Your New Year's resolution..??

BlackWidow · #1 12-28-2006, 09:55 AM

We all torture ourselves with this every year....

What is your Resolution (s) ?

SuzeQuze · #2 12-28-2006, 10:27 AM

I think a better way of looking at resolutions is as something to enrich your life. So you feel like you're adding something positive instead of depriving yourself of something you love. This year mine was to meet new people. I'm not sure yet what it will be for next year.

DavidMn · #3 12-28-2006, 10:28 AM

Well, the most obvious for me would be weight loss. I'm not gonna whine about that cause only I can decide to do what I need to lose weight, but I've heard form people in the kinda shape I am that it s harder to quit smoking than to change what you eat.

skcin · #4 12-28-2006, 10:41 AM

^ Do you mean to say that it's harder to change your eating habits than it is to quit smoking? I've done both, and I think it's way harder to change your eating habits. Smoking is physically & mentally addictive, but it was actually pretty easy for me to stop (although those drunken cigs are becoming more & more frequent lately after 6&1/2 years...) But that's just one addiction, one habit to break.

To lose weight, you're changing everything - what you eat, what you drink, how you exercise, etc. We joke around about how "it's all about food" but really, it kind of is.

We eat every day. It's up to you personally to make healthy choices & decide what & how you want to eat. I personally find that planning is key - you're much more apt to eat something healthy if you have it planned out, all ingredients readily available. Same with exercise - I just assume that I'm going to exercise every single day. If you're in a rush, or don't plan things out ahead of time, you may just grab junk food because it's fast & easy.

If you need come tips or moral support, David, you may want to look into The Biggest Loser Club. It's online, you sign up & they send you emails with real people's stories about how they're doing, healthy recipes, exercise tips, etc. I don't think it costs much. Good luck!

I don't really make resolutions. I am going to officially stop the drunken smoking (which end up being 3 or 4 cigs a month) because it's just stupid for me to do, and I notice that I'm starting to do it more & more. I also try to thank God every day for the life I have.

DavidMn · #5 12-28-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by skcin

^ Do you mean to say that it's harder to change your eating habits than it is to quit smoking? I've done both, and I think it's way harder to change your eating habits. Smoking is physically & mentally addictive, but it was actually pretty easy for me to stop (although those drunken cigs are becoming more & more frequent lately after 6&1/2 years...) But that's just one addiction, one habit to break.

To lose weight, you're changing everything - what you eat, what you drink, how you exercise, etc. We joke around about how "it's all about food" but really, it kind of is.

We eat every day. It's up to you personally to make healthy choices & decide what & how you want to eat. I personally find that planning is key - you're much more apt to eat something healthy if you have it planned out, all ingredients readily available. Same with exercise - I just assume that I'm going to exercise every single day. If you're in a rush, or don't plan things out ahead of time, you may just grab junk food because it's fast & easy.

If you need come tips or moral support, David, you may want to look into The Biggest Loser Club. It's online, you sign up & they send you emails with real people's stories about how they're doing, healthy recipes, exercise tips, etc. I don't think it costs much. Good luck!

I don't really make resolutions. I am going to officially stop the drunken smoking (which end up being 3 or 4 cigs a month) because it's just stupid for me to do, and I notice that I'm starting to do it more & more. I also try to thank God every day for the life I have.

Thank you for the support Paula. Its very much appreciated. I've just been thinking alot more about this since that guy my mom takes care of died the way he did of a heart attack. I'd kinda like to live to be at least 50.

irishgrl · #6 12-28-2006, 11:08 AM

My resolution is to get healthier and to love myself enuff to stick with it.

sasja · #7 12-28-2006, 11:08 AM

Go, David!

I am with SuzeQuze on the resolutions, but upon some reflection, here are mine:

- to hang in there as best as I can with a newborn and a toddler, after feb 20th (his scheduled section)
- to stay healthy and alive
- to work on peace inside and out
- to make it to the Webster Hall 2008 NewYear's Ball in a glorious new dress!

