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Resolution Solutions
With many of the highfalutin New Year’s resolutions people make, like “I’m giving up all sweets,” or “I’m going to work out every day,” they are just asking to fail. Within a few weeks, most resolutions are nothing more than a distant memory.
So, what I’m suggesting for 2010 is that you try some small, simple changes rather than grand, unachievable goals. Here is some advice on how to set resolutions that will actually stick and will make a big difference for improving health, aiding in weight loss and getting fit this year.
• Aim for one or two simple diet substitutions rather than a complete overhaul of your lifestyle. Easy changes can add up to big health and weight loss payoffs, and are more likely to stick, as compared to resolutions that are too restrictive. Start with a small goal and then when that is accomplished, add another. Before you know it, you’re getting great results.
• Limit liquid calories to no more than 150 a day. This is one of the easiest ways to cut calories without increasing hunger pangs. Try to drink beverages that are really good for you like, water, tea and 100 percent fruit juice.
• Enjoy a daily breakfast of whole grain cereal to improve your diet and help reduce caloric intake.
• Snack smarter by choosing all-natural, nutrient-dense options. Noshes like pistachios, fruit and cut-up veggies can provide a big dietary payoff. Snacks account for one-quarter of total calories in most people’s diets, so make good choices.
• Write out a grocery list for each shopping trip and stick to it. Impulse purchases are rarely healthy options.
• Eat out less, trying for more home-cooked meals to slash calories and fat from your diet.
• Take advantage of online food and exercise logs – sign up for a program and begin documenting what you eat and how much you move.
• Have a plan for when/if you cheat or break your resolution so that you can get back on track without derailing all of your efforts.
Happy Holidays!
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