NewYearsResolution-related stories
Check in With Your New Year's Resolutions
Did you know that thousands of New Year's Resolutions have already failed spectacularly?
Instead of Resolutions, Make Goals
Cheryl Cole Resolves to Gain Weight in the New Year
Most people will be resolving to lose a few pounds come January 1st. But for teeny tiny British celeb Cheryl Cole, January 1st will mark a different kind of diet plan -- to gain weight. Recently, thousands of fans expressed concern over her bony frame after an appearance on hit TV show The X Factor, and it was a wake-up call for the singing superstar. "Cheryl was watching the show and she thought she looked terrible - too unhealthy," says a source close to Cheryl, 25. "She's a [British] size 6-8 and she wants to get to a size 8-10, but she doesn't want to eat junk to put it on, she wants to do it as healthily as possible. She's hiring a dietician and she's going to be eating lots of carbs such as wholemeal bread, rice and potatoes."
Why does this thought never occur to American celebs? Methinks Cheryl and Nicole Ritchie should have a heart-to-heart.
This year, believe in yourself
Healthy Events, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Motivation
The there are a few secrets to success: One is planning and another is believing in yourself. So this year, make specific goals, even if it's as small as being able to run a mile without stopping. Then, plan for success by signing up for a gym membership, deciding to go two times and week and buying yourself a pair of running shoes. Finally, be sure you're going to get there.
So what are your goals this year? Please share.
Your Turn: What's your New Years Resolution?
Well, it's just around the corner: 2008. I can hardly believe it -- seems like just yesterday we were ringing in 2007 -- or 2001 for that matter. Where does the time go?
This year, I bet many of you are making New Years resolutions, and I bet the majority of them are health and wellness-related. Myself, I'm resolving to take up more outdoor activities and eat more locally-grown foods. I'd also like to pursue more personal writing and photography.
10 secrets about your gym
I've recently arrived at an age where if I continue to eat whatever I want without ever exercising, I will no longer stay miraculously trim. But I've yet to join a gym, and, according to this article on SmartMoney.com, maybe I shouldn't.
Among the "10 Things Your Fitness Club Won't Tell You," are that increased January memberships (due to New Year's resolutions) lead to long-lines, and a 20 to 30% dropout rate, the place is crawling with bacteria, the trainers need no standard certification (and are subsequently very hit or miss), and it's nigh on impossible to cancel your membership.
While regular access to a pool, classes and fitness equipment sounds nice, I think I may stick to jogging in my neighborhood.
Not going on a diet: A fat woman's account
Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation
It's common for people to label overweight individuals as lazy and unhealthy. But for some people, this isn't true -- they're active, they're fit and they hardly ever visit fast food joints. Yet they remain overweight and are often looked down upon.
This is the story of one such woman, who exercises often and despite having a higher-than-normal BMI, has good cholesterol levels and normal blood pressure. But, unlike most overweight people, she has self confidence and a great appreciation for her curves. She's struggled with dieting and society's perception of her and it's all led to one conclusion: diets make you fat. I couldn't agree more.
So she proposes that this New Years, we don't resolve to go on a diet. Instead, we resolve to be more active, eat less processed and refined food, and enjoy life, and food, a little more. Sounds like an ideal New Years resolution to me. What about you?
