{"id":16418,"date":"2018-01-15T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wulffdmd.com\/?p=16418"},"modified":"2024-02-16T12:33:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T12:33:37","slug":"new-years-health-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/new-years-health-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your New Year\u2019s Health Resolutions on Track [Free Download]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25406 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Image of a notepad for writing down 2018 goals and New Year's health resolutions\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-years-resolutions-blog.png\" alt=\"Here are some tips to keep your New Year's health resolutions on track.\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25406 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Image of a notepad for writing down 2018 goals and New Year's health resolutions\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/new-years-resolutions-blog.png\" alt=\"Here are some tips to keep your New Year's health resolutions on track.\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The New Year is always an exciting time. It presents us with the possibility of making changes in our life, some small and some big, that can really make a positive impact. For many, New Year&#8217;s resolutions involve making changes for the better in regards to their health, such as losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, and regularly seeing their doctor and dentist.<\/p>\n<p>Most of us start off January with great enthusiasm and determination to follow through on the resolutions we\u2019ve made. But, in only a month or two, we find those resolutions tossed with the others on our disappointing and growing heap of unmet goals.<\/p>\n<p>Why not make this year different? Here are some practical tips that will help you to keep your resolutions on track to success.<\/p>\n<h2>Set do-able goals<\/h2>\n<p>One of the major keys to success in keeping health goals on track is to make sure they are realistic. Trying to lose 40 lbs. in one month, exercising two hours every day, or suddenly eating <em>only<\/em> healthy foods will only set you up for failure. Here are some things to keep in mind when setting your goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick reasonable goals with a reasonable time frame \u2013 don\u2019t try to change too much at once.<\/li>\n<li>Take small steps toward your goal, daily if possible.<\/li>\n<li>Reward yourself for your success &#8211; no, not with your fav dessert! Buy those new jeans you can fit into now, have a massage or a spa day.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be discouraged by setbacks; recommit and continue toward your goal. Remember, you don&#8217;t lose a race by falling down, but by <em>staying<\/em> down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46168 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stay-focused-on-your-resolutions.jpg\" alt=\"Stay focused on your resolutions\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46168 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stay-focused-on-your-resolutions.jpg\" alt=\"Stay focused on your resolutions\" width=\"760\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stay-focused-on-your-resolutions.jpg 760w, https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stay-focused-on-your-resolutions-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stay-focused-on-your-resolutions-610x320.jpg 610w, https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/stay-focused-on-your-resolutions-350x184.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Learn from others&#8217; success<\/h2>\n<p>Researchers have found that those who have been successful at reaching their goals have these key things in common:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Strong commitment<\/strong> \u2013 change is hard, so you\u2019ve got to really want it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coping strategies for when challenges arise<\/strong> \u2013 like all those after-holiday candy sales!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping track of progress.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>That last one is very important. Studies show that the more monitoring a person does and the more feedback they get on their progress, the better they will do. So, write down your long-term goals and keep track each week\/month of what you can do to reach them. To help you, we&#8217;ve created a printable\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weekly-resolutions-worksheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">download<\/a> you can use to keep track of your progress each week.<\/p>\n<h2>You can do it!<\/h2>\n<p>Change is a process that starts in the mind. Once you\u2019ve decided to make a healthy change, reinforce your determination to achieve it by writing down how it will impact your life for the better. Have weekly and monthly goals to work towards so you can see your progress. And don&#8217;t give up!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember to just take it one step at a time and you\u2019ll be able to reach your goal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have trouble keeping your New Year&#8217;s health resolutions? 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