Resolutions are made. Determination will not waiver. Made it to the gym 1...2...3 times this week. YES! Feeling great, very motivated. Uh-oh, baby's sick. The boss just handed over another project. Spouse has to go out of town for a week. Too tired to get to the gym. Pick up fast food on the way home. Feel lousy. No energy. What happened?
Life: that's what happened.
How do busy people stick to their plans to improve quality of life? Consumer Reports says that they've polled 3,000 subscribers to find out what they did to stick to their goals. Many of the respondents say they:
- Use online food trackers* to track what they eat
- Drink more water
- Increase intake of fruits and vegetables**
- Cut sugar
- Positive thinking
- Exercising***
- Only 30% used established weight loss programs. Most established his/her own plan for healthier living.
*www.livestrong.com/myplate, www.sparkpeople.com, www.healthehuman.com, www.weightwatchers.com, www.myfitnesspal.com (Many of these sites offer iPhone and Android apps for SmartPhone accessibility.)
**Seasonal and local fruits and vegetables are best for the planet, your pocketbook, and for building immunity to seasonal allergies and illnesses.
***Find a friend to exercise with to keep each of you equally motivated. Or, hire a personal trainer!
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