I can be wicked hard on myself. So this week I’m going to try a new approach.
My sister sent me this video so I’m going to channel this little girls positive energy…
And, I’m going to borrow my friend Heather’s affirmation in the gym. When the going gets tough, I’m going to chant:
“I am strong, I am lean, I’m a muscle-building-fat-burning machine!”
What do you say to yourself to get your week off on the right foot?
Now I really must go start the day like my blood type and Be Positive!


Miz says:
May 17th 2010ohmygosh I LOVE THAT!!!!
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) says:
May 17th 2010I can’t wait to watch the video when I’m not at work! Love your friends affirmation!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
May 17th 2010OMG that video is so amazing! I’m with you – I am strong! I had to tell myself about a million times at the gym this morning, it was definitely a Monday!
Angela @ A Healthy Fit says:
May 17th 2010That video is awesome!!! I need to channel her positivity as well. Thanks so much for sharing that and starting my day off right!
The Candid RD says:
May 17th 2010WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!!! This girl is so happy :) She makes ME happy!! I needed that this morning. Now, you take a video like that Joanna :) You muscle building and fat burning machine!!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says:
May 17th 2010That is just THE BEST!!! I hope she continues to feel that way through the teen years!
Heather (Wheres the Beach) says:
May 17th 2010Too cute. Love it. Maybe I need to start my mornings off standing on the vanity. Couldn’t hurt right?
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
May 17th 2010That was friggin awesome! Going to have to share that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THX!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
May 17th 2010Love, love, love that video! Too cute! Starting the week on a positive note is important!
Erika @ Dr. TriRunner says:
May 17th 2010HAHAHHA!! That made me crack up. Thanks for helping start my day off on a good foot :)
P.A. says:
May 17th 2010Was that you as a little girl??
Rita @ The Giggly Bits says:
May 17th 2010LOVE her. I will channel my inner Jessica today!
Crystal says:
May 17th 2010Okay so that just made my morning and set the tone for the rest of my day! Love it! I have to tell myself something similar when I am feeling down on myself. Luckily, it works most of the time.
kalli@fitandfortysomething says:
May 17th 2010not very encouraging but i say, “keep moving forward” happy monday joanne!
Empower Me Photo Guy says:
May 17th 2010Thanks for sharing this video, it’s great! A positive attitude is the most empowering, motivating tool we possess – even on a Monday! Keep up the good work!
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Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
May 17th 2010OMG that was HILARIOUS! i love that!! i just showed to both of roomates they were cracking up!
Melissa says:
May 17th 2010I think I’m going to watch that little girl every day!!!! She’s awesome!
heather says:
May 20th 2010I love it!!! “YES YOU CAN”