Make your New Year's Resolution yet? Don't submit it in permanent ink yet! I've got a few suggestions to turn your resolution from a promise abandoned in mid-January, into a manageable source of inspiration (really!) all year long...
First step? Forget about making a New Year's Resolution altogether! On New Year's Day, create an April
Resolution...
Think spring! If you vow to "lose all that holiday weight gain in a couple of weeks," you might get frustrated when something throws you off course. So create a 4-month plan of activities from January 1 to April 1. This "April Resolution" will give your commitment staying-power.
Plan it! When my resolution was to just "eat better," I had a dysfunctional relationship with my scale (the attitude of that thing!). I found that detailed plans - down to the time of day - helped me live up to my promise and teach that scale who's boss. So ditch those blanket statements in favor of specific actions!
Keep your tools handy!
The right food is your tool for creating success, but it won't just appear when you need it - vending machines still sell Skittles, not broccoli sprouts. Make sure you have your tools at your fingertips when cravings strike!
I hope these quick pointers help get you started. To see more examples and motivational ideas,
please drop in to my site.
Until next time, happy holidays to you and yours!
Rachel S. Beller MS, RD
& the Beller Nutritional Institute Research Team
P.S. I had the honor of being a guest on The Dr. Oz Show earlier this month, where I got to talk about cancer-fighting foods.
Click here to view the video on my
site!
Make your New Year's Resolution yet? Don't submit it in permanent ink yet! I've got a few suggestions to turn your resolution from a promise abandoned in mid-January, into a manageable source of inspiration (really!) all year long...