Body Quote by Janet Evans
![“When I started swimming again two years ago, it felt like I was starting from scratch. My mind-set was [to tell myself that] every time I swam, it was going to get easier-and it did. When you're working toward a fitness goal, you just need to start. It's not going to be pretty, your body is going…” quote by Janet Evans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/62f/janet-evans-61542_body_when-i-started-swimming-again-two-years_951255.jpg)
“When I started swimming again two years ago, it felt like I was starting from scratch. My mind-set was [to tell myself that] every time I swam, it was going to get easier-and it did. When you're working toward a fitness goal, you just need to start. It's not going to be pretty, your body is going to scream at you, but each time you'll get better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Swimming comeback interview, 2020
Starting a fitness habit feels daunting, but consistent effort makes it easier over time.
In simple terms: Begin and persist despite discomfort.
Key Takeaway
Start and keep going.
Themes
fitness
perseverance
growth
mindset
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- training sessions
- rehab
- new sport
- weight loss
- marathon prep
Key Concepts
habit formation
neuroplasticity
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step can you take today?
- How will you handle setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Progress may be slow and painful, requiring patience.
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
