Weight Loss Resolution? No Way!

Resolve to Change Your Habits

-- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietician

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Analysis #8: How many minutes of Physical activity do you get each week?

0 - 30 minutes
31 - 60 minutes
1 - 2 hours
2 - 3 hours
3 - 4 hours
4 hours or more

Sparkstep: Physical activity can help you to lose weight by burning additional calories. It helps you to tone your body and lose inches. Exercise also raises your metabolism so you burn more calories even when you are at rest. Find out where you currently are with your fitness routine and build from there. The goal is to include 30 minutes of exercise at least 4 day each week.

Resolve to Make Realistic Resolutions
Now select the two or three items you want to improve in 2007 and write a "realistic resolution" for each. Be as specific as possible and make sure your resolution can be measured and tracked.

Post the resolution where it can be seen daily—on the refrigerator, bathroom mirror, or computer screen saver.
Find a buddy or pal who can assist as a cheerleader and mentor.
Set up a reward system for yourself. For example, every week that you meet your resolution, put a dollar in the resolution jar. When it reaches $20, treat yourself.
And face the facts that there will be setbacks but that doesn’t mean failure.
Stay focused on all the positive aspects that you have already accomplished.

Happy 2007 to all!

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About The Author

Becky Hand
Becky is a registered and licensed dietitian with almost 20 years of experience. Through her company, An Ounce of Prevention, she makes nutrition principles practical, easy to apply and fun. See all of Becky's articles.

Member Comments

CHRISTINASP

Very good oversight of steps that can be taken. The only thing I don't agree with is the food advice. Apart from that, very nice article, still valid in 2013! - 12/26/2012 7:43:11 AM
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DRB13_1

great article, no matter what year it is! - 8/28/2011 12:48:01 AM
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KAYAKKIM

Excellent points! I like the idea of analyzing everything to see the missing links. Just reading the article I can easily identify the specific areas I need to target and the areas that I am doing great with. Reducing processed food is an ongoing goal of mine as is reducing sweets. - 12/29/2009 6:57:44 AM
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PEEP101

Loved the article. I don't drink enough water as I drink lots of tea (about half of it decaf.)
Can't wait to make some new year's resolutions! - 12/29/2008 12:14:05 AM
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JIBBIE49

Great article. - 9/6/2008 12:29:51 AM
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SUETINGE

What a great article. This is actually something I was doing for the New Year anyway. - 1/1/2008 8:51:34 PM
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CARELISTENER1

Very informative article, and I know that I will try to do this to help me keep my resolutions for 2008. Thanks SparkPeople. I love what you have helped me to accomplish this past year and I know you will help me achieve more success in the new year. Jolan, less 50#'s since june of 2007. - 12/31/2007 10:39:57 PM
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SPARKLEMAMMY

What a great article. But All your articles are great. thank you for all that you do for all the spark Members Noeleen - 12/31/2007 5:56:57 AM
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BAYCORNER

Best idea is to resolve to do just a few new or improved behaviors. One of those aha moments. - 12/30/2007 7:00:32 PM
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KELSPRETTYGIRL

This is a great article and I hope everyone reads it before the 1st! Coupled with the "31 Tips for Unbreakable Resolutions," one can be motivated to a healthy lifestyle and as a bonus lose weight as well. - 12/30/2007 2:15:03 PM
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