Sticking with Your Resolutions: If Only Losing Weight Was as Easy as Gaining It

We're going to take a stab at this one - but we'd bet about half of the folks reading this made some sort of resolution this new year. Okay okay, it's a fairly educated guess because about a half a dozen reports were issued at the end of December quoting that number, but it's probably true, right? The more interesting figures deal with who's still holding strong with their resolutions. Are you?

That's right - research shows that 25% of resolutions are abandoned within the first week, and only a handful taper off by this point in January. So, of the 50% that made resolutions, 71% are sticking to their guns. Resolutions, like people, come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Not surprisingly, about 38% of the resolutions made this year pertain to losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle. We talk to clients everyday that remember a defining moment, many of them staring disappointedly at a bathroom scale on December 31, when it was time to shed the unnecessary fat and reclaim the energy and stamina associated with healthy living.

If it were easy to live a healthier lifestyle, 29% of those with weight loss resolutions would still be on the wagon. The reality of the matter is - weight loss is tricky and not near as easy as it was to put on the pounds. We're bombarded with dollar menus, super-sized options, fast food that keeps on getting faster and lives that are on hyperdrive. But there's still hope for your weight loss goals.

If you resolved to eat healthier and live smarter this year, you're not alone in your pursuit - or at least you shouldn't be. It's proven time and time again, those with a plan and accountability will not only stick to their goals, but exceed any previously set expectations after the fact. That's where Brazos Weight Loss comes into the picture.

If you're among the 71% still going strong, or even if you're calling a mulligan on this whole New Year's resolutions thing, we're here too help you plot a course for the year ahead and shake off those pesky pounds. We want you to give us a call or shoot an email our way to set up an appointment with our weight loss consultants. Why not make 2012 the year you keep your resolution - and feel healthier and better about yourself in the process.

Did you make a New Year's resolution this year? If so, what did you resolve and are you still sticking with it? Spare a moment or two and let us know with your comments.