Your goals are a result of resoluteness and hard work. They’re a product of the discipline to turn up every day, and the drive to push through barriers and overcome obstacles, even when the odds are against you.

Right now, you have a choice. Will today be your day one? Will today be a step forward in your journey? Or will today fall into the pile of ‘I’ll start tomorrow’? 

Look, we’re not going to deny that getting started is half the battle. Or perhaps, for you, getting started isn’t the issue. It’s finding the will to keep moving forward. 

Whatever the case, if your new year goals need a bit of a boost, we’ve got your back. We caught up with members of our athlete family to see what inspires them, and hopefully, can help to inspire you. 

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@nell.grabowski

There’s never a ‘right time’ to start reaching your goals, but just think how grateful you’ll be for starting once you finally reach them. 

Change doesn’t happen overnight, it takes months of consistency. To take a step in the right direction, ask yourself every morning, “What can I do better than I did yesterday? What is something I can do differently?” It can be something small, but over time, all those small adjustments add up to a big change.

Don’t forget to listen to your body. If you’re hungry, eat. If you’re thirsty, hydrate. If you’re sore, stretch. If your body hurts, rest. Your body needs time to recover. Take care of your body, because it takes care of you. 

@madeleineabeid

“Exercise is a celebration of what the body can do, not a punishment for what you ate.”

This quote means a lot to me, and my fitness journey. It reminds me to continue to challenge myself while staying proud of each step I’ve made.

@nathanaelleg

For me, the thing that keeps me going is my mindset. I had to reshape my way of thinking and put my mind into my fitness journey, and envision the person I wanted to become.

Before starting my journey to become ‘a better me’, I set myself realistic goals for everything I wanted to achieve. 

Here’s a quote that helps explain my mindset and how I apply myself to my fitness journey: “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.”

Top Tip: Setting realistic goals doesn’t mean you can’t push yourself, but taking on too much too quickly is often a recipe for disaster.

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@adriannalet

Self love is self discipline. 

There is no greater expression of self love than deciding to put your health first. Taking care of yourself, moving your body and nourishing it with nutrient-rich food is the best way to show up for yourself. It is a blessing to be able to be active and move your body - every time you work out it should feel like you are celebrating this! 

Nothing happens by accident, and nothing comes to you unless you work for it.

Here at AYBL, we’re dedicated to helping you become your personal best - whatever, or whoever that looks like to you. That’s why you’ll find a constant stream of positive information and guidance to help you hit your goals.

Take in our guidance, listen to our athletes and use it to make yourself proud.