Top Three Most Popular New Years Resolutions and How to Keep Them

You've got out your little pen and paper. You're looking back on your life this year and wondering what resolutions you're going to make. Perhaps you really did overeat during the holidays, packing on several extra pounds. Maybe you spent too much, and have a pitiful looking bank account. Whatever the situation, whatever the need, the tradition that seems to hold true every year, is the development of New Years' Resolutions. {BIG SIGH} Yes, everyone makes them. And there is actually a comic relief to the fact that most people NEVER keep their New Years' Resolutions - -Never. So here are what I've found to be the most popular New Years' resolutions. But this time, I'll show you exactly how to keep them.

1- MAINTAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT

The best way to keep this resolution? Start NOW! If it's the middle of December, and you're thinking about weight loss-then more than likely you've been thinking about losing weight all year long. So why weight (pun intended) until January 1st to begin what should be considered a lifelong achievement anyway? It's really easy. Don't stand in front of the holiday trough (read: buffet table) and continue to graze. Chances are, if you put just a little of what you really like on your plate, you won't be tempted to go back for thirds and fourths.

Have you ever had a taste for chocolate, and realized that just one Hershey's kiss would satisfy your craving as opposed to that Super Snickers bar? Well, the same thing applies to food. Get a taste. Then go for a walk. Apply this behavior to your everyday eating habits, and you'll find that you need less food to satisfy your cravings. I'm not going to mention any fad diets, or exercise regimes here. Common sense will dictate that if you take in more calories than you burn, you're going to gain weight. So balance it out, and start NOW.

2- PAY OFF DEBT