Let's Chat: Revolutionary Thinking About New Year's Resolutions & Results!

by Sara Floor Miller, MA | about the author 11. January 2012 18:00

According to a recently-published Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll, 51 percent of Americans have set New Year's resolutions to excercise more and 35 percent have promised to lose weight. I've already read countless Facebook posts about friends throwing out piles "unhealthy" food, complaining of hunger pangs on a starvation diet and icing sore muscles after overdoing it in the gym.

If that sounds familiar, imagine for a moment giving yourself permission to enjoy an occasional hot fudge sundae or skip the 6 a.m. spin class in exchange for some much needed rest. Go ahead and break your New Year's resolution. It's ok. In fact, the Meals Matter Moms recommend it! 

Reading Dr. Michelle May's article about the difference between resolutions and results helped convince me to break the cycle of resolutions and instead continue to take small steps toward reaching my health goals.

Sound good? Join our resolution revolution!

As Meals Matter Moms and Registered Dietitians, we believe this positive, realistic approach is the key to achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Instead of a "make or break" New Year's resolution, set a small goal to form a healthy habit, then set another goal to build upon your new habit. 

In conjunction with the 19th Annual Healthy Weight Week (Jan. 15-21), which celebrates healthy living habits that last a lifetime, join us on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 10-11 a.m. PST for a live Facebook chat with our Registered Dietitians and Meals Matter Moms about letting go of resolutions while setting achievable goals that can make a big difference for your health! Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook to follow the discussion.   

 

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