Whether it be a healthy eating plan, fitness regime, or giving up a vice, you read a lot of advice on how to stick with a program. Invariably the approach is one of encouragement, seeking to nurture a sense of positivity and achievement. Whilst this approach is important, sometimes you need to tell it like it is, warts 'n' all. This is the alternative 5-step motivation plan for not quitting your program. Not a fan of tough love? Stop reading.

As Polish immigrants, we came to this country with few material possessions and a strong desire to improve our lives and our futures. My mother had only a third-grade education but was one smart person, full of determination. She applied for a cooking job at our local hospital.

There are all types of ways to motivate people and employees, and the best ways are truly inspirational and come from a place that is far beyond mere praise or pay. Some companies and leaders believe that you can entice, recruit best efforts of an employee or team member simply by offering them awards or compensation packages. But this only works with folks that are already hard workers and motivated from within.

Men become caught in the middle, King of the boardroom, lamb of the bedroom the twist of life is unsettling at very least. Confusion sets in and the man begins to flounder. Just a little at first, like a small earthquake, hardly noticeable then, bam the big one hits. One day he wakes up and he is only a shell of a man and his foundation has been shaken into little pieces.

While procrastination is the death of your dreams action is the life of your dreams. Take the time to decide what you really want as opposed to what you are willing to settle for. Then write those dreams down and turn them into goals. Make them as big as you actually want them to be.

Come on, admit it, you talk to yourself. We all do and it's okay. You're not alone, delusional or hallucinating. Examine your self-talk; look at how much talk you're doing compared to taking meaningful actions that will bring about change. "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" - Walt Disney

If you are like most women, you have made excuses and procrastinated to the point of non action. It is imperative that we take our needs as seriously as we do the needs of others. You say, "I don't have enough time", "my schedule is already too full", "I have too many responsibilities", "maybe later", etc.

Let's face it. People's health and fitness in the United States has gotten out of hand. Most people take better care of their cars than their own bodies. That is so pathetic, but it is true.

"Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud and one the stars."

"Life is like getting dropped off in the middle of the woods, and then year by year, gradually walking home."