A quick personal story:

Yesterday was the first day of my new workout and eating plan. Even so, I was talking with a co-worker about the possibility that I might skip last night’s workout due to lethargy. That’s right, I was ready to cop out on day 1. I am not proud of this fact.

My coworker wisely commented, “No, no. You’re supposed to start strong, so you can sputter and fail later.”

I don’t typically participate in New Year’s resolutions, but I have to imagine this is now most of them end up. Otherwise, December 31 would be known as “the day we celebrate having accomplished all of our resolutions from last year”.

But hope springs eternal, I suppose, and I choose to throw myself into my commitment this year. What say you? Is my new year’s resolution a real opportunity to change, or an annual self-delusion?

Whatever your reasons for attempting to get healthier this year, I want you to know that 1) you are definitely not alone, and 2) we’re here to help.