New Year’s Resolutions
The holidays are now over. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone, and some of you may have gained a few pounds eating all the delicious foods that accompany this wonderful time of year. Along with the festivities, many will make New Year’s resolutions to lose those extra pounds or to spend the next year getting in shape. Most Americans (88 percent in 2010 according to a recent poll) make at least one resolution, with the majority being related to health and fitness. In 2010, 55 percent promised to eat healthier, 50 percent resolved to exercise more, and 38 percent wanted to lose weight. While health and fitness resolutions are well-intentioned, unfortunately most people fail at keeping them. With all the excitement surrounding these promises, it’s easy to get caught up in it without really taking them seriously. So how do you insure that you actually lose those few pounds, get in better shape, and spend the next year healthier and fit? We have some suggestions to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions: Set exercise as a top priority, budget time into your daily routine to exercise and plan healthier meals/snacks. Importantly, be consistent with your routine. Be realistic about the type of workout you plan and the results you expect to see by choosing an obtainable goal. Find a workout routine that’s appropriate to...
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