The 4 Healthiest New Year Resolutions You Can Make

Pick one of these worthwhile resolutions you can stick with.

“Only 44% of individuals in the US will make a 2024 resolution,” says Andi Holyfield, Registered Dietitian and personal diet coach.

1. Include exercise in your busy schedule. Have a combination of things you may enjoy like meeting a favorite friend to walk.
2. Stay in touch. One study found that out of 9,300 adult participants, 12 percent of adults aged 18-79 years old reported experiencing social isolation. Lack of close relationships can destroy your immune system as much as smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure. The Monroe Athletic Club, Saul Adler Recreation Center, and many local churches now offer pickleball courts for all ages. Call a friend today!
3. Get more sleep. Wake up and go to bed at a consistent time daily. Exercise during daylight hours.
4. Volunteer. You will have a stronger immune system, live much longer, and have better heart health by serving.

Let Andi Holyfield get you started in 2024 on your best resolution. You can focus on changing your diet & exercise routine, but you can balance 2024 with saving money by decreasing weight loss drugs and developing a long-term diet plan you can sustain forever, learn a new skill, decrease alcohol intake, and exercise.

Andi customizes plans for all ages and can answer some common questions about long-term, healthy diet plans.

• How do I stop Ozempic or weight loss medications?
  Depending on individual needs, tapering off the dosage gradually over time is recommended, which allows a smoother transition. It is important to have a health care professional monitor your blood sugar levels and let Andi introduce the right foods to maintain a healthy blood sugar to keep off the weight you lost.
• What happens if you stop taking weight loss drugs?
  In a large study published last spring, people who stopped taking semaglutide after regular use gained back an average of 2/3 of the weight they lost in one year. With a strong diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise habits, your success rate soars.
• Can you stop losing weight after bariatric surgery?
  Andi can customize a diet plan by teaching you how to eat foods in the correct order and behavior modifications to break a plateau after bariatric surgery.
• Can Andi help me if I need a special gluten-free diet or if I am allergic to a lot of foods?
  Yes – Andi will guide you on which foods worsen allergies to reduce nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating. Andi can team up with your doctor to develop the correct plan.
• Can I lose weight if I am hypothyroid or if I have a history of an eating disorder?
  Yes – Andi teams up with your doctor and therapist to help people learn to eat normally and help them feel less anxious about what they eat. Andi has 22 years of experience customizing diets.