"I am embarrassed to admit that I was a cardio bunny, its true! Occasionally I would pick up a 5 lb dumbbell but was so afraid to really weight train because I didn’t want to get “bulky.” I think that is the most common misconception about training amongst girls" - Courtney Prather

"I could push my body the way I push it now, it is a great feeling knowing that I have total control in how my body changes and how I improve." - Katie Carneiro

"Yes, yes and yes!! You must stay consistent with training and healthy eating in order to make positive changes to your physique. It's an ongoing process and it has to become part of your life!" - Fitness Model Vanessa Tib

"I earned my IFBB pro card August 2010. I was extremely proud and excited to have won, knowing I just accomplished a huge goal in my career" - Ifbb Pro Fitness Jodi Boam

"Dedication: It's not easy building a beautiful physique, you must be prepared to put in the time and hard work in the gym." - Ellena Reidie (Tsatsos)

"I had to make up my mind years ago on how I wanted to move forward in life. Being a single mom, working two jobs, staying healthy, finding quality time for family and keeping my sanity was quite a challenge at first!!" - Michelle Hanson Bodybuilding.com Sponsored Athlete

"Give 110%. Don’t short change yourself, because when it’s all said and done, you get out what you put in" – Mr and Mrs Dyson

I use to be that “awkward in her own skin” kind of girl, especially when I was considered obese. But I am so proud of making that decision to lose the weight and take my fitness to a new level. - Francesca Hartman National level bikini competitor

"It's absolutely astonishing what our bodies can do once we are willing to TRY. The people who inspire me and whom I inspire also keep me motivated. I want to lead by example, therefore, I'm always doing my best to practice what I preach to others" - Ashley Jordan Katz

"Building a body takes time- we live in a society of impatience. EVERYONE wants instant results, immediate changes, and they'd love to get them with little to no hard work. Building a physique takes time, days, weeks, months, years" - Allison Moyer