Smart Goals For A Fulfilling 2024

The term "diet" carries a negative weight, reminding us of restrictions, hunger, and the absence of our favorite foods. It fosters an unhealthy relationship with nourishment, often associated with sacrifice rather than fulfillment.

- Rajiv Ambat

As we usher in the New Year, a wave of resolutions and action plans sweeps over us. Health goals invariably take the lead, with gym memberships experiencing a usual surge. However, research suggests a stark reality-23% of individuals abandon their aspirations by the end of the first week, and a notable 43% give up by the close of January. The question looms: Why do so many people stumble when it comes to their New Year resolutions, particularly in the realm of weight loss and overall health?

Delving into the reasons behind these setbacks unveils a common thread. Many resolutions falter due to pitfalls in planning and execution. The eagerness to embrace a healthier lifestyle often fails due to two key factors.

Firstly, the 'WHY'-the driving force behind health aspirations-is frequently misunderstood or not authentically addressed. 'WHY' do you want to become healthy and lose weight? You should not fool yourself with politically correct answers such as - I want to live longer, healthier, etc. Your reason may be to just look better and younger before meeting your classmates for the upcoming summer vacation, after so many years! Or it may be because you secretly enjoy those extra likes and attention coming your way for your pics and posts in Instagram. It is quite okay to have such, not-so-politically-correct reasons as your 'WHY'. I mean - go ahead and start, whatever floats your boat.