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TheMost Popular NewYear’s Resolutions

1. Get in shape. The most common New Year’s resolutions have to do with getting in shape. If you’re resolving to hit the gym to improve your health or just your physique, you can avoid falling off the fitness cliff by enlisting a friend to exercise with you, or joining a regular class where you’ll be missed if you skip a session or two. Need additional motivation? Use fitness technology to stay on track. Fitbits will tell you when you’ve been sitting too long and you need to move. Food apps will tell you when you’ve eaten too much and you need to stop. Exercise apps will tell you how many calories you’ve burned. 2. Lose weight. Spend any amount of time on Instagram and you won’t be able to avoid the avalanche of products and schemes promising quick weight loss. And while the thought of shrinking a dress size or five by Christmas morning is a gift in itself, there really aren’t any

shortcuts when it comes to dropping pounds. While we’ve long heard the message that the key to weight loss lies in diet and exercise, the latest research suggests that, while exercise is important for overall health and keeping weight off, it isn’t actually that useful for weight loss.The bottom line: If you want to lose weight, focus on cutting calories. 3. Spend less, save more. If your bank account is looking a little low after the holiday gifts have all been purchased, you may be one of the many people who resolve to get their financial house in order in2020.Buyandsellclothesatconsignment stores, consider refurbished electronics, and buy produce when it’s on sale. 4. Spend more time with family and friends. Spending time with loved ones is great for your health and well-being, so it’s not surprising that

many people resolve to put more effort into nurturing their connections with family and friends. Set aside time each week to either call or meet up with a friend or family member. Take turns hosting dinner, or just get together for a walk. Friends far away? Set up a weekly Facetime or Skype chat instead. 5. Get organized. Getting organized is a noble goal. But in order to make this resolution stick, you’re going to need some concrete strategies. Avoid impulse purchases so you don’t end up with more clutter, setting aside 10 minutes each day to file and delete old emails, and setting up files to keep track of paperwork, such as medical bills, taxes and home maintenance documents.

Source: www.rd.com/health/diet-weight-loss/popular-new-years-resolutions/

Try this movement if you are experiencing back pain Exercise Essential

Tasty Recipe Gingerbread Cookies

Helps Relieve Back Pain

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molasses for lighter, somewhat spicy cookies or blackstrap molasses for very spicy, intensely flavored cookies) • ½ cup packed coconut sugar • 1 large egg • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional) Lemon Icing Ingredients (optional) • ½ cup powdered sugar • ¼ tsp lemon zest • 2 ¼ tsp lemon juice

• 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour, plus extra for work surface • 2 tsp ground ginger • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • ¾ tsp kosher salt • ½ tsp ground cloves • ½ tsp finely ground black pepper • ½ tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp baking powder • ½ cup melted coconut oil • ½ cup unsulphured molasses (regular

SIDELYING TRUNK ROTATION While lying on your side with your arms out-stretched in front of your body, slowly twist your upper body to the side and rotate your spine. Your arms and head should also be rotating along with the spine as shown. Follow your hand with your eyes. Hold for 20 seconds repeat 3 times on each side.

Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil and molasses. Add coconut sugar and the egg; whisk until blended. Combine and mix together liquid and dry ingredients until a dough forms. Divide dough in half, shaping each into a round disc about 1 inch thick. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill discs in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in the middle and upper third. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one disc until ¼ inch thick. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters andplaceeachonaparchment-linedbakingsheet, leavingabout½ inchofspacearound each one. Combine dough scraps into a ball and roll out again, repeating until all dough has been used. Repeat with remaining disc. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes (softer cookies: 8 minutes, crisp cookies: 11 minutes). After cookies have cooled, ice and/or sprinkle with powdered sugar. https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-gingerbread-cookies/

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