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Weight Loss, Exercise, and New Year's Resolution

Every time the calendar flips to January, millions of people try and make promises to do better, be better, and look better than they did last year.  So, how can you live up to those New Year’s Resolutions?
Make Obtainable Goals
Your first triumph will come with setting obtainable goals for yourself.  It’s not about shooting small; it’s about accomplishing small things that will lead to bigger victories.  If you’re looking at trying to be more fit in the New Year, start with a small obtainable fitness goal like 30 minutes more of “fun” exercise per week.  That would be something you actually enjoy doing.  Not everyone loves jogging on the treadmill, so shoot for a fun activity like playing Frisbee with your dog, or playing outside with the kids, or going with your girls-only gossip group to walk around the neighborhood.
Start Small
It’s important to start small, especially when we’re talking about dieting.  If you’re like many people, you can easily set yourself up to fail.  Give yourself small goals to jumpstart the new you.  Cut out sodas, bread, or sweets – but not all three at once.  Obtaining those small victories will give you the confidence and drive to do more.  Try using a free food-tracking program like SparkPeople.com.  You simply input what you eat every day and you can track your calories, fat, and carbohydrates.
Increase Discipline
As you build your confidence, you build your drive to accomplish more.  This is where former couch potatoes will find the drive to increase discipline into their daily routines.  It’s easier to pass up on your favorite sweet because you want to see those results on the scale or in your jeans more than you want that cream puff.  Make success part of your New Year’s Resolution this year.