Losing Weight Tops 2014 New Years Resolution List Again

Losing weight still tops the New Years resolution list in the U.S as people endeavor to make positive changes to their lives in what is now the most collectively obese country in the world.

Smoking's fallen from second to third and is overtaken by volunteering but losing weight still proves to be the sought after challenge as losing as little as 7-10% of your body weight can make a drastic improvement on your health - however long this may take to achieve.

This means you will help prevent weight related illnesses, curb your chances of developing Type-2 diabetes and improve your overall quality of life.

It's estimated though that 7-10% of the some 48% of Americans that choose to lose weight as their New Year's resolution will succeed - however succeeding is subjective as it may range from 5 to 20lbs or more so these results published on statisticbrain.com should not be taken as gospel.

Time Management

The problem people face is time management.

The most often excuse for not living up to your new weight loss challenge is not being able to find the time to put in 40-60 minutes of exercise a day.

The Biggest Loser - that tactfully named dieting T.V show in the U.S makes losing at least 25lbs a week more than achievable, but this simply isn't realistic.

Do you have access to 3 world class fitness trainers each and every day with the right weight loss food pre-prepared for you by America's top dieting nutritionists?

No - so be realistic.

As is often the pleated mantra - losing weight is a step by step challenge - but this is true.

Plan and implement your New Year's diet plan on a daily basis.

Think healthy food, some moderate daily exercise and if you so require - some dietary supplements to speed up the process.

Take on New Challenges

Try not to focus just on one challenge though or change to your usual routine or trend.

Consider additional positive resolutions like drinking less alcohol, taking up a new sport or hobby, doing a short course, taking a new unexplored trip or improve how you can save money by eliminating unneeded costs.

Therefore if you want to be one of the approximate 10% who achieve their New Year's goal, surround yourself with positive people, take it step by step and as in little as the next 20 to 30 days, you may well have lost 15 to 20lbs, reduced your alcohol intake, began a new hobby or even quit or dramatically cut down your smoking.