What New Year's Resolution?

We all make New Year's Resolutions, year after year, swearing we will eat better, exercise more, or live healthier lifestyles after indulging in the holidays.  However, according to an article on the Forbes website, just a mere 8% actually achieve their New Year's Resolutions.  Don't fall off the back of the wagon like a majority of people do.  Here I will provide some tips on how to stay on track and become a healthier and happier you!

First things first, make your resolution realistic.  Don't make a drastic change because you will be less likely to stick with it.  Once you have chosen your resolution, make sure to set goals for yourself, both short term and long term.  For example, you decide you want to lose weight.  Your short term goal can be to lose 5 pounds by the end of January and your long term goal can be to lose 15 pounds.  By setting goals such as this, you have checkpoints to look forward to and you have a better chance of accomplishing your goals.

Becoming a healthier individual takes time to do.  You have to make your lifestyle healthy in order to become healthier.  Simply changing your diet or just going to the gym will not be as beneficial as if you changed your lifestyle.  Eating a well balanced diet, exercising, and getting enough rest are good ways to begin.  Make meal plans for the week and do one major grocery shopping.  By doing this, you are forced to stick to your healthy eating.  Check out local gyms to see if they are offering any promotions for the New Year.  There are also many free fitness apps for the smartphone-using population, in which you can work out in the comfort of your home.  One free app I thoroughly enjoy is called Nike Training Club.

Don't beat yourself up if you get off track, just hop right back on the wagon!!  Changes take time getting used to.  So you have a bad eating day, there is always tomorrow to start over again.


And don't forget!!!!

It's never too late to make resolution! You don't have to wait until January 1st to change yourself for the better.  Start on a Monday if you feel the need to make a change.


Just a little humor to end this post. Happy New Year! :)