Recharge Your Resolutions

It’s hard to believe, but January is almost over already. An estimated 92 percent of Americans won’t achieve their New Year’s Resolutions and about 45 percent of them won’t even make it past January. Have you stuck to your resolutions? If you’re still trying to get back on track, we’re here to help. Now it’s time to let go of the guilt and just take care of your health. Take our simple advice to make resolutions that will stick for good. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get back in the gym, thinkThin® will get you there!

Reaccess your goals. Remember when you thought it was a good idea to set a goal weight for yourself? Or to fit in the skinny jeans hanging in the back of your closet? Try to choose more goals that will get you there, rather than focusing on the destination. Instead, commit to cutting out soda or fast food from your diet this year or bringing your lunch to work instead of eating out.

Stick with it, even if you slip up a few times. Did you already break your resolution this month? It’s okay. Really, it is! Instead of beating yourself up about it, just try again today. Do your best to be your best, and you’ll surprise yourself.

Be prepared. It’s almost impossible to make positive change in your life without a plan. Whether it’s breaking a bad habit or eating a healthier diet, try to plan ahead to stay on track. Every Sunday, plan and prepare your meals for the week ahead of time. If that means freezing leftovers or getting fresh salad ingredients ready to go, prepare yourself for the week so you’ll be more likely to make healthy choices. Keep a few of your favorite thinkThin® bars in your desk at work and in your purse for those early morning and late afternoon cravings.

Create a fitness schedule. If you’re resolving to exercise more this year, choose a specific number of days a week you can realistically commit to, and increase it as you go. You find time for meetings at work and dropping off your kids at school and after-school activities, so why not pencil in your workout plans? Take a minute on Sunday night to schedule your workouts for the week by adding them to your calendar. Spinning on Tuesday and Thursday morning? Weights and running on Monday and Wednesday? Whatever it is, write it down and treat it as if it’s just as important as your tasks at work. Most important, change it up every week to get the best results and keep things fun!