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5 New Year's resolutions too simple to overlook
(BPT) - If you make New Year's resolutions,
you're not alone. About half of Americans
make special goals for each new year,
according to University of Scranton research.
Unfortunately, you're also not alone if you
break them, as only 8 percent of people are
successful in achieving their resolution. Why
do so many people fail, and furthermore,
what's the secret to success?
"The start of a new year is not powerful
enough to help you continue to make the best
decisions," says Dr. Chris Mohr, a fitness and
nutritional expert who consults for television,
print and radio outlets throughout the country.
"People need to define their 'why' if they're
going to make a permanent change."
If your reason for changing your life is for
your mental and physical well-being, you
understand your 'why.' But instead of
selecting a huge resolution that will take
months or years of dedication to achieve, why
not focus on small things you can easily

implement that will compound to have a
dramatic effect?
"Start with one small change," says Dr. Mohr.
"You don't have to wait for the right time,
right date, right day, event, etc. Start now and
start small. Then work your way up with
small, daily habits." He recommends five,
fail-safe goals that are surprisingly simple
and will still have a big impact on your
overall health and wellness:
1. Include lean protein with every single
meal
Protein is an important part of balanced
nutrition, but many people go without it,
particularly for breakfast and lunch. Data
suggests that 20-30 grams of protein daily
helps you feel full and maintain muscle mass.
While chicken, pork and lean beef are
protein-rich foods, meat isn't the only option.
For example, a half cup of beans contains as
much protein as 1 ounce of broiled steak.
Other meat-free protein sources include soy,