Best Year Yet
Proven Tips to Make a Successful New Year’s Resolution
We’re approaching the start of a new year, and that means a fresh start! Many people will be making New Year’s resolutions, determined to make a positive change in their lives. Unfortunately, despite their best intentions, U.S. News & World Report found that 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Here are some tips to help make your resolutions part of that lucky 20%.
New Year’s resolution, it should read like a game plan for success. “I’m going to exercise more by hitting the gym every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.” Physically write down your goal and put it somewhere you’ll see every day, like your bathroom mirror or your desk at work.
Change your outlook.
Too often when we make a resolution, we vow to instantly transform our lives. For example, we often declare that we’ll never eat fast food again. While it’s great to aim big, when we adopt an “all or nothing” mantra, any mishap can derail our goals. Your health is a series of choices you make and one bad choice doesn’t ruin all the progress you’ve made. Did you skip the gym one day or hit the drive-thru because you forgot to pack a lunch? It’s okay! Commit to making a healthier choice tomorrow.
Set goals.
Waking up on Jan. 1 and saying, “I want to exercise more this year!” isn’t a goal; it’s a really nice idea. The best goals are SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound). When you make your
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
One proven way to stick to your New Year’s resolutions is by telling people about it. This way, you’ll be held accountable. Double your chances of success by telling someone who can help you achieve your New Year’s resolution! Want to exercise more? Ask a friend to be your gym buddy. Ready to adopt healthier eating habits? Get the whole family on board! Eager to make fitness a priority? Talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes to make that happen. Asking for help can mean the difference between success and failure this year. At Focus Physical Therapy, we’re eager to help our patients achieve their New Year’s resolutions for 2020. Whether your goal is to heal faster, move better, or improve your golf game, our trained team is here to help. Give us a call at 949.709.8770 and tell us about your New Year’s resolutions today!
HAVE A LAUGH
BACON-WRAPPED CHESTNUTS “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” is an iconic image of Christmas, but we’re willing to bet most people reading this have never eaten a chestnut. Change that this year with this awesome paleo-friendly appetizer.
Ingredients
• 2 8-oz cans water chestnuts • Tamari (wheat-free soy sauce), but can substitute with coconut aminos
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar • 1 lb sliced bacon, quartered
Directions
1. Heat an oven to 400 F. 2. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet lined with parchment and set aside. 3. Drain liquid from canned water chestnuts, add tamari to cover, and let soak for 15 minutes in the cans. 4. Drain tamari, roll each chestnut in coconut sugar, wrap with bacon, and spear on toothpick. 5. Place chestnuts on prepared rack. Bake for 30–35 minutes. 6. Plate and serve.
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