10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

Oprah Winfrey once said, "Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right."

How true is that statement... I mean it is almost comical when you see a huge increase in gym traffic in January and by late February... back to the regular gym junkies.

2010 may be just another year, but unhealthy habits are going to severely limit the number of times you will experience "just another year." The unfortunate truth is this: 43% of adults nationwide will be obese by 2018, according to a 2009 study done by the United Health Foundation, the American Health Association and Partnership for Prevention.

The crazy part about this trend is that it can be prevented. If everyone maintained the same motivation they have at "12:00 AM" on January 1, 2010 throughout the year I wouldn't be talking about this now. I digress.

What is important is understanding how to "keep" your new years resolutions for not just 2010... but for the remainder of your life. Sound daunting? Don't let it. The truth is humans are creatures of habit. Therefore, when we do something repetitively, we begin to do it automatically and with a greater ease.

One of the single most motivational factors for individuals trying to get health is noticeable results (i.e. weight loss, lower cholesterol, improved blood pressure, etc.).

The following New Year's Resolutions will give you the noticeable results that you need to keep on the road to a healthier life style. Lets get started...

1. Cheat On Your Diet
2. Stop the Pop
3. Take Your "Flintstones"
4. Sit Down and Sit Up
5. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
6. Eat Fast Food
7. Water Your Soul
8. Understand What Your Chewing On
9. Take Sinatra's Approach... Do it "Your Way"
10. Stop Being So Salty

Sounds simple enough right? Thats because it is!

Always remember... A few bumps in the road never knocked the wheels off your car right!?!?!

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

New Years Resolution #1: Cheat On Your Diet

Cheat on your diet? Seriously? Absolutely!

One of the healthiest things that you can do for yourself is maintain a positive and happy attitude while dieting.

Obviously, cheating on your diet should not occur on a weekly basis. However, every once in a while (say once a month) it is a good idea to "treat" yourself to something that may not be part of your diet.

The key is to "plan" your cheat. Do not just go eat something really bad on a whim because this causes a psychological and structural breakdown without you even knowing it. Once this occurs, it become easier and easier to cheat which will ultimately lead to a complete diet failure!

A toast to organized cheating!

Its OK to keep smiling :)

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #2: Stop the Pop

The adverse effects of consuming soft drinks are not any secret yet consumption remains steady. Don't get me wrong, it isn't nearly as bad as smoking cigarettes or other toxic drugs.

Regardless, there are some pretty eye opening facts about soft drinks that need to be put out in the open. For example, many studies have shown that obesity in America is caused from consuming approximately 100 calories over the recommended amount. Eliminating one can a day from a typical diet lowers your caloric intake by approximately 160 calories (typical amount of calories per can).

Besides the extra calories, soft drinks contain a large amount of unhealthy sugars and can lead to diabetes or other unhealthy/fatal diseases.

Although it sounds easy, I know that many people are addicted (I was in this category once). If you are addicted to the "bubbly" feeling of the carbonated drinks, there are many non-sugary, carbonated drinks on that market that can be used as a substitute. If caffeine is the issue, Green Tea is an excellent substitute that actually slightly increase your metabolism, thus increases calorie burning!

This simple elimination will yield visible weight loss within weeks. A total of 15 lbs. (approximate) is lost by just not consuming soft drinks. Not bad eh?

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

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New Years Resolution #3: Take Your "Flintstones"

I'm not sure if you had the same experience I did as a young kid, but one of my most favorite times of day was when my mom would say, "Son... Time to take your Flintstones..."

Flintstones, of course, were the children's vitamin that tastes like a sweet crunchy candy that would make my mouth water and my mouth smile.

I mean seriously... They had to be awesome if my favorite time of the day was when I took my vitamins... but I never looked at it like that.

The vitamins that I take today, taste nothing like Flintstones, but they are just as important. Although it is physically possible, it is very unlikely to consume all of the vitamins and minerals that your body desperately needs to run efficiently.

There a large "leather-bound" books <- Ron Burgundy Shout Out -> that detail the importance of vitamin consumption. For time and attention-keeping purposes, I'm going to just say... They are essential!

Many different health risks and diseases result from vitamin deficiencies... So, do your body a favor and take a One-A-Day vitamin or something comparable. It could save your life and well being...

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #4: Sit Down and Situp

One of the most fundamental exercises on the planet is the "sit-up." The best part about this exercise, besides the results, is the ability to do it anywhere.

One of my favorite things to do is do sit-ups while watching T.V. Do you have any idea how many sets of abdominal exercises you can do while watching your favorite thirty minute T.V. show?!?!

