How to Make (and Keep) your New Year's Health Resolutions
Dec 30, 2021As we enter a New Year it’s natural to reevaluate our habits and set new health goals in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. More than half of those who make New Year’s resolutions will focus those goals to improving their health.
Sadly, by February, eight percent (80%) of people will have already abandoned their New Years Resolutions.
Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/378105/new-years-resolution/
How to Make (and Keep) your New Year's Health Resolutions
If you want to make big and lasting changes in your life you must write out honest and serious answers to these questions:
- What do I really want?
- Why do I want it?
- What will I do?
- When will I start?
In addition to answering these questions, when it comes to setting health and weight loss goals we so commonly think about replacing bad habits with good ones, but that's not what is most important for long-term success.
Change Your Focus - Six Key Areas!
Instead of making a New Years resolution focused on all of the things to remove from your life, start focusing on what you can add. Here are six key focus areas for successful permanent life changing health results.
1. PROTEIN: 90 to 100g per day
Protein is a highly satiating macronutrient that can help prevent overeating and contribute to achieving health goals. By consuming protein-rich foods first, we can feel fuller and reduce the chances of overindulging in other foods that may not align with their dietary goals.
It is important to recognize the benefits of protein and prioritize its consumption in our diets. Consuming adequate amounts of protein can lead to several positive outcomes, such as feeling fuller for longer periods, consuming fewer calories, reducing blood sugar spikes, burning more calories and fat, building muscle, and recovering better after exercise.
However, not consuming enough protein can have negative consequences, such as feeling hungry faster, consuming more calories, experiencing blood sugar highs and lows, losing more muscle mass while losing weight, and having more cravings. Therefore, it is crucial to include sufficient protein in our diets to reap its benefits and achieve our health goals.
2. FIBER: 25g per day, preferably 40g
Consuming fiber is crucial for maintaining optimal health and preventing various diseases. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. It cannot be broken down by the body and thus passes through the digestive system relatively intact. This process helps to regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. Moreover, fiber can also lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, fiber promotes satiety and can aid in weight management. Overall, consuming adequate amounts of fiber is essential for maintaining good health and preventing chronic illnesses.
3. PHYSICAL MOVEMENT: 15 to 30 minutes per day (ideally outside)
Movement does not have to be intensive exercise, but keeping yourself moving is good not only for your body, but your mental health as well. Just get moving – doing anything is
always better than doing nothing. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, the first rule is to get up and get moving.
When you get moving your heart, lungs, bones, and muscles start to work harder. Making these organs and tissues work hard helps them to become stronger and more efficient at what they do. If that’s not enough to get you going, then perhaps exercise’s proven ability to better your mood, boost energy levels and burn fat will be a strong incentive.
4. SLEEP: 7 hours of sleep a night
Are you getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night? If you’re not, it’s time to reevaluate your sleep routine. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- It’s important to go to bed and get up at about the same time every day. This helps set your body’s internal clock and can help you sleep better. You can’t “catch up” on sleep, so stick to your schedule even if you didn’t get enough zzz’s the night before.
- If you’re currently in the habit of going to bed later than you need to, don’t make the jump to your new bedtime all at once. Go to bed 10-15 minutes earlier each night until you reach your goal.
- A quiet, cool, and dark bedroom makes it easier to fall asleep. Make whatever changes you need to in order to create a great sleeping environment.
- Create a bedtime ritual to help yourself settle down. Read for a half hour, take a warm bath, drink a cup of herbal tea, or enjoy another relaxing activity to wind down.
5. COMMUNITY: Support and Education
Studies have shown that if you try to do this alone there's a nine to one change of success against you. How do you like those odds? By joining others who have very similar health goals as you, your success rate goes up to 80% simply because a community keeps you accountable, encourages you, supports you and all these things help you stick to your plan.
6. THE FEEL GREAT SYSTEM: Science-Based Results
The Feel Great System is designed to make a healthy lifestyle not only doable but also enjoyable using two evidence-based food products that are clinically proven to control hunger, support healthy blood sugars, facilitates weight loss and reduces insulin resistance.
When starting on the Feel Great System through this website, you also become part of our exclusive private VIP online community where you will receive daily education and support, and personalized one-on-one coaching.
In Summary
By adding these healthy easily sustainable habits just watch your health transform. You will make this your healthiest year yet! Above all, remember that any resolutions you make should fit in with the kind of lifestyle you want to live long term. By focusing and clearly answering the above four questions as your reasons behind your goals, you’ll more easily find the drive and commitment to stay consistent and succeed.
For more information and resources visit: