What about a new you this new year? With the current year coming to an end, here we are, gathering willpower and ways for fulfilling the brand new set of New Year’s resolutions.

As the famous saying goes-

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new”- Socrates,

it is high time when we set new desires and aspire high to achieve them.

 Stats to consider  | The loopholes lagging us behind | 7 effective ways for new you  

With the year ending, many of us are busy in celebrating and partying while many would be indulging in retrospecting and analyzing the last year’s happenings and choices.

Well, here is your new chance to think about various ways and various reasons to bring changes.

It can be the success, happiness or financial stability. In fact, for a better life and better, new you!

Stats to consider

According to many surveys, it is seen that only 40-45% people make resolutions. Out of these numbers, 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February.

In fact, you will be amazed that only 8% of people are successful in achieving their targets.

The top 10 resolutions, majorly in everyone’s bucket list are:

1. Eat better and healthy
2. Lose weight
3. Exercise more
4. Better financial decisions
5. Self-care/improvement
6. Learn new skill
7. Get a new hobby
8. Quit smoking and alcohol
9. Read more books
10. Travel and explore more

The loopholes lagging us behind

With the new year coming, for some it might be painful, recollecting their last year’s resolutions and failure to attain the same.

With the hustles and fuss of life, you might lose motivation, interest while getting out of the comfort zone.

Few reasons that hinder your success of attaining the resolution are-

1. Setting lofty goals

So if you are planning to resolve the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle this year, you might end up reading a few articles about the same.

A setting of goal which is not practical to achieve is one of the major reason that you might end up in between only.

It is better to analyze your potentials, resources available as well as time availability before setting expectations and making resolutions.

Also, make sure to deal with one resolution at a time. It is always better to achieve, no matter how small or big rather than not achieving at all.

2. The attitude of giving up easily

With no backup plan or other priorities preceding ahead, it becomes difficult to cope up with the decided schedule.

As a result, the excitement fades away and resolutions take a back seat.

It is always wise to set benchmarks and work on it throughout the year with a positive attitude and determination.

3. Time management

Sometimes we do not realize the time span your goal achievement demands as you thought initially.

You might be having a vision, a plan, and best of intentions with that resolution but with the scarcity of time, you are unbaled to devote any of it. This again obstructs your way to achieve your goal.

To avoid this, it is advisable to design your plan of action keeping in kind the usual schedule you follow in routine. Start with 5-10 minutes every day while setting your priorities.

4. Lack of clarity and specificity

Take the example of being healthy! You might plan with including all the aspects of eating healthy, No to parties, sleeping on time, exercise every day for an hour! All at once!

And what you get is you, witnessing the shattering of determined goals, as there was a lack of clarity and specificity.

It is better to have a clear state of mind before commencing with the resolutions. Be very balanced with what you want and how are you working to get it.

5. Practicing rigidly and not with discipline

There is a clear difference between being disciplined and being rigid. When you are disciplined with little flexibility, your tendency of withdrawal is very less.

Whereas, if you try to pursue with rigidity, you tend to give up easily.

It is always better to provide elasticity to your journey of goal accomplishment giving little breaks, rewards for little achievements and even, accepting little deviation that might come in between.

“Human mind takes almost exactly 21 days to adjust to a major life change” – Dr. Maxwell Maltz, Author of bestselling book Psycho-Cybernetics

7 Effective ways to discover the New You

We often have heard that old habits die hard and we sometimes, tend to underestimate that it can be difficult to undergo the process of change.

Bringing changes demands thinking and digging deep.

Even if you want to lose weight, planning and following strategies, with or without the aid of tools, the goal accomplishment is not at all impossible. And few steps, taken daily, can bring a significant impact.

1) Keep your resolutions simple

Sometimes, we see people making resolutions that tend to revamp their entire lifestyle. For example, you might be planning to shed a lot of weight at one go!

But this is simply a formula to disappointment and guilt. To avoid this, it is better to make simple goals. The resolutions should be such which are understandable and easy to follow.

