{"id":60624,"date":"2012-12-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-kinesiology-professor-dishes-out-on-how-to-keep-new-years-resolutions\/"},"modified":"2012-12-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-12-05T00:00:00","slug":"uri-kinesiology-professor-dishes-out-on-how-to-keep-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2012\/12\/uri-kinesiology-professor-dishes-out-on-how-to-keep-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 kinesiology professor dishes out on how to keep New Year\u2019s resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, Dec. 5, 2012 \u2013 New Year\u2019s resolutions are easy to make and, unfortunately, easy to break. Who among us hasn\u2019t committed to a healthy diet at the stroke of midnight on January 1, only to devour a bag of salty chips a few days later.<\/p>\n


\nThe good news is that there are steps you can take to help you stick to your resolutions and achieve your goals, says Bryan Blissmer, a 溏心vlog免费B站 kinesiology professor and an expert on how to treat unhealthy behaviors, with a focus on exercise.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cPeople often create resolutions regarding their health, ranging from losing weight and eating right to quitting smoking and starting an exercise program,\u201d he says. \u201cRegardless of what behavior you\u2019re trying to change, we\u2019ve found common factors that help predict success.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nA willingness to make a change is the first step, one that many people are not ready to do. But that resolution should be specific. Steer clear of goals that are nebulous or too broad: \u201cI want to eat better.\u201d A better goal is, \u201cEat five fruits and vegetables every day.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nGoals should also be realistic, Blissmer says. \u201cThe old adage of shooting for the moon doesn\u2019t work in this case because you might run out of fuel and motivation and come crashing back down to earth,\u201d he says. \u201cSetting small and short-term goals gives you an opportunity to be successful and evaluate how the change is working for you.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nIn other words, come up with an attainable goal for the year, but break it down into manageable steps throughout the upcoming weeks and months.<\/p>\n


\nThe next step is creating an action plan that articulates how to reach those goals. \u201cIt\u2019s not just, \u2018I\u2019m going to eat five fruits and vegetables a day,\u2019 \u201d says Blissmer. \u201cIt\u2019s \u2018I\u2019m going to eat two servings at lunch and three at dinner.\u2019 \u2018\u2019<\/p>\n


\nChanging bad habits requires hard work. Self-monitoring is key to tracking progress. That can be as simple as keeping a food diary or weighing yourself daily. There are plenty of apps and websites to make it easy to record your data.<\/p>\n


\nBlissmer says it\u2019s also important to plan ahead before parties and other social events. Think about what will be served and how you\u2019ll handle yourself. If necessary, skip an event that might be too stressful.<\/p>\n


\nReaching out to other people is also a good idea, but only if they are encouraging. Telling friends and family members about your resolution is a great way to get emotional and practical support.<\/p>\n


\nFinally, reward yourself for any accomplishments, even the small ones. Weight loss might translate into a new pair of jeans. No more drinking might earn you a day at the spa or a long walk in the woods. <\/p>\n


\n\u201cIt doesn\u2019t always have to be about buying something,\u201d Blissmer says. \u201cIt could be time or an experience.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nWhat are some specific tips?<\/p>\n


\nIf your goal is to exercise, you might pack a gym bag the night before or find a buddy to join you on the track. Exercising in the morning, before the work day starts, is also beneficial.<\/p>\n


\nFor those seeking a healthier diet, a food diary might help. Writing down everything you put in your mouth could prevent \u201cmindless eating.\u201d Eating off small plates cuts down on the amount of food, and moving fruits and vegetables out of the bottom drawer to an eye-level shelf in the refrigerator is also a plus.<\/p>\n


\nBlissmer advises against a rush to judgment. \u201cDon\u2019t beat yourself up if you fail,\u201d he says. \u201cFor most people, it takes four or five attempts. Every attempt you do gets you better prepared for the next time.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nBlissmer practices what he teaches. He\u2019s on a weight-loss plan and is recording on the \u201cMy Fitness Pal\u201d website how much food he eats daily and how many calories he burns by exercising. His goal is to lose two pounds a week.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cIt works for me,\u201d he says. \u201cBut again, different strokes for different folks.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nBlissmer has a doctorate in kinesiology, with a focus on exercise psychology, from the University of Illinois. In addition to his teaching duties in the College of Human Science and Services, he is also a member of the research faculty at 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Cancer Prevention Research Center.<\/p>\n


\nWith funding from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute on Aging, he has been involved in studies over the last decade that explore the best way to change behaviors, and maintain them in the future.<\/p>\n


\nFor more information, please contact Blissmer at blissmer@uri.edu or 401-874-5435. <\/p>\n


\nPictured above: Bryan Blissmer, professor of kinesiology in the College of Human Science and Services at the 溏心vlog免费B站, and a member of the faculty at 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Cancer Prevention Research Center.

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