January 7, 2015

Resolving to Be Healthier

According to a 2014 University of Scranton study, the Top 10 American resolutions for 2015 are:


1. Lose weight.
2. Get organized. (Off to rocky start so far this year :(...)
3. Spend less, save more.
4. Enjoy life to the fullest.
5. Stay fit & healthy.
6. Learn something exciting.
7. Quit smoking.
8. Help others in their dreams.
9. Fall in love.
10. Spend more time with family.

Whether you want to cook more at home (#1, 3, 5, 10, etc.), get more physically active (#1, 3, 5, 6, etc.), or stress less (#1, 2, 4, 5, etc.), tricks for success on many of these topics can be found HERE in our blog. Use the "Search" box (upper left) to help narrow it down.

On that note, the resolutions listed are very vague... (e.g., What does "fit" mean? How much weight do you want to lose & how quickly?) The best resolutions are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, & Timely). This means that you need to put some thought into & personalize your resolution(s). For moderate to longer-term goals, revisit your plan periodically to check progress, tweak, set new goals, etc.

For more info, search "resolution" on our blog or check out Scientific American's Set SMART resolutions. Have a happy, healthy 2015!

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