2) Make meaningful resolutions

This is the most important aspect which needs mind churning and thought. The resolution should be such which is not vague and adding meaning to your life.

For a person who wants to lose weight, think of how it can add meaning not just in physical aspect but in bestowing mental strength.

Make a resolution not just to lose weight but be healthy and disease-free. That will add meaning and purpose to life.

Such resolutions keep your motivation high and attaining such goals gives the feeling of contentment at the end of the year.

3) Aim for realistic goals

While making resolutions, do not aim very high. Keep in mind the previous experiences which are the real lessons to learn and guide for setting goals ahead.

Be it in context of saving money or losing considerable weight. Remember that everything is not possible at one go and that, this is not the only opportunity. Many more to come!

So, make goals which are realistic, practical and affordable to approach and accomplish.

Always remember to opt for SMART goals which are- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound.

4) Design your plan of action

To attain the decided resolution, it is needed that you have to have a plan of action.

This reduces the chance of confusion, the rate of withdrawal and help efficient attainment of goals. It should include

• Your daily routine
• The anticipation of the hurdles for making a backup plan
• Division of your goal into many short-term goals
• Search for communities or the relevant app, for better guidance and high morale.

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” —Pablo Picasso

5) Learn the skill of time management

We understand that it is pretty hectic outside and that you are working hard to set a balance between your personal and professional aspect.

But this ‘Me time’ is of utmost importance and should be given its due credit.

It is not at all bad to pamper yourself and give what your body demands. Try to manage time in such a way that at least you get 30 minutes for every day. It can be in form of some hobby, sleep or hanging out with friends.

This relaxes your mind and body ensuring the lesser chance of getting back from your set goals.

6) Embrace technology

And even if not very proficient, little knowledge of technology and helpful apps and its use can bring a lot of difference.

Be it a case of learning a new language, improving vocabulary, starting with an exercise routine or improving your eating habits, the technology is flooded with a variety of user-friendly apps.

Take an example of Truweight app, where it not only help you in tracking your weight or calories but also guide you on how you can improve.

Thus, not only helping in learning but also guiding and keeping you on track.

7) Stay positive

Making changes or replacing habit is not that easy and slip-up at one or other point of time is inevitable. Do not let this be an excuse to give up.

When such instances come, you need to be positive with self- belief, and strength. You should be proud of your former achievements and not critical of yourself.

Be your in charge and make sure to celebrate your success along the way. This will keep you positive, motivated and even focused.

The above steps or any instruction may not guarantee you the success! But it provides you with the guidance you should seek.

Rest, conquering the milestone is a game of self- belief, motivation and organized approach. You can do it! For new year and very new you!

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Medically reviewed by  Krupa,  A Postgraduate in Food Science & Nutrition

Ever wondered on shedding all of that weight in one go? Like getting back to how you looked 5 years ago in just a month! Trying everything possible on the internet to get back in shape real quick or going through old albums and feeling bloated? Rapid weight loss is what everyone desires to achieve that appealing physique!

The need to reduce weight is very constant and majorly when there is a lot of fitness and bodily regime around you. You must have seen somebody hitting the gym and shedding out all of that weight or doing power yoga and getting to size zero. There are many dieting processes that one can follow.

Quick weight reduction is very tempting. All of us need that beautiful body where we receive compliments and appraisals as soon as we hit the floor. Getting on crash diets may help you attain the required weight but this does no good for the body and you would eventually gain back the same weight or even more.

This also involves a lot of heart, health, and bodily problems and in the worst cases, one might even have a chronic disease that can be life-threatening. Crash diets for weight loss are not recommended for anyone as it could only make you weaker.

Basic Mechanism Why We Gain back the Lost Weight?

The basic mechanism involves around the appetite hormone: Leptin. This hormone is secreted by the fat cells or the adipose tissues in the human body which is principally responsible for appetite regulation.

This hormone is passed through the bloodstream and sends a signal to the brain, which in turn, controls the appetite. It helps the human body to realize when the stomach is full and when you must stop eating.

