So as the new year approaches I decided to do some research on the top 10 new year’s resolutions made, and to no surprise, fitness and weight loss were at the top. I am just really confused as to why “fitting in fitness” and “taming the bulge” were a whopping number 2 and 3, whereas “helping others” was nearly dead last. It was nice to see the “enjoy life more” pledge, but my guess is that chasing after numbers 2 and 3 will get rid of any joy you have left. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating an inactive lifestyle and I’m not saying that you shouldn’t think about your health, but if you were to look at the real reason most women want to “tame the bulge,” it rarely has to do with weight.
I would like to bet that you could complete a lot of those resolution by just taking out all the ones that have to do with losing weight. How about for once this year you decide to love your own self no matter what, instead of living in a perpetual state of self-loathing. Aren’t you tired of being OK with not liking what you see? How can you expect anyone else to see you for what you really are when you don’t even see it for yourself?! This year I think it’s time to re-order and delete some of these pledges to a new year. Just a cheeseburger for thought.
Here’s the list compiled from About.com,
1. Spend more time with family and friends.
2. Fit in Fitness
3. Tame the Bulge
4. Quit Smoking
5. Enjoy Life More
6. Quit Drinking
7. Get Out of Dept
8. Learn Something New
9. Help Others
10. Get Organized.
what does it say that with everything there is in this world, losing weight tops our list of resolutions every year?
what would happen in the world if we didn’t diet?
I am surprised at the “more time with family and friends” being number one. I recently was at the VA hospital, which was full of patients(75 % overweight) and seen people coming and going all day long. I walked the halls one day and all most every room had visitors. I visited with people that were from 400 to 500 miles away. I thought it was great that friends and family were there visiting their friends or family.