How to Make New Year's Resolutions That Stick

Make changes that last beyond your New Year’s Day hangover.

New Beginnings - As the calendar rolls over to 2015, it can be tempting to claim the New Year as a fresh start. Half of all American adults make resolutions. Unfortunately, researchers say that only 22% of them actually stick! But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here's how to make changes that last beyond your New Year’s Day hangover. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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New Beginnings - As the calendar rolls over to 2015, it can be tempting to claim the New Year as a fresh start. Half of all American adults make resolutions. Unfortunately, researchers say that only 22% of them actually stick! But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here's how to make changes that last beyond your New Year’s Day hangover. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel  (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Be Reasonable

Lose 20 Pounds

 - Do you have 20, 30 or more pounds to lose? One major fitness goal to have is to lose that nagging weight that's been holding you down. Now is the time to make that a reality and reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers. (Photo: John Henley/Corbis)

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Baby Steps

What’s In Season? - Summer is here and with that comes a new crop of in-season superfoods. From cherries to blueberries to melons, read why you should incorporate more superfoods into your diet and which ones you should try. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: Justus de Cuveland/imagebroker/Corbis)

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Create Habits

Get Help - Some resolutions can benefit from a little help. Signing up for Weight Watchers and joining a group fitness class could be the key to losing those last 10 pounds. Or using a patch could help you finally give up smoking cigarettes.  (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Get Help

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Treat Yourself - Give yourself praise and small rewards when you stick with your goals. It will help you stay the course and give you something to look forward to.  (Photo: Jason Homa/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Treat Yourself

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