By Arthur A. Burley 
Millions of Americans make New Years’ resolutions each year. A recent survey found that the most popular goals are to improve fitness diet, lose weight, and save money. While each is noble, another study found that nearly two-thirds of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions after a month. It’s understandable. Making lasting changes can be difficult. We’re here to help you keep your resolutions in place beyond January.
REEVALUATE YOUR GROUP GOALS
It’s a good time to review your resolutions one month into the new year. Are they still relevant? Are they realistic? Are they realistic? These questions will help you decide if you are on the right track. It’s okay to adjust your resolutions to fit your schedule or needs or reduce certain goals if they’re too unrealistic. While ambitious goals are fine, it’s better to set and keep a small goal than drop an ambitious one.
REVISIT YOUR “WHY?”
Most resolutions are motivated by the desire to improve one’s lifestyle. There are many ways to achieve this, including losing weight, eating healthier, organizing better, and taking control of your finances. Sometimes, however, there’s more to these seemingly simple concepts than meets the eye. Consider what motivated you to make these resolutions. Perhaps you are looking to be more energetic when you get up in the morning or go to work. Perhaps you are looking to feel confident in your clothes. Perhaps you are looking to increase your vitality from your last physical so that you can spend more time with loved ones. It’s your decision. However, digging deeper to discover the reason can help you stay focused on your goals.
ENLIST A EXPERT
Everybody needs assistance at times. Experts are available to help, whether you need a personal trainer, a dietitian, or a psychologist. Although not everyone can afford to hire a professional, many online options can work with a trainer and dietitian. Many resources like MyFitnessPal, which are either free or very affordable, can help you get out of a rut or give you a boost.
FIND RECIPE INSPIRATIONS
You’ll be pleased to find simple and healthy recipes if you have the resolution to eat healthier in the new year. You can browse through magazines and look at recipes on MyFitnessPal’s blog. Recipe Discovery is a great MyFitnessPal tool. It shows you recipes that are suited to your goals. You can see vegetarian recipes and high-protein recipes. You can also log calories in the app if you are counting calories.
Keep your workouts fresh
It is always a good idea to exercise more. You might start with walking if you are new to exercise. You might also consider jogging, lifting weights, or joining a HIIT/Pilates class if you are more familiar with the exercise. Although all these options are good for your body, you could end up in a rut or even a plateau if you keep doing the same thing every time. Instead of sticking to the same movements every time, you should try something different. Many resources can help you achieve this, but MyFitnessPal’s Workout Collections feature a great resource. You will find tons of great workouts that you can do at home, with or without any equipment. It can be used as motivation and inspiration when you are bored with your current routine.
HELP YOURSELF TO ACCORD
It is easy to lose sight of the goal once February rolls around. Although one month of healthy living is better than none, if you want to make lasting improvements to your life, it is important to include accountability measures in your goals. Evaluating your progress can be done once a week or every month. You can also keep a journal to track your progress. Both are easy ways to stay accountable. Your family and friends are the best way to keep you accountable. Your support system should be your friends and family. Positive feedback and encouragement can go a long way.
THE BOTTOM LINE
It’s easy to make resolutions, but it’s hard to keep them. You can set yourself up for success by setting realistic goals and creating a plan that will help you reach them. Everyone will get off-track from time to time. It’s important not to let yourself down when you fall but to have strategies to get you back on track. These strategies will help you stay on track and make lasting improvements, regardless of what you are trying to achieve.