Happy New Year 2010 !!

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! 2010 WOW !!

OK You said, "Wait till after the holidays Patti" so HERE I am !! woohooo ~ 2010 is THE year we ALL get healthy ! No if, and or buts !!

With many of the New Year’s resolutions people make, like “I’m giving up sweets,” or “I’m going to work out every day,” it’s no wonder that only 40% to 46% of people who make resolutions will be successful after six months. To make resolutions that will actually stick, I’ve included 10 ideas for resolutions you can actually keep.

1.Small changes = big results. Consider two simple diet substitutions—like a side salad instead of fries, crystal lite instead of Soda and dessert ONCE a week—rather than a complete overhaul of your lifestyle. Simple changes can add up to big health and weight-loss payoffs and are more likely to stick, compared to resolutions that are too restrictive.

2.Commit. You’ll be more likely to succeed if you write your goal down and put it where it’s visible. You’ll see and read it most days, and sharing your resolution with family and friends adds additional incentive to improve your chances of success.

3.Limit liquid calories. NO SODA !! Since beverages are less filling or satiating than food, limiting your liquid calorie count to 150 a day is one of the easiest ways to cut calories without increasing hunger. Aim for nutritional beverages like antioxidant-rich tea and 100% fruit juice.

4.Break the fast. EATING BREAKFAST IS A MUST ! Enjoy a daily breakfast of eggs, oatmeal and fruit to improve your diet, reduce caloric intake, and help with weight loss.

5.Snack smarter. Choose fruits and veggies as snacks for a big weight-loss payoff.

6.Make a list, check it twice. Make a grocery list for each shopping trip and stick to it to limit impulse purchases that may occur on the snack food aisle. And when you are in the grocery store, stick to the outer part of the store, where you’ll find fresh produce, lean protein, and whole grains. DO NOT take children to the grocery store ! They eat what YOU buy and prepare. Don’t let them decided or persuade bad choices.

7.Find your inner chef. Eating out less and trying to cook at home will slash calories and fat from your diet. BYE BYE FAST FOODS

8.Write off pounds. Those who track what they eat and how much they exercise lose more weight than those who don’t.

9.Find fitness that fits. Fitness resolutions are among the most likely to fail because they are too rigid and essentially impossible to achieve. Making fitness a part of your daily schedule will aid in your success. Do an activity that you love or try to sign up for fitness events—like 5K’s which are great for beginners – only 3 miles, 10Ks, marathons, or charity walks.

10.Have a fall-off-the-wagon plan. Have a strategy for when/if you cheat or break your resolution so that you can get back on track without derailing all of your efforts. Think progress, not perfection. Having a buddy helps with this plan.