The key is maintaining proper form. Click HERE for a great video that details different abdominal workouts and their proper forms.

If your like me, you really don't have a lot of time to set aside for working out. Doing sit-ups 15-20 minutes a day, if done correctly, will burn off that unwanted fat in weeks!

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

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New Years Resolution #5: Walk A Mile in Their Shoes

Walking is not a "new" New Year's Resolution idea... but it is a great one! Walking is an exercise that has been linked to weight loss, stress relief, and much more.

A famous comedian Jack Handey once said, "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you do criticize them... you're a mile away and you have their shoes."

In all seriousness, developing a walking plan is a HUGE step toward living a healthier lifestyle. A simple plan that works is walking 2-3 miles a day for at least five days a week. The average speed of a normal human walking is 3 miles an hour so a brisk walk should only take around 30-45 minutes.

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #6: Eat Fast Food

Did I really say a good New Year's Resolution is eating fast food!?!?! Yes... You heard me right.

Historically, fast food has received a really bad reputation and has been blamed for the large percentage of obese people in the world. Rightfully so, but the fast food chains have been making a effort to include healthy menu choices.

Although fast food is NOT a great daily option, the new healthy menu items offered allow dieters to grab that "quick meal" when they are in a crunch. The resolution, of course, is simple. When you eat fast food, make sure it is a healthy choice.

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #7: Water Your Soul

If there is one single important New Year's Resolution that you should adopt is drinking enough water everyday and stay hydrated.

Many people are unaware that they are suffering from slight to moderate chronic dehydration. This condition doesn't necessarily produce strong enough symptoms to be noticed, but it will cause some of the following adverse health effects:

• Excess Body Fat
• Poor Muscle Tone
• Digestive Complications
• Muscle Soreness and Cramps
• Water Retention Issues

Doctors used to believe that, in order to stay hydrated, someone needed to drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water. This is not necessarily the case. Your hydration level is directly linked to your urine. If your urine is clear... 9 times out of 10... you are completely hydrated.

If you are one of the many that do not like the taste of water, just remember that it will develop over time. Your body will get so used to the water your brain will begin to crave it!

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #8: Understand What Your Chewing On

Enough cannot be said about how important knowing the nutritional facts BEFORE you take your first bite. This New Year's resolution isn't necessarily difficult, but it will be a change of habit for some.

Traditionally, nutrition facts were something fast food restaurants did not disclose unless asked. Now, most big food chains (McDonald's, Hardee's, etc.) have this information on the packaging.

Nevertheless, the nutritional information is not understood when ordered placed... so once the food is paid for, it is unlikely for you to change your mind and get something healthier.

A recent ground breaking law in New York City, which requires restaurants to label the calories on the menus, has shown that people will eat less if they are given the nutritional information before they place their order.

It makes perfect sense. Would you order a meal if you were told the total calories of that meal is around 1,000? Unlikely.

Do your body a favor and understand what you are eating. It will give you a sense of empowerment and help you stay on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #9: Take Sinatra's Approach... Do it "Your Way"

Some of the best advice you can ever take is to do things YOUR way. The same can be said for dieting, fitness, and healthy living. Everybody is different and so should their workouts and diet.

I have always been a big fan of creating your "hybrid" health plan which should be a combination of different plans that worked for others.

Not everything that worked for one will work for you. If you try a diet or workout and you notice some parts are not doing anything for you... cut that part out. My health plan is a combination of five or six different plans that I have tried in the past.

Your body will not lie to you, so if it is telling you something listen to it.

Too sore? Slow down. Too hungry? Eat more/better. No time? Quicker workouts.

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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New Years Resolution #10: Stop Being So Salty

Wanna lose weight in 2010 and keep it off? Take a serious look at the amount of table salt that you ingest on a daily basis. Sodium, in unhealthy amounts, is one of the worst things you can put in your body

Table salt, which is the most commonly digested, is not easily metabolized by the human body. Additionally, salt causes dehydration that can have many different adverse health effects.

During production, the salt is bleached and all the minerals are leached from it. Therefore, the nutritional gain from salt is very low. Natural salt, which is a healthier choice, is not used in most products that contain sodium. It is most likely table salt or processed sodium was used.

Table salt has been linked in several studies to strokes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and kidney disease.

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Hope this helps bring you a Happy New Year for 2010 and many more years to come!

Regards,

Rob Farmer

This article is part of a series called: 10 Simple New Year's Resolutions That Will Make 2010 a Healthy One!

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