When you lose weight, you lose fat cells and consequently, reduction in leptin hormone. This arouses the tendency to eat more as this abrupt reduction is not being read by the brain and therefore, the body gets signal to eat. As a result, the body tends to gain weight.

Table of Contents:

• Risks your health
• Psychological problems
• Losing of muscles
• The yo-yo dieting
• Other side effects of rapid weight reduction

Risks in losing weight really fast:

Rapid weight loss is very risky. You might reach your aimed goal really very fast but this could also lead to a lifelong health problem.

Such weight loss programmes make you starve yourself to death. Sometimes it may also lead to an emotional and mental breakdown. “Fast weight loss”, is not recommended for anyone. A person risks their life behind losing weight really fast.

Here we list 5 Reasons why rapid weight loss is not effective, and remember you gain it back anyway!

1. Risks your health:

We have heard this a million times that health is wealth. Nothing is more important than your health.  In the modern era, when the human body is so delicate and vulnerable to diseases and problems, rapid weight reduction will only risk your health.

Various researches have shown that rapid weight loss is harmful causing symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, nutritional deficiencies.  In fact, it has been established that rapid weight loss also suppress immunity, making the body vulnerable to infections [1].

Also, symptoms like muscles loss, and cramps, dizziness and confusion are also been witnessed. A study published in the Obesity Surgery has revealed that rapid weight loss associated with Bariatric surgery can lead to gallbladder stones and related diseases [2].

2. Psychological problems:

A healthy body is not only a lean body but also a fit and stable mind. When your mental stability is at stake, you cannot really work out on any other thing because of distorted focus and concentration. 

According to a study published in the British Journal of Sports of Medicine, it was seen that rapid weight loss in amateur boxers resulted in poor mood along with declined performance [3].

The proposed mechanism behind this has been associated with reduced nerve impulse transmission due to reduced blood flow along with dehydration. Also, with suddenly reduced energy supply to the body also affects the cognitive ability of the concerned individual.

According to experts, weight loss of 0.5-1 kg per week is considered healthy whereas reduction beyond this is considered as an unhealthy approach. During initial stage of weight loss, this rate may vary owing to decrement in water weight.

3. Losing of muscles:

Ever wondered as to why you are losing on that body muscles which you already had? This might be because of the rapid weight loss thing that you have planned to do.

It happens due to the defense mechanism of the body for survival. It is easy to burn water and muscle mass as compared to fat. In fact, as muscles require more calories for its sustenance as compared to fat, during the rapid weight loss, the body allows the metabolism of muscles first in order to save calories.

4. The yo-yo dieting:

Just like a yo-yo bounces up and down, similarly, your weight bounce between reduction and increment. This weight loss technique is not recommended and only adds up to the problem.

During the transition from normal weight loss routine to rapid weight loss, the body’s metabolism fluctuates a lot that results in weight gain as soon as the individual resumes back to normal phase.

There are a lot of people who have tried this weight loss process but the results have been worse than expected. This weight loss technique makes the human body a lot vulnerable to existing disease and problems.

5. Other side effects of rapid weight reduction:

Crash dieting may also cause human body a lot of other problems like hunger, fatigue, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, irritability, dehydration, and other bodily problems.

These are just to begin with! With no control, the condition could even get worse and lead to chronic diseases. Weight loss comes with a lot of risks. One must make sure that they follow healthy ways for weight loss.

Conclusion:

It is important to lose weight but it is also important to stay fit and healthy in long run. Instead of crash dieting, one can involve habits like eating slowly, cutting down on starch and sweet food, giving up on aerated drinks, low consumption of alcohol. All these definitely help in reducing weight and also staying healthy.

Now that we have listed the major problems with the reduction of weight too quickly, keep in mind that you follow a healthy approach for weight loss. Opting for healthy habits not only help in effective weight loss but also, in healthy weight sustainability. 

Truweight weight loss program brings about a positive change in your life. Here are the 5 ways it does it.

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