There's this wonderful sense of
renewal with the New Year, and it gives us hope that we will turn things around.
January 1 inspires most of us to
dream big. For many the New Year means a fresh start. On January 1 we make all kinds of
promises that “starting tomorrow, things are going to be different.”
And while making the resolution
to lose weight is easy, keeping it, can be a challenge. New Years’ resolutions
rarely bring the lasting change that you hope for.
The number one resolution - losing weight - makes sense considering the epidemic of obesity and related diseases, and our genuine desire to look and feel better.
Take advantage of these moments
of clarity at the start of the New Year and take actions that would commit you
to making good decisions in the future.
When you are decide that
losing weight is more important than what you are giving up, then you are ready
for action and you will likely succeed.
I have set no goals...no resolutions. I am just vowing to be the healthiest me I can be!!!!
ReplyDeleteSame here. I don't need any special resolution to make changes for better.
ReplyDeleteI hate to make a "resolution" to lose weight this year, but I really want to get back to a comfortable weight for me.
ReplyDeleteWanting to make a resolution is a good thing and highly encouraged. It gives people something to look forward to and keep working towards. Even if they aren’t followed through completely, making a resolution shows that you have the belief and hope in your ability to change habits and become a better you.
ReplyDeleteOkay, the holidays are over. If you made a resolution to eat healthier or slim down, there should be more vegetables and fruits in your fridge.
ReplyDeleteThe start of a new year is a good time to reflect on what you have learned, and what you could be doing differently. If you’re not doing anything differently then you’re not growing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how several posts I’ve read tonight are on a common theme. Do not let anything hold your back on what life has for you. We are never too old for change or for something new to happen in our lives.
ReplyDeleteSetting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for. Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle change is important and working toward it, one step at a time.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with the comment above - usually setting small and achievable goals is much more effective than one big goal. It keeps us motivated.
ReplyDeleteI personally want to brag that my New Year resolution was to exercise on a regular basis - I'm keeping it so far! My goal was to work out 2-3 times a week - there was no resolution regarding losing weight whatsoever. Losing weight came naturally with exercising :)