant think of a third claim…I was wondering if anyone knew an additional method to persuade people to exercise that doesn’t include the benefits of exercising.

admin answers:

Exercise boosts brain power. Recent research shows that regular exercise can help keep the brain sharp and possibly prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The effects of exercise are nearly identical in rats and humans, and studies showed rats that exercised had higher levels of BDNF – a brain growth factor that is thought to decline with the onset of Alzheimer’s.

Joseph asks…

Does anyone know any great motivational sports speeches other than the Al Pachino speech……?

admin answers:

Mostly their are great speekers. I know I’ve seen others in books I’ve read but nothing comes to mind. They have to be downright amazing for the entire speech to be available anywhere. I would try a reference librarian.

Donna asks…

What percentage of graduating college students listen to the motivational speech given by the speaker?

if possible i need the source because i need it for a paper i am writing

admin answers:

I can’t give you a percentage (because I doubt it’s ever been clinically studied), but I would say it’s probably very high. At least, in terms of how you’re asking the questions. We’re there, so we’re listening to it… Now how many of us are “inspired” by the speech is another story.

Our motivational speaker had just donated about $200 mil to our university, so we all knew why he was speaking. The speech was basically “la-la-la. Look at me, I’m rich… And Oh yeah, I almost forgot, if you work hard you might be rich someday too” It was obvious people were listening, because we were all complaining about it later =)

George asks…

How long does the effect of a motivational speech last for you?

admin answers:

It lasts until i stop believing in what they say when i lose hope…

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Your Questions About Motivational Songs

Robert asks…

what is the 5 most motivational / inspirational songs from your point of view ?

HI all ! i would like to know the 5 most favorite MOTIVATIONAL / INSPIRATIONAL songs that u like the most. only ENGLISH or TAMIL SONGS plz. Thanks in advance

admin answers:

Any song by Enya.

Helen asks…

What are 2 motivational songs that kick start your day?

admin answers:

Definitely
bruno mars-just the way you are
and something from bob sinclair…

Donna asks…

What are some good motivational songs to listen to while running?

any genre is fine i’m versatile

admin answers:

Aight let me check my ipod…
Nike boots – wale
ride wit me – t.i.
Get loose- t.i.
Noots- sum 41
clubbed to death – rob dougan
under the knife- rise against
shot to the heart remix – rick ross
here comes the boom- nelly
faint – linkin park
breaking the habit – linkin park
i’m me – lil wayne
stronger – kanye
put you on game – the game
breathe – fabolous
lose yourself- eminem
you don’t know – eminem
till i collapse – eminem
x gon give it to ya -dmx
ruff ryders anthem – dmx
grindtime -chamillionaire
still fly -big tymers

Lisa asks…

What’s your recomended motivational songs for boxing?

Please don’t say eye of the tiger old and new songs please Also what’s this song called it’s in a football advert it goes like nananana nanana nanana nananana ye

admin answers:

Lose Yourself- Eminem
300 Violin Ochestra by Jeorge Quintero- trust me listen to the whole thing!!!
Its a fight- three 6 mafia
Gonna Fly now- Rocky balboa theme song :)
Cindarella Man-Eminem
Till I collaspe-Eminem
Remember The Name-Fort Minor
Can’t Be Touched-Roy Jones Jr.
And the song that you suggested up there is called: Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye
Your very much welcome.

Jenny asks…

What are some good motivational songs to help get out of a bad relationship?

admin answers:

Used and abused – danger radio
thats what you get – paramore
so far gone – danger radio
since u been gone – kelly clarkson
HAHA.

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Your Questions About Motivational Quotes

Paul asks…

I need some motivational quotes for my new iPod?

I am getting the new ipod nano in pink
and i need a short motivational quote to put on the back.
Post awayy

<3

admin answers:

Really you should just google it, because i can’t give you a quote that expresses who YOU are

Charles asks…

What are some motivational quotes for diabetes?

I’m looking for an inspirational or motivational quotes, it doesn’t necessarily have to be about diabetes, but that’s what i plan using it for. …some examples might be “Live each day like it’s your last” or “pain is temporary pride is forever”

Thanks!

admin answers:

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.

Ben Trolled

Ruth asks…

Can anyone give me any Motivational Quotes?

