You’re not alone if you struggle to stick with New Year’s resolutions. “Studies have shown that less than 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, and only 8% accomplish them,” says Ashira Prossack in Forbes.
If you’re like most people during the holidays, you sometimes overindulge. After several servings of your favorite dessert or comfort food, you resolve that on January 1, you’ll finally get back on track and start eating healthier.
Sound familiar?
Health and fitness goals are high on most people’s New Year’s resolution lists. But as we all know, those resolutions are far easier to create than actually do or maintain.
That’s why you want to shift perspective. Whereas, resolutions are vague, Prossack says that goals are concrete. The good news is that you can take action steps and concrete goals to make those goals happen.
This year, let’s ditch those same stagnant resolutions! Instead, we create solid health goals. To do that — and get results — you want to create the right foundation to make those goals happen.
Kick start your New Year's health goals!
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Weight Loss Perspective
The latest statistics show that more than 2 in 3 American adults are overweight or obese. (1) Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, many of which are preventable. (2) Even modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight, can improve your self-esteem as well as various health factors including blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar. (3)
Incorporating these strategies can help boost weight loss and improve body composition to better overall health.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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