While most people can keep up with their New Year's resolutions through the first days of January, it is those days and weeks throughout the rest of the year that can catch up with even the best of intentions.
Experts say it is important to remember it is a journey, not an overnight fix, especially when it comes to the most common of resolutions, weight loss and exercise., a New York-based registered dietitian nutritionist."You first started eating when you were 6 months old, so that’s many years of learned food behavior.
"If you’re eating two vegetables a day, make it four," she said."Once you’ve hit that, reevaluate again and ask yourself, 'Why am I doing this and what do I have to add on?'" Scritchfield said taking the more moderate, long-lasting approach to healthy eating and exercise demands that you let go of the shame or fear that comes from overindulging in the holiday season."You're going to be so tempted in theto fall for an extreme plan because you’re feeling like you want to make a change and you’re also being told there is something wrong with where you are right now," she said.
Reflecting on your values in the moment, more specifically, will, according to Scritchfield, help you feel the benefits of your new habits faster and encourage you to stay on track. Scritchfield used an example of a person trying to quit drinking soda. Instead of saying you will never again drink soda, develop ways to cut back on soda while increasing a better habit, like drinking water.
Writing down your New Year's resolutions, your motivation and your plan for action help solidify your commitment, experts say., a practicing physician and lecturer at Harvard Medical School."Post it on your fridge or your wall to remind yourself about the commitment you made."
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