There's something about a brand new year that has so many of us vowing to drop the extra weight. We're not really sure how or when we're going to do it. We just make that same old resolution….once again.

We're hopeful that we can just take that new weight loss supplement and the pounds will drop off. Some even buy expensive gym equipment for the home that well, by the time February rolls around, is being used to hang laundry on.

It's time to stop the madness. Why not just resolve to be a healthier you in 2010? No demanding boot camps or strict dieting that you cannot sustain. Just resolve to do something good for your body.  Doing something healthy each day can lead to a healthier you by the end of the year.

I wanted to share with you a few things you can do to move towards health in the New Year.

• Give up your soda and diet sodas. The average American drinks more than 48 gallons of soda each year. And you think that diet soda is “healthier?”   Think again!  Diet sodas are full of harmful chemicals.  Try the healthier natural soda Zevia. www.zevia.com  No calories, sugar or chemicals!
• Eat fish twice a week. Wild fish contains healthy omega 3 fatty acids, which keep your heart happy. Make sure to choose only wild fish, as farm raised fish may contain higher levels of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
• Fruits. Commit to eating at least one piece of fruit daily. And not just a banana. Think about the next time you’re in the store and you see green bananas and they have a tag that shows they shipped from Paraguay. Hmmmm, wonder how much nutrients are really in those bananas that were picked way too early.  Choose local fruit that is in season. Shop the farmers markets and in the grocery store, look at the SKU tags and notice how far your food has traveled.
• Veggies. Another must have. Commit to have some vegetable with each meal. Try scrambled eggs with tomato, onion, spinach or any other veggie. Have a salad with lunch. Serve baked asparagus with dinner. Visit my website and watch the videos on how to prepare delicious veggies.
• Busta a move.  Carve out time each week to do some sort of activity that you enjoy. Walk you dog, take a yoga class, sign up for tennis lessons at the local community college where classes are cheaper, work in your yard or get together with your best friend and walk!
• Get your sleep. Most everyone skimps on sleep. And frankly, this is what is most important to your health. Sleep is the time that your body repairs itself. If you don’t allow it that time, it’s only going to break down. Make your bedroom dark and cool.  Move all electronics like TVs, computers and PDAs far away from your bedside. You need between 7-9 hours each night. If you are only getting 5-6, then start by going to bed 30 minutes early until eventually you work up to at least 7 hours.

If getting in shape seems daunting, then think of it as getting healthier. Enjoy nourishing yourself in the New Year!

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