Approximately 36 percent of Americans have reported being on a diet in the past year. Yet the country still struggles with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Diets often promote a "yo-yo" weight gain, where the weight is lost during the diet, but quickly regained after the diet is over. This can create feelings of failure and depression, as well as motivate the dieter to "try again," and restart the weight loss/gain cycle. The new year is the time when most people decide to "get back on track" after the holidays. With so much diet talk out there, it can be difficult to reject diet mentality and simply take care of yourself. Here are 10 resolutions for 2020 that DON'T involve fad diets, and instead focus on self-care and betterment.
1. Read more books
Your brain wants you to turn off the TV and crack open a book!
2. Spend time with family
Good for the soul.
3. Take a walk every day
Stretch those legs!
4. Cook yourself dinner at least three times a week
It'll save you money and taste great!
5. Pick an artistic hobby
Like painting, drawing, guitar, etc.
6. Learn how to bake something new
And share it with friends!
7. Pay for a stranger's coffee once a week
You will put the biggest smile on their face!
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8. Drink less alcohol
Ever heard of Dry January? It's a thing for a reason.
9. Donate your old clothes
You don't need them anymore, say "goodbye!"
10. Journal everyday
Then you'll have something to look back on next year!
