Foolproof your Resolutions

January 7th, 2008

Get out of debt, eat better, exercise more, quit smoking…and the list goes on.  Many of us started the year with resolutions to turn 2008 into a year of self improvement, with vows to change our unhealthy ways and start new.  Unfortunately for most, we get sidetracked and tend to give into our old habits. 

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, more than half of people who begin exercising at the start of the new year end up back on the couch within three to six months.  So what’s the deal?  Most likely they took the wrong approach, thinking of a quick fix or oversetting their goals, which ultimately sets you up for failure. 

According to MSN.com, there are eight common mistakes people make when setting their New Year’s Resolutions (or any resolution, for that matter).  Visit the whole article to see if any of these sound familiar to you!

Entry Filed under: Weight Loss, Fitness and Health, Body Image - Self Talk, Making Choices