Many women set unrealistic goals for themselves over the holidays. Setting the bar too high can cause you to become overwhelmed, making you less likely to fulfill your promise to yourself. The more times you fail to achieve a goal, the harder it becomes to accomplish in your mind.
Instead, focus on healthy resolutions for the New Year can easily be achieved. You will be surprised at how well you feel both physically and mentally when you make healthy choices.
Ideal Resolutions for a Healthy Lifestyle
Let’s take a look at how you can substitute unhealthy resolutions for healthier choices. You can incorporate these your daily life without the worry of them leaving you feeling stressed.
Eat Healthy
Instead of focusing on goals such as weight loss, try giving yourself a more realistic goal such as eating healthier. A resolution that promotes a healthy lifestyle will improve your body’s overall well-being.
Follow some of these tips to incorporating nutrition into your daily life.
• Find a healthier option to curb your cravings whether it’s salty or sweet.
• Avoid overeating by stopping when you are 80% full.
• Take your time. Your body can process food better with smaller bites spread over more time.
• Stock yourself with healthy snacks throughout the day at home, work and on-the-go.
Move Differently
Many women resolve to incorporate exercise into healthy living. Skip committing to hours at the gym which can be difficult on your schedule, budget, and energy levels. Even with the best intentions, there are numerous reasons these types of resolutions can disappoint.
There are many ways that you can be more physically active while going about your daily routine. Try some of these easy methods to get yourself physically fit over the course of the next year.
• Instead of fighting for the best parking spot available, try parking further away. You will get more exercise and likely find yourself inside quicker than circling multiple times.
• Focus on things you love to do, like swimming or dancing for a whole body workout you will enjoy.
• Use the buddy system. Exercising with a group or friend will give you more accountability. You may feel more inclined to follow through with your goals.
Take Care of Your Body
For each woman, this resolution can mean something different. Whether you plan to reduce your blood pressure, commit to visiting your doctor for regular check-ups, or quit smoking, taking care of yourself should be the number one goal.
Choose a resolution big or small that will make you feel better about yourself, and go for it. Accomplishing even small goals towards a healthy lifestyle can make you feel physically as well as emotionally balanced.
Tips on How to Follow Through with Your Resolutions
Try some of the following tips to help keep you on track so that you can accomplish your resolutions.
• Be honest with yourself. Set attainable goals that you know you can fulfill.
• Reward yourself. Choose milestones and congratulate yourself once you obtain them.
• Keep a progress journal. Seeing the minor changes you make on a daily basis will keep you on track.
• Acknowledge that your goal won’t happen overnight. You will be more likely to commit to long-term resolutions.
Final Thoughts
A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult to achieve. You can make healthy resolutions for the new year without setting unrealistic goals for yourself. Improve your overall well-being by making healthy choices and sticking to them.
Remember to schedule an appointment with your doctor before making any major health related decisions. Your OB/GYN will be happy to consult you with any questions or concerns you may have about healthy resolutions for the New Year.
