Health resolutions I actually may keep
Will this be Dr. H by year's end?
The time has come. The year is ending. I have to make a choice. I resolve to keep all 5 of yesterday’s options. Okay, I know I am a hedger, but I believe these are doable. I may even add to drink more alcohol (dirty look from wife).
Let’s go over my reasoning.
- Exercise.
I always say it is the closest to a fountain of youth we have, and I am not getting any younger. For me, it is an inertia thing. Once I get started, I feel better and look forward to it. I will try to build it up to 300 minutes per week, since a recent report showed you need, at least, 275 minutes per week to keep weight off. An old friend, Jimmy, suggested I keep up with my miles and chart a goal, such as walking to New York in 2009. I think I may buy a pedometer at the walking spree website and give it a go. Jimmy uses a treadmill with an incline, but I have enough foothills here in Colorado Springs to give me a workout. - Be more empathetic to my patients.
Time and experience help this to be easier. There is so much, in medicine, we don’t know. Sometimes, an open mind can lead to underlying solutions. - Narrow my magazine and website focus.
I just need to find out what to narrow it down to, then use a little disciple. - Never speed.
Just for the record, I rarely do. I am going to try to keep it under 5 mph over the limit at all times. - Give my magazine managing editor less work.
Keeping four out of five resolutions is pretty good, don’t you think?
I wish you all a Happy New Year and that you are able to keep all of your resolutions, and more.
Tags: fitness, recommendations, weight loss
December 31st, 2008 at 8:35 am
Great list, Dr. Hubbard! I will do the ones that you suggest that apply to my life, thanks!!
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December 31st, 2008 at 8:46 am
Good luck, Dr. Hubbard. You can do it!
-Steve
December 31st, 2008 at 9:38 am
An admirable list. I’ll take on your first one as well. (Oh, and we’re going to want before and after pictures from you next year!)
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December 31st, 2008 at 9:43 am
I for one love the 1st resolution and agree with you. I may not find the urge to start my daily exercise and have taken a day or two off for no reason. But once I do the exercise I feel better and could kick myself for thinking this was a bother in the first place.
Empathy is something we all could use a dose of with the flippant remarks that are hurled in electronic form.
A agree that I can lose focus when on a computer and I could work on this myself.
Very good tips and I hope you stay with them.
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December 31st, 2008 at 9:46 am
Sounds like you will be busy in 2009 with that list! Happy New Year!
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December 31st, 2008 at 9:50 am
Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing, always fun to hear everyone’s resolutions.
December 31st, 2008 at 10:39 am
Dr. J, good luck. I am guessing the exercise goal is a little light for you.
December 31st, 2008 at 10:40 am
Dr. Parker,
I like the little engine that could. I think I can, I think I can.
December 31st, 2008 at 10:42 am
Thanks Tom,
It is an inertia thing. I know I can make the time.
December 31st, 2008 at 10:43 am
Fatfighter, I hope to stay busy, you are right.
December 31st, 2008 at 10:43 am
Jolene, Happy New Year to you also.
December 31st, 2008 at 11:34 am
Cathy, don’t you believe that is me in the photo?
December 31st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Love the resolutions. Very realistic and passionate to what your underlying beliefs seem to be. I think that is the main root of developing resolutions we can stick to!
Wishing you a happy new year & safe celebrations!
~rupal
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December 31st, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Thanks Rupal, Happy New Year to you.
January 1st, 2009 at 10:14 am
Quite the list! Happy New Year!
January 1st, 2009 at 10:46 am
Just got your latest magazine in the mail and love it! Thanks for so much great information.
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Happy New Year Mark.
January 1st, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Super Healthy, Thanks for compliment. Glad you enjoy it.