Happy New Year’s Eve!
Are you thinking about what resolution you will make this year? I know I am.
One of the most popular resolutions Americans make every year is that they will get in shape/lose weight/eat healthier. It’s why gyms tend to offer really great deals around this time of year and why if you’re a regular gym goer you know you’ll experience a packed gym for the first couple weeks of the year.
But then most people tend to slack off and the gym goes back to its normal level of activity again.
Why is it that most people lose steam on their fitness resolutions? New research suggests people who are overweight or obese, especially women, feel uncomfortable struggling through workouts in front of thinner, younger exercisers. So it’s not a lack of determination that causes people to fall off the wagon.
I understand that. The guys with biceps bigger than my thighs scare me too.
Maybe the solution to that problem is to work out in your own home with hand weights or workout DVDs, or you could take a walk with friends. There are lots of ways to get in exercise that don’t involve a gym.
You want to make sure you pick a resolution that you can stick with and keep it focused. For example, "I will exercise three times each week," rather than something more vague like, "I will lose weight."
My resolution is to cook at least one meal each week that uses fresh and organic (if affordable) ingredients.
What’s your resolution?