Transform Your New Year’s Resolutions Into Healthy Habits

In 2023, I want to exercise more, lose weight and eat better – sound familiar?

That’s because some of our most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around adopting healthier lifestyles. While it’s easy to come up with a resolution, many of us struggle to stick to it. Research shows that, by February, 80% have abandoned their resolutions.

So, what’s the key to making a lasting, healthy, New Year’s resolution? Muhammad Bhutta, MD, a primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, shared what it takes to beat the odds and make your healthy resolution a lifestyle change.

> Schedule an appointment with a primary care provider.

Be SMART with your goals.

When making your New Year’s resolution, always aim for “SMART” goals – those that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.

“Of those, the most important are achievable goals. If you aim for something unachievable, perhaps losing 10 pounds in one week or cutting carbs out of your diet entirely, you have a much higher chance of giving up your resolution,” Dr. Bhutta said.

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