Wellness Mind & Body 24 Inspirational Health Quotes Wisdom, humor, and frankly outrageous sayings we love. By Health.com Editorial Team Health.com Editorial Team The editors at Health are a dedicated team of experienced health editors, writers, and other media professionals who strive to bring trustworthy and responsible health and medical content to their readers. As a team, we have decades of experience in health journalism and have worked at legacy publishers and some of the biggest news and media companies in the U.S. health's editorial guidelines Published on December 21, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Actually, chocolate can make life better. Dark chocolate may lower your risk of heart disease by reducing blood glucose and bad cholesterol while boosting levels of good cholesterol. The reason: Chocolate contains compounds called flavanols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Here are 27 Healthy Chocolate Recipes to help you get the most out of every bite! 01 of 23 "Dieting is the only game where you win when you lose!" Getty Images Looking for a little weight-loss motivation? Look no further! Check out these women and their amazing success stories. 02 of 23 "As for butter versus margarine, I trust cows more than chemists." Getty Images This pretty much sums up the argument for eating more healthy fats, right? Here's how to know if the fat you are enjoying is healthy. 03 of 23 "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." Getty Images Try these tips to keep your memory sharp so you can keep smiling. 04 of 23 "Your imagination is your preview to life's coming attractions." Getty Images Sharpen your brain power to boost your imagination.. 05 of 23 "A fit, healthy body-- that is the best fashion statement." Getty Images Remember this when you are trying to squeeze into your skinny jeans. 06 of 23 "Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it I wash my mouth out with chocolate." Getty Images Chocolate sounds like a tempting reward for a great workout! 07 of 23 "I'm so unfamiliar with the gym, I call it James!" Getty Images Ellen Degeneres. Nuff said. 08 of 23 "A diet is the penalty we pay for exceeding the feed limit." Getty Images Calories in, calories out. You know that already. Here are 24 Ways to Cut 500 Calories a Day you may not have heard yet. 09 of 23 "Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get." Getty Images Try these 5 Tips for Goal-Setting Success. 10 of 23 "It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician." Getty Images One of our favorite quotes from one of our favorite actresses, Meryl Streep. 11 of 23 "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." Getty Images Love this quote! Try these Superfood Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life. 12 of 23 "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Getty Images A great reminder to focus on what makes your contribution to the world positive. 13 of 23 "Motivation will almost always beat mere talent." Getty Images Talent is great but it doesn't keep you going. 14 of 23 "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on." Getty Images Not sure who said this, but it keeps us grounded. 15 of 23 "Life does not happen to us, it happens from us." Getty Images "Life does not happen to us, it happens from us." 16 of 23 "Winners make it happen, losers let it happen." Getty Images "Winners make it happen, losers let it happen." 17 of 23 "A goal is a dream with a deadline." Getty Images Ready to make your life even more fabulous? Here are proven life-enhancing tips from psychologists in the field of happiness. 18 of 23 "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give." Getty Images Want more secrets to healthy and happiness? Try these scientifically proven Superfoods. 19 of 23 "Don't suffer from insanity, enjoy every minute of it." Getty Images Sometimes you have to laugh at what life throws you! 20 of 23 "Dogs have masters. Cats have staff." Getty Images What does this have to do with health? Eh, probably nothing. But makes everyone who knows cats laugh. 21 of 23 "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing-- that's why we recommend it daily." Getty Images Check out super-motivation Pinterest boards for more inspiration! 22 of 23 "Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition." Getty Images This quote has been attributed to Marilyn Monroe and Gloria Steinem. Either way we like it! 23 of 23 "If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun." Getty Images Ok, you gotta obey this rule: 20-20-20 Rule Can Help Ease Digital Eye Strain Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit