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Motivational Quote - A setback is when you slip up, get busy, or become distracted from your goals. A failure is when you decide your health isn't worth the effort.

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Everyone has health and fitness setbacks and slip-ups--nobody is perfect all the time. Realize that your setbacks are not failures; they are learning opportunities. Learn and grow from them, and then pick yourself back up and face your challenges with even more determination.

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AMBER0406

5/13/2013 2:05:59 PM

I love this one! This is what happened this weekend.... just a set back!

GOODWITCH333

3/18/2013 9:36:29 AM

Needed this after the past few weeks.

MAYBER

2/3/2013 9:03:07 PM

have had many learning opportunities
ready to face the challenges with dedication and determination
one day at a time

OH2BHEALTHY5

1/31/2013 6:38:08 AM

THIS IS A GREAT QUOTE. I MIGHT HAVE SETBACKS BUT AFTER READING THIS QUOTE I'LL REMEMBER NOT TO LET FAILURE GET ME DOWN AND GO ON

VIAPAPILLON

1/31/2013 5:19:58 AM

I just love this quote. It suits my today's feelings so well! I had some sad news yesterday which led to a binge and three wine glasses. This morning I felt like an utter failure, but then I decided to leave it behind and go to gym. I had a proper workout and a proper lunch afterwards, and I feel like I don't have to dwell on last night's setback anymore. It's the big picture that counts!

GAKCARTER

9/18/2012 10:36:15 AM

love this one!

AUSSIEFLOSS

9/11/2012 4:39:01 PM

I needed this after working hard to get 25 lbs of and then backsliding from everything I've learned and from good habits. I don't want to give up! I know I have to work at this to get it 'right' again, before I loose all the hard work I did to get here!