Resolutions are set with good intentions- and while the enthusiasm for better health is inspiring, with over 80% of us dropping our resolutions by mid-February1<\/sup>, we need to remember that slow and steady really does win the race. Small goals are better than failed goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what do successful goals look like? They are small and measurable. Let\u2019s look at some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0-Failed Resolution<\/strong>: I want to lose 25lbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0–Realistic Resolution:<\/em><\/strong> I will lose 5lbs by the end of February<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n -Failed Resolution:<\/strong> I am going to start a new diet New Years Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n –Realistic Resolution:<\/em><\/strong> I will add a vegetable to every dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n -Failed Resolution:<\/strong> I will drink 60oz of water every day<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Realistic Resolution<\/em><\/strong>: I will fill a water bottle in the AM, and I will finish it by the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Focus on the positive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to making changes to our diet, it can be easy to feel deprived, which is never a recipe for success.\u00a0 Rather than focusing on cutting out \u201cbad\u201d foods, instead focus on the positive like: \u201cI feel better when I eat better,\u201d or \u201cMy skin is better when I drink more water.\u201d\u00a0 This simple shift in focus helps us stick to our goals, and more importantly, helps us feel less deprived.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n And finally, add in some accountability<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n As in most cases, we are stronger together. Studies show that those who have accountability, are more than twice as likely to achieve success, so don\u2019t keep that resolution a secret.2<\/sup> Tell a partner, a friend, or join an online support group. Not only will your accountability partner keep you focused on your goals, but they will also be there for validation when you achieve your goals, and validation is a powerful force that gives us fuel to keep on going. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So go ahead- set those goals, but don\u2019t keep them to yourself. And remember to never underestimate the power of small, consistent changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah Johnson MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian with a strong passion for helping people discover the healing power of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today\u2019s world offers more nutrition information at our fingertips than ever before. However, when it comes to nutrition, there is no one size fits all solution leading many to feel exhausted by years of \u201ctrial & error\u201d. Sarah\u2019s mission is to help people weed through the noise and to educate and empower them on simple ways food can help them regain their energy for life. She believes your body was designed to work well; you simply need the tools to get it back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah graduated from the College of St. Benedict with a B.A. in Dietetics and went on to receive an M.S. in Human Nutritional Science from the University of Wisconsin Stout where she focused on using nutrition to help those living with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah lives in Mahtomedi with her husband and 3 children and loves the access to nature Minnesota living provides all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Year\u2019s Resolutions, easy to make, unfortunately also easy to break. A top reason why most people give up on their resolutions, is that they are treating what should be a marathon, like a sprint.\u00a0 Here are a few simple …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":5555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41,84,85,89,95,99,116,117,123,131,135,136,138,181,182,185,194,271,309],"tags":[418,1070,1232,1471,1603,2613,2617,3123,3203,3404,3443,3642],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-9.png\")
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