How to Keep Your New Year’s Weight-Loss Resolution

It’s a tradition as old as New Year’s itself: As soon as December 31^st rolls around, you find yourself pondering all of the things you’re going to do differently in the next year.  Maybe you’ll read more, or go take that exotic vacation on the other side of the world.

But if you’re like most Americans, chances are your New Year’s resolution involved a very common goal: losing weight.

Weight-loss resolutions are as popular and ubiquitous as NYE kisses at midnight – but unfortunately, many people will lose sight of their weight-loss goals before the third week in January.

If you want to learn how to keep your New Year’s weight-loss resolutions, here’s what you need to do:

1. Be realistic about your goals.  Start off with a smaller, more attainable goal; instead of losing thirty pounds for the summer, try ten.  That way, you won’t get discouraged should you encounter a road block.  Any successes you do have can give you the momentum you need to keep setting and achieving additional goals.

1. Outline your plan.  If you just jump head-first into your weight-loss resolutions on January 2^nd, you’re bound to fail.  Instead, make a plan for what changes you’re going to make each week.  For example, maybe on the first week, consider adding another gym night to your exercise routine; on the second week, cut out carbs from your meals every other day.

1. Talk about your resolution with other people.  Make sure your friends and family members will hold you accountable.  That way, you won’t be tempted to stop working toward your goals, as you’ll know other people are aware of what goals you want to achieve.

1. Track your weight-loss progress on a weekly basis.  You don’t have to rely on the scale either; take measurements of your legs, thighs, hips, stomach, and arms.  This can help you understand that even if you don’t lose a single pound one week, your body is still shrinking.

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