According to both Statista and Statistic Brain,
the single most common New Year's resolution is to lose weight. It also violates
two of the top rules for creating effective resolutions. For starters, "losing
weight" isn't very specific. It can be five pounds or fifty. It's also an
admirable goal that actually encompasses a lot of little goals, which can be
overwhelming. So, if you want to make it more feasible, try aiming for those
instead.
For example:
"I'm going to log m...y eating and workout habits." Forget changing your
habits right off the bat. Start by observing them. By keeping a log of what you
eat and how much you work out, you give yourself a framework for what to do
next. From there, your goals aren't abstract and lofty, they're manageable and
simple. Try one of these tools to get started:
"I'm going to change one thing about my eating habits each month." Whether it follows the previous step
or you do it on your own, you can start small to change your diet and build a
foundation of new habits. Removing a single unhealthy food or reducing portion
sizes may not seem like much, but it's practical. You can use each little change
as a stepping stone to move up to newer challenges.
"I'm going to work out three days a week." Everyone says they're going to start hitting the gym,
but without a concrete goal there's nothing to keep you motivated. So give
yourself a set number of days, and work out those same days each week. The key
is to fit it into your routine and keep yourself motivated so you actually stick
to it.
Of course, there are hundreds of small changes you can make
that affect your health and wellness. The key is to choose one or two that easy
to manage.
the single most common New Year's resolution is to lose weight. It also violates
two of the top rules for creating effective resolutions. For starters, "losing
weight" isn't very specific. It can be five pounds or fifty. It's also an
admirable goal that actually encompasses a lot of little goals, which can be
overwhelming. So, if you want to make it more feasible, try aiming for those
instead.
For example:
"I'm going to log m...y eating and workout habits." Forget changing your
habits right off the bat. Start by observing them. By keeping a log of what you
eat and how much you work out, you give yourself a framework for what to do
next. From there, your goals aren't abstract and lofty, they're manageable and
simple. Try one of these tools to get started:
"I'm going to change one thing about my eating habits each month." Whether it follows the previous step
or you do it on your own, you can start small to change your diet and build a
foundation of new habits. Removing a single unhealthy food or reducing portion
sizes may not seem like much, but it's practical. You can use each little change
as a stepping stone to move up to newer challenges.
"I'm going to work out three days a week." Everyone says they're going to start hitting the gym,
but without a concrete goal there's nothing to keep you motivated. So give
yourself a set number of days, and work out those same days each week. The key
is to fit it into your routine and keep yourself motivated so you actually stick
to it.
Of course, there are hundreds of small changes you can make
that affect your health and wellness. The key is to choose one or two that easy
to manage.