New Year, New You:
Staying Motivated for Your Health
The prostpect of making New Year’s resolutions can be daunting. You know from past experience how likely you are to break them. But, for many people, planning exactly how they’ll put resolutions into action improves their odds for success. Try the following tips for some common resolutions to help you stay motivated all year long.
Dropping Pounds, Permanently
A low-carb, high-protein diet may be the most effective one for women’s initial weight-loss efforts. But, just about any diet can help you lose weight. It’s keeping off those pounds that poses the challenge. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that weighing themselves daily helped adults—four out of five were women—maintain their weight loss.Smoke-Free Forever
Quitting smoking cuts your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and infertility. But, you’d better prepare for the most common withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and restlessness. Feeling restless can linger until you find a replacement behavior. How about exercise? This quitting aid can brighten your mood and combat any resulting weight gain.Staying in Motion
It’s easy to keep that resolution to exercise when everything else in your life goes according to plan. But, how can you stay active when your child is sick, when it rains or snows, or when you go on vacation? Planning for such interruptions can help you stay focused and motivated during these times. For example, if the weather is bad, try a workout video, join a sports league, or get a head start on some strenuous spring cleaning, such as window washing. While you are on vacation, stay at a hotel with a pool or fitness center.Looking to make lifestyle changes
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