Resolutions Schmezolutions

That's right, Schmezolutions:

I'd like to say, Happy new year first of all, may it be a good one. But secondly, I'd like to just write a brief commentary on the to-do's and not-to-do's of resolutions.

Not-to-do's first off:
1) Do not say you want to lose weight...uhhh...ok? There's no true goal there.
2) Do not say you will start exercising every day...because honestly, if you've never exercised before, you'll burn out and stop...tomorrow.
3) Do not say you will give up all junk food...same reasoning, it's too much too fast too soon.
4) Do not say you will only eat 1000 calories a day, or some cockenanee like that, because again, your body will go into starvation mode, and you'll end up worse off then you are now.

Now, the to-do's...much more positive!:
1) Say you will start moving your body...even if it is only 10 minutes a day.
2) Say you will park your car further from the entrance because it means you have to walk more.
3) Say you will leave 1-2 bites of food on your plate at every meal, or cut out a little portion of something, you will be amazed at how many calories a bite can be.
4) Say you will be kind to yourself.
5) Say you will try and lose no more than 1-2 pounds each week, because frankly folks, you did not put the weight on overnight, you cannot expect to lose it overnight. 1-2 pounds each week is sustainable and doable.
6) Say you will involve your friends and family in your goals because it's both support for you and a nice thing to do.

Above and beyond all though. Respect your body and your health. Do yourself a favor and by the healthiest food you can and move your body a little bit more.

From my new year's to yours.

Your Resident Dietitian. --Dana