I’m currently going through my AS exams at 6th form. I always say I’m going to revise but by the time the day ends, no revision has been done.
So, back to the question, can you guys give me some motivational quotes to help for revision? like about success or anything? Much appreciated. Thanks.

admin answers:

ARE YOU READY TO STUDY?! Lol…

These should be printed individually and placed in key areas where you look when you are sitting- – -

The BIG secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.
- Oprah Winfrey

On the day of victory no fatigue is felt (Arabic proverb)

Mediocrity is a hand rail !

Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.
- Simone De Beauvoir

The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret.
- Sarah Bombell

He is able who thinks he is able.
- Buddha

To achieve big things you have to have big dreams.
- Conrad Hilton

It’s time to start living the life you’ve imagined.
- Henry James

Three keys to success: read, read, read.
- Vladimir Lenin

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.
- Nido Qubein

You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream; you’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.
- Diana Ross

All great things have small beginnings.
- Peter Senge

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.
- Dr. Seuss

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.
- Beverly Sills

Dream! Dream! And then go for it!
- Desmond Tutu

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.
- Jim Rohn

Work for your own soul’s sake.
- Edgar Lee Masters

The beginning is the most important part of the work.
- Plato

…He that is master of himself, will soon be master of others!

I made my own saying to get me going and be strict to work (it was winter time!)…

When it’s warm I’m on top form,
I excel when I’m well.
But when it’s cold
I’m not quite so bold!

Susan asks…

Which is the correct way to say it: “motivational quotes” or “motivational quotations”?

I found it both ways all over the net, I just want to make sure I write it correctly

thanks!

admin answers:

Depends on what context you’re using it in

you could completely turn it around and say ”quotes that are motivational

i don’t think it really matters.

If your writing it in something formal then i’d go with quotations coz its more ‘proper’

Lisa asks…

what are some good, motivational type quotes to help me stay on track with my diet and exercise?

i’ve been doing pretty good, eating between 1,050-1,200 calories a day and working out 5 times a week, but sometimes i find myself getting a little discouraged. i have pics up on my wall of me at my fattest, about 5o pounds ago, and some pics of fitness models, but what are some good quotes to help keep me motivated? or what are some other things to keep me motivated? thanks!

admin answers:

Music?
Or boyfriend
your brother
sister
i think the positive thinking is better to kip ur motivation then the negative.
Here one ex take one picture from some nice body cut the had and put urs
and everymorning look that picture and kip thinking ill be like tthis this is my body !in near 3 months or so ! I
what you think?

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Your Questions About Motivational Words

William asks…

what are some motivational words to keep me on my diet?

admin answers:

If you backslide don’t take it as an OK to just keep on eating! Just remember to take it one day at a time. We are only human! These are some things I tell myself. Look in the mirror everyday and tell yourself how wonderful you are, this will help you with your motivation. It kinda feels silly in the beginning but after a while it will make you feel great about yourself! Hope this helps!

Mandy asks…

Can you give me some helpful words to motivate me to do my homework?

I’m a serious procrastinator and i have quite a lot of homework to do today but i find myself getting frustrated easily when i know i still have a huge amount of homework to do. I’m likely to just sit at my desk doing useless things instead of just doing my homework. I know that taking breaks and stuff like that is important but what i really need is some motivational words to get me started so i dont just sit here watching youtube all day!

admin answers:

There are so many similar as you who always want some thing for nothing.

Ken asks…

really bored with my pregnancy and need words of wisdom?

I feel so bored and extremely restless… I’m 24 weeks and can’t believe I have so long to go. The novelty has definitely worn off and I just want to meet my son already.

I need some motivational words… Anyone?

admin answers:

I’m 29 weeks and I’m taking this time getting ready for my daughter. I want to meet her so badly, but we’re not physically ready. We’re going to be moving into our new house and the nursery isn’t ready by any means!

Lisa asks…

Can you please provide me with some motivational words…to get off the computer?

admin answers:

There is a killer in your house. I am using my lap top in the room next to yours.

Joseph asks…

Do You Have Any Motivational Words To Spare?

I’m sooo avoiding my work right now and I’ve got loads to do!
Thanks xx

admin answers:

Set yourself two hours starting now,get on with your work and do what you can within that time and i bet you will have acheived something rather than worrying about what you should have been doing.And stop exactly on time.Then the rest of the time is yours.Sooooooooooo eeeeeaaaasssssyyyyyyyy! Now do it missy.lol!

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