Sasja

BlackWidow · #8 12-28-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by skcin

^ Do you mean to say that it's harder to change your eating habits than it is to quit smoking? I've done both, and I think it's way harder to change your eating habits. Smoking is physically & mentally addictive, but it was actually pretty easy for me to stop (although those drunken cigs are becoming more & more frequent lately after 6&1/2 years...) But that's just one addiction, one habit to break.

To lose weight, you're changing everything - what you eat, what you drink, how you exercise, etc. We joke around about how "it's all about food" but really, it kind of is.

We eat every day. It's up to you personally to make healthy choices & decide what & how you want to eat. I personally find that planning is key - you're much more apt to eat something healthy if you have it planned out, all ingredients readily available. Same with exercise - I just assume that I'm going to exercise every single day. If you're in a rush, or don't plan things out ahead of time, you may just grab junk food because it's fast & easy.

If you need come tips or moral support, David, you may want to look into The Biggest Loser Club. It's online, you sign up & they send you emails with real people's stories about how they're doing, healthy recipes, exercise tips, etc. I don't think it costs much. Good luck!

I don't really make resolutions. I am going to officially stop the drunken smoking (which end up being 3 or 4 cigs a month) because it's just stupid for me to do, and I notice that I'm starting to do it more & more. I also try to thank God every day for the life I have.

Good advice....

skcin · #9 12-28-2006, 11:40 AM

Here's the link, if anyone wants it. Looks to be about $20 a month.

http://biggestloserclub.com/

Weight Watchers really works for many people too. They have an online membership as well, I think it's more than Biggest Loser though. In any event, I personally do OK on my own, but if some of you feel you need more support & guidance, these clubs/organizations are awesome. $20 a month is probably less than you pay for cable, or internet. Plus, cut down on take-out & junk food - I'll bet the money you save would pay for your membership.

Also - little changes are more effective than most people realize. Just switching to diet POP or iced tea, using light mayo/salad dressings, increasing fiber/whole grains/veggies in your diet, etc. can make a huge difference. Oh, and everyone should drink more water.

OK, sorry I started preaching there.

I'm no diet expert, but these things have helped me, so I thought I'd share.

mikeschmike · #10 12-28-2006, 12:06 PM

I'm not big on resolutions but I am hoping for a nice peaceful year. This one went by too fast for me, and I don't like that. I want to enjoy the company of those around me and hopefully meet some new friends as well.

I've cut way back on a lot of bad habits (smoking, take out, etc), so I plan on maintaining that.

Rickypt · #11 12-28-2006, 12:28 PM

I was told by my sister recently that resolutions are old-school and now people make New Year's "intentions". That way there is no accountability!

She's from Santa Cruz, so maybe enough said on that.

I usually don't do the resolution thing, but my intentions are to complete the Boston Marathon, to live within a budget and pay off debt (that conflicts with going to Vegas in March, but I'll work that into a budget somehow or will just say...hey it was my intention) and to pick my battles at work and stop getting frustrated with every little thing.

I also intend to lay off the hard alcohol during my training and to never post while drunk again.

michelle2677 · #12 12-28-2006, 06:40 PM

eh. Screw new year's resolutions.

mine always go something like this:

try to diet-I always end up eating more
pay off bills-end up further in debt
be nice to people-.....aha....ha ha.....

yeah right. like I'm THAT naive to think that would happen.
exercise-I end up more lazy than I was before.

so I'm not making one.

DrummerDeanna · #13 12-28-2006, 06:43 PM

I don't make resolutions...well at least I never have...

But this year? I want to start reading 8 weeks to Optimum Health after the New Year - and take what I read and implement it into my life. I am doing great with exercise, diet has suffered a bit, but I'm not as stressed about it since I am now working out consistenly again.

estranged4life · #14 12-28-2006, 06:47 PM

To 'try' to cuss less (Which I have been doing as of late)

BlackWidow · #15 12-28-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by michelle2677

eh. Screw new year's resolutions.

mine always go something like this:

try to diet-I always end up eating more
pay off bills-end up further in debt
be nice to people-.....aha....ha ha.....

yeah right. like I'm THAT naive to think that would happen.
exercise-I end up more lazy than I was before.

so I'm not making one.

..I like it.