Holiday Health : New Year's Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions seem like a great idea in January, but what about in February, March, and beyond? Here’s how to stick with your plan. If your resolution is losing weight, write down in a food diary what you eat, how much, where, when, with whom, and your mood at the time. In one large study, the more often overweight people wrote in a food diary, the more weight they lost. If your resolution is reducing stress, recharge with seven to eight hours of sleep a night, even on weekends. This improves mood and helps you think clearly and creatively. And, if you resolve to quit smoking, prepare for the most common withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and restlessness. Feeling restless can linger until you find a replacement behavior. How about exercise? This quitting aid can brighten your mood and combat any resulting weight gain. For more information, call St. John’s Referral One 625.2000 or visit stj.com.
