Notes from the Nurse
Lucille Kingsley
With the start of a New Year we often make New Year’s Resolutions. The hardest part is keeping them. The main thing to remember is to be realistic about the goals. Saying you want to lose 50 pounds may sound great but how are you going to make that happen? Dividing the goal into steps helps you attain your goal. An example is: 1. Exercise every day. Setting aside a specific time each day helps as well as deciding which exercises you will do such as stretching first followed by aerobic exercises and then a cool down period. Changing your diet to include more fruits and vegetables will also help you to lose weight as well as cutting out snacks such as chips and pop. Smaller portions and no seconds will also help to achieve that goal.
Informing others that you have set a goal also holds you to that task as they will question you about how it is going or they may comment you are looking thinner as the case may be. Having support from friends and family is a must.
Once you have maintained your goal then keeping it is your next challenge. You don’t always have to deny yourself, but the statement, “Everything in Moderation” is a good one.
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.
