"I'm always thinking that this temporary pain that I am feeling will lead to long-term growth, not only physically but mentally as well" - Brandon Bass

"Don't be hard on yourself, stay positive! Be happy! Have fun! Be thankful for your health and ability to make choices, pursue your goals! It's never to late!!!!" - Shannon Petralito

"Make adjustments to your training, your timelines of your goals and above all, be creative" - Amy Jo Horvath - NPC Figure Competitor

Video: Bodybuilding Motivation - Prevail

"Stop looking for "quick fixes", stop trying extreme fad diets, and stop looking for a miracle pill. This is a lifestyle; it takes time" - Tanya Etessam

"There will always be obstacles along the way but it is within us to keep fighting or to give up. Only ourselves have the ability to fight every day to fulfill our dreams" - Yarishna Nicole Ayala Otero

"Have a goal, write it down, set a start and end date, and hold yourself accountable – ask yourself each night did I take a step closer or further away from my goal today?" - Jeremy Scott

Workout Routine: Jeremy Scott

"Its been a journey ever since and... a journey that I don't regret being on" - Essence Monet IFBB Figure Pro

"My goal during training is the quality of the movement followed with the mental connection between the muscle that is working. I am a big believer in quality rather than quantity." - Andreia Brazier