A large percentage of Americans have already given up on their New Year\u2019s resolution to get healthier, and even more will quit sometime next month.<\/p>\n
Losing weight and getting in shape are the most popular resolutions people make and often don\u2019t keep. Experts at Intermountain Health<\/a> say there are several ways people can do refocus their efforts and get back on track to hitting their goals.<\/p>\n \u201cThe biggest problem we see is people do too much at once and quitting because they\u2019re overwhelmed by how much they\u2019re doing,\u201d said Jake Veigel, MD, Intermountain Health sports medicine physician. \u201cBy making a few changes and scaling back people will find it much easier to stick with habits that lead to lasting change.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