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Ring in the year right
Holt Community News, page 8 (Holt MI December 22, 2002)
Fudge from the Christmas party? Gone. Champagne bottles from the New
Year's celebration? Empty. The summer sausage that accompanied the
seasonal televised football marathon? History.
With holiday excesses fresh in our memories, it is no wonder that
many of use start the New Year with a fresh set of healthy resolutions.
Unfortunately, many holiday-inspired resolutions seldom last longer than
the holidays themselves.
By adhering to a simple exercise program, eating a sensible diet,
reducing alcohol intake and eliminated tobacco use, almost anyone can
ensure themselves of a healthier future. Here are some tips to help you
stick with your healthy new program.
- Make your workouts a group activity. Most local gyms offer
exercise classes that meet on a regular basis. If you don't want to
join a gym, organize some friends or co-workers to go walking during
the lunch hour, or in the evenings.
- Keep a exercise and diet journal. Record how often you work out,
what exercises you do, and for how long. Also write down what you eat,
how much and when. Not only will you be able to identify negative
habits, you'll be able to track your progress toward meeting your
newer, healthier goals.
- Reward yourself when you meet a goal. Give yourself a new exercise
outfit, a trip to a day spa, or allow yourself an occasional piece of
cheesecake or other treat. Be creative.
- For those who are trying to quit smoking, there is a new device
available to provide the motivation needed to finally kick the habit.
The QT-Watch helps users keep track of their cigarette consumption.
Available online at www.QT-Watch.com,
the watch also provides tapering goals and motivational messages to
help ease smokers toward a toabcco-free future.
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