{"id":1137,"date":"2011-12-28T14:38:17","date_gmt":"2011-12-28T19:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/beyondgorgeous\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2011-12-28T14:38:17","modified_gmt":"2011-12-28T19:38:17","slug":"keeping-resolutions-know-your-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/beyondgorgeous\/2011\/12\/keeping-resolutions-know-your-why.html","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Resolutions — Know Your “Why”"},"content":{"rendered":"

How can you actually keep<\/em> your resolutions this year? We talked yesterday about the importance of preparing physically.\u00a0 Begin eating healthier and start weaning yourself off sugar to give yourself a better start.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>You can also start preparing yourself mentally.\u00a0 Write down all the reasons you want to lose weight and get in shape.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t really want the results that badly, you won\u2019t do what it takes to actually accomplish your goals.\u00a0 Does your list of reasons starts with, I want to lose weight because: \u201cI want to get spouse off my back about my extra weight,\u201d or \u201cI know I should, \u201d or something similar?\u00a0 You are doomed already.\u00a0 You need to have valid reasons that are important to YOU.\u00a0 Some good reasons?\u00a0 Here are ten results that you will see from losing 10% of your body weight.<\/p>\n

Better blood pressure<\/p>\n

Improved heart health and lower cholesterol levels<\/p>\n

Decreased risk for diabetes<\/p>\n

Enhanced sex life<\/p>\n

A better night\u2019s sleep for those with obstructive sleep apnea<\/p>\n

Less pain associated with arthritis, joint disease, and lower back pain.<\/p>\n

Better breathing<\/p>\n

Decreased risk for colon and breast cancer<\/p>\n

A healthier gallbladder<\/p>\n

More energy<\/p>\n

Make sure you have your \u201cwhy\u201d down pat.\u00a0 Next step — Figure out the how.\u00a0 We\u2019ll look at that tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Eating to live and living for Christ,<\/p>\n

Susan Jordan Brown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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