HEALTH RELATED NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Are you part of the 31% population making a New Year’s resolution this year? Data shows that the most common resolutions range from eating healthier and exercising to losing weight in general. So why do those who decide to take the plunge into gaining a healthier lifestyle in the new year tend to fail miserably? 

Here’s a hint: it’s not just because we’re horrible at health. It’s more because we make the “goal” of the resolution too vague. Or, on the other side, we’re just doing it because society, family, and even friends have hopped on the bandwagon. But don’t worry; there’s a way to create and follow through with your resolution. The best part is that all it takes are two steps.

Step #1: Is Your Resolution Right For You

As mentioned above, most of us set specific health-related New Year’s resolutions solely based on societal pressure. In doing so, we are essentially setting ourselves up for failure. Why? We are not invested in the overall outcome, so when we fall off, we start to put it off. 

So, how can we determine if our healthy New Year’s Resolution will stick? Ask yourself three things. First, am I doing this because someone else told me I should? Second, am I being too vague with what I want to accomplish? And finally, is there a realistic plan I can put into place so that I can succeed at achieving my resolution goals?

Suppose you answered yes to the first and second questions and no to the final question. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. However, you should re-evaluate your healthy New Year’s resolution before the year begins to achieve some fine-tuning. 

Step #2: Fine Tuning New Year’s Resolutions With S.M.A.R.T.

But what do we mean by fine-tuning? Let’s use one of the generic New Year’s resolutions. Let’s say our goal is to lose weight. 

S (Specific): You know you want to lose weight, but you’re not really being clear on how much you want to lose by the end of the year. As a general rule of thumb, when done safely. The average person can lose between 1 and 2 pounds per week if you factor in a few buffer weeks. That means that ideally, you can lose around 50 to 100 pounds safely in a year. So, therefore your new and improved healthy New Year’s resolution may be that you want to lose 50 pounds of weight by the end of December in the new year. 

M (Measurable): This is a no-brainer for those essentially trying to lose weight. But you’ll want to be able to measure your progress. Keep in mind that this is just to track, not to deter. So, if you have a setback in one week, it isn’t the end of the world. Now, how does measurement take shape when losing weight? The most basic forms include weekly/monthly weigh-ins and body measurements. In the most ideal sense, you’ll want to see a monthly decrease in weight of around 4.25 pounds. Weekly, that would come out to a little more than a pound. 

You’ll want to keep a log to track your progress as well. This can be a written log kept in a planner or journal, it can be a note made on a calendar, or you can make notes on your phone. Essentially, you’ll want to use whatever form of tracking works best for you.

A (Achievable): Now, just because you’re setting a goal to be achievable doesn’t mean you can’t have a stretch goal. It just means that you may end up discouraged if you’re attempting something too quickly and not seeing the results. This is why you most want to have your realistic New Year’s Resolution goal. In this case, it means losing 50 pounds in the new year. In addition to that goal, you’ll want to set a stretch goal. Perhaps that means that you’re shooting for 100 lbs as your stretch goal. Or even 75 pounds if all is going well.

R (Relevant): This part of your healthy New Year’s resolution comes down to the why. Why are you making this particular resolution? Are you making it because it matters to you? Are you making it because of someone else? If you don’t have a good reason for making a resolution, then in most cases, it will fail. 

That being said, the relevance of losing 50 pounds is that you want to be able to run around with your kids and not feel winded. Perhaps it’s for pregnancy reasons if you’re a woman. Or, maybe you want to boost your self-confidence and losing that 50 pounds will do that for you. Basically, even if everyone around you can’t understand your why, you want it to make sense to you. Why? Because it only has to be relevant to you.

T (Time-Bound): The “T” in this acronym is as important as your “A.” This is because, while you want your healthy New Year’s resolution achievable, you also need to make it to where it is attainable in the corresponding time frame (i.e., a year, 365 days, etc.). So, how can you ensure it’s doable within a year? Map it out. Map out how many pounds per week you can lose and see if losing 50 pounds is possible. Set smaller goals throughout the year and reward yourself when you achieve them.

Achieving Fitness New Year’s Resolutions With C.S. Depot

Goals are easiest to achieve when you have two things: a great support system and the right supplements to help you do the job. That’s where Canada Steroid Depot can come into play. We sell high-quality steroid, peptide, SARM, in Canada. Making us part of your healthy New Year’s Resolution can help you achieve your goals  faster.