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Entry in progress -- B.P. Awaken the Greatness Within (September 6, 2017)35 Motivational Quotes On ExcusesBy Asad Meah(...)20. “Success occurs when your dreams get bigger than your excuses.”…
Entry in progress -- B.P. YourTango20 Positive, Inspiring Quotes For When You Feel Like 'Life Sucks'Aria GmitterJanuary 26, 2018(...)2. Preparation is key to living your best…
"Word on the street" usually means the latest "buzz" or gossip. It does not literally mean the word (or words) written on a street, but there are jokes. "@XianLoves: Hahaha…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Awaken the Greatness Within (September 6, 2017)35 Motivational Quotes On ExcusesBy Asad Meah(...)19. “Nobody is impressed with how good your excuses are.” Anonymous
"Don’t resist chances. Take them like vitamins" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying -- the start of a longer paragraph -- was a Nike advertisement…
A pasta riddle is: Q: What did the noodle say when leaving the room?A: "Pasta la vista, baby!" "Pasta la vista" is a portmanteau of "pasta" and "hasta la…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Awaken the Greatness Within (September 6, 2017)35 Motivational Quotes On ExcusesBy Asad Meah(...)1. “Make an effort, not an excuse.” Anonymous
Entry in progress -- B.P. Awaken the Greatness Within (September 6, 2017)35 Motivational Quotes On ExcusesBy Asad Meah(...)25. “Excuses are the nails used to build the house of failure.” Jim Rohn
A pasta riddle is: Q: What did the spaghetti say to the other spaghetti?A: "Pasta la vista, baby!" "Pasta la vista" is a portmanteau of "pasta" and "hasta la…
"Fitness is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition. You can’t outrun your fork" is an exercise saying that has been printed on several images. "You Can’t Outrun Your Fork!" was an…
"Food is the most widely abused anti-anxiety drug (in America). Exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "'Food is…
Entry in progress -- B.P. "No pain, no gain. Shut up and train" has been cited in print since at least 2009. "Shut up and squat" is a similar saying. TwitterCarlos Ed.…
"Hamburger Helper only works if the hamburger is ready to accept that it needs help" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed in many images. Hamburger Helper is a packaged food…
"Fitness is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition. You can’t outrun your fork" is an exercise saying that has been printed on several images. "You Can’t Outrun Your Fork!" was an…
"Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork" is a food saying that has been printed on many images. Google BooksApril 1921, The Birth Control Review, pg. 18, col. 1 ad:Are You…
"When a girl is playing a sport and she tightens her ponytail, you know it's/shit's about to go down" is an exercise/sports saying that has been printed on many images.…
"The fact that you aren't where you want to be should be enough motivation" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. "The fact that you aren’t where you…
"Broccoli might get stuck in your teeth, but french fries will get stuck on your ass" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. That is, french fries will make you fat and…
"When a girl is playing a sport and she tightens her ponytail, you know it's/shit's about to go down" is an exercise/sports saying that has been printed on many images.…
"Eating well is a form of self-respect" is a food saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that eating well and taking care of one's body are important forms of…