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Many people want to start the new year by resolving to become healthier.\u00a0 While this is a great idea, many people fall short of making their New Year’s resolutions stick throughout the rest of the year.\u00a0 Here are four tips to help you get on the right track and\u00a0make changes that will last throughout the \u00a0entire year.<\/p>\n
1. Don\u2019t go too fast An easy New Year’s resolution could be to cut out high calorie liquids, such as soda, sweet tea, shakes and juice.\u00a0 You can also try limiting desserts and fast food to one to two times per week.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t been exercising, trying to exercise every day might not be feasible. Choose activities that get your heart rate up, and do those activities\u00a0three to four days per week for 15-30 minutes. Add two to three minutes per week to your time until you are up to 45-60 minutes, then try adding another day until you are exercising four to five days per week.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Add color to you diet 3.\u00a0Buddy system or tracking 4.\u00a0Pamper yourself Finding a good outlet for stress can also improve your overall wellness and help you stay on track with other goals. For some people this outlet might be a stretching class like Pilates. For others it could be a morning walk, a massage or a quiet time every day to read.\u00a0 Some people may need more help to de-stress, such as stress management classes or counseling.\u00a0 Figure out what works for you, but don\u2019t forget your mental health as you try to improve your wellness in the coming year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many people want to start the new year by resolving to become healthier.\u00a0 While this is a great idea, many people fall short of making their New Year’s resolutions stick throughout the rest of the year.\u00a0 Here are four tips to help you get on the right track and\u00a0make changes that will last throughout the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[26,70],"coauthors":[774],"class_list":["post-609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diet-exercise","tag-diet","tag-exercise"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Whether it\u2019s changing your diet or increasing your exercise, trying to do too much too soon often results in fatigue and failure. Pick a couple easy resolutions\u00a0instead of a total overhaul and add to those successes every couple of weeks.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Most of us do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. Eating more fruits and vegetables can help with weight loss, reduce cholesterol and help manage blood sugar. Fruits and vegetables are also beneficial for colon health and are packed full of vitamins and minerals. \u00a0Fruits and vegetables of different colors contain different vitamins and antioxidants, so adding a variety is beneficial for your health. \u00a0Make a New Year’s resolution to try one new fruit and vegetable each week.\u00a0 The goal is to eat five fruits and vegetables per day. You may have to work your way up to this, and that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Having a friend or family member who has similar goals and can hold you accountable may help you stick to your plan to become healthier.\u00a0 You can also use an online tracker or mobile app to track your food intake and exercise.\u00a0 Tracking your exercise and food intake will help you avoid mindless eating, and you will be able to see your progress toward these lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Many of us become run-down by the business of our everyday lives.\u00a0 You will feel better if you find ways to ensure you get adequate sleep, which for most people is around seven to eight hours per night.<\/p>\n