N
ew Year’s resolutions are an annual
reminder of the urge to self-improve,
a result of human ambition, a craving to constantly grow as people. They’re
also kind of a drag.
Sure, they’re great in theory; losing weight
and quitting smoking are both admirable
goals that need attention, but most people
don’t manage to keep their resolutions (only
12 percent make it overall, according to a
2007 study in the UK).
But there is hope. We chose four of the most
common resolutions to focus on and researched tips that can help you pull off your
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resolutions for 2015, and while they’ll seem
obvious as you read them, give them a try
and see how much of a difference it makes
for reaching your resolution:
WEIGHT LOSS
Be realistic:
Don’t set outrageous goals like “I’ll lose 200
pounds next year.” Definitely don’t leave
your goal as amorphous as “I’m going to lose
weight,” either. Instead, hit a comfortable
middle ground by choosing a number that’s
reasonable and achievable for a year-long
period.
January 2015
INSIGHT