How to Keep Your Resolutions in 2014

WebMD HOW TO KEEP YOUR RESOLUTIONS IN 2014 Tips for staying on track in the New Year from WebMD Chief Medical Editor Dr. Michael Smith. 2 BE MORE ACTIVE LOSE WEIGHT 35% of survey respondents said they resolved to lose weight over the past five years, but ONLY 57% of those who made the resolutions were successful.! According to a recent survey, becoming more physically fit is the SECOND LONGEST BE SOCIAL Post your workout goals to Facebook and let your friends know how you're doing. Better yet, do it with a friend and make PURSUED RESOLUTION (29%)? TAKE BABY STEPS it competitivel Don't bite off more than you can chew. Make your goals attainable; set a goal to lose 5 pounds at a time rather than telling yourself you have to lose 50 pounds. 6 MANAGE STRESS 3 EAT HEALTHIER 59% of women & 46% TT TWO IN FIVE (41%) employed adults suveyed reported that they typically feel stressed out during the workday of men surveyed made resolutions 2014 to improve their health in 2013 CREATE A PLAN Plan your diet for the week Write it down, share it with the people around you, and ask them to 4 QUIT SMOKING 7% OF SURVEYED ADULTS help keep you honest. TAKE A BREAK resolved to Meditation is a great way to alleviate stress with just a few minutes a day. Try it; it can really worta! give up smoting BREAK BAD HABITS Hide your ashtrays and lighters, and avoid situations where you might be tempted to light up. "Thomson Reucers-NPR Health Pol, New Year's Resolutions, December 201 Frantlin Planner 2012 and 2013 Survey Data Frantlin Planner 2012 and 2013 Survey Data; "YouGov Omnibus New Years Resolution Study, lanuary 2013; American Psychological Association, Stress in the Worhplace, 2012. Artworh created by Mahovsty integraced Communications. This information is brought to you by WebMD, the leading source of health information. | WebMD.com