Wikopedia describes a New Year resolution as a commitment that an individual makes to one or more lasting personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. According to Gretchen Rubin (author of best-seller “The Happiness Project”): “You hit a goal, you achieve a goal. You keep a resolution”.

It further states that this lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous. A New Years Resolution is generally a goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year. Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmentally responsible. A key element to a New Years Resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year, and new beginnings.

So as the days of 2011 come to an end and 2012 looms ahead, what are your resolutions?  Mine include, of course, exercise more and eat less!  Actually, I have joined with a group of like-minded individuals and formed an actual team to work together on this resolution.  We plan to meet weekly, discuss our victories and challenges, share healthy tips and recipes and hold ourselves accountable to our stated goals.  If you are in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area ~ you are welcome to join us.  We will be meeting every Saturday from 11:00 am until Noon at Kinetix Health Club, 503 W. Main Street, Carrboro, NC ~ free childcare provided!

I look forward to posting many more healthy articles for you to read in this upcoming year as well.  Happy New Year to everyone and I wish you all a healthy life!