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New Year's resolutions sound like such a good idea on Jan. 1. You picture yourself 25 pounds thinner, neat and organized, or healthy and energetic. But most resolutions melt away like the snowdrifts by winter's end.
Dr. Amy Freeth, an endocrinologist and medical director of the clinical research division at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, N.Y., has advice for keeping your resolution to lose weight that can apply to whatever changes you resolve to make.
"I would start by not making any changes or resolutions, but to really look at your commitment to losing weight," Freeth said. "Ask yourself, 'Am I really committed to changing my weight?' If the answer is yes, then ask yourself, 'Are my thoughts and actions in line with my commitment to losing weight?'"
Also, think about what obstacles are getting in the way of success.
"Need to get your life organized? Hire a life coach. Need more exercise? Hire a personal trainer, or sign up for a yoga or spinning class," she said. "Whatever it is, do it and do it now. Continue this process so that your change evolves into daily practice."
We asked several health-care professionals to provide us with manageable resolutions, meaning ones that can help improve your health as well as your chance of sticking to them. Here's they had to say:
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