New Year's Weight Loss Resolution

Now that we’ve entered into 2010, some of you may have made a “New Years Resolution” such as weight loss. You may have even thought about your weight loss resolution a few weeks ago and was just waiting to start it on the first. I personally am not a fan of resolutions because they seem to be short lived, however I am a strong believer of goals. Whether your someone who believes in “new years resolutions" or goals, you should take some time to reflect on what a resolution or goal means to you. Setting weigh loss goals for 2010 can be achievable under the right circumstances. For instance, having a goal of loosing 30 lbs in 30 days is unrealistic. Choosing to workout an hour a day 7 days a week is not going to happen for most of us who have busy lifestyles. Choosing to rid your fridge of all “junk food” seems like a good idea but the chances of it reappearing magically over the next few weeks is likely, unless you have a realistic plan in place and know how it's going to work. I’m not trying to be negative but I’m definitely a realist. If your thoughts are to have a New Years resolution my questions to you is how do you plan on making the resolution work? Is it realistic? Is it something you can stick to in the next 6 months to a year? Here is some food for thought, try exercising 20-30-minutes most days of the week. Eat a more balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, veggies, unsaturated fats and lean protein sources. Allow yourself to have a treat instead of making it completely off limits. In fact, allow yourself a treat once or twice a week (depending on the type of treat). Set aside time everyday day to reflect over what your goals are to help keep you on track. Having a visual is very helpful. Have a note posted on the fridge of what your goals are or perhaps an unflattering picture of you to remind you of your weight loss goal. New Years Resolutions can work if it’s realistic and you’ve figured out a way to make it work. Have a happy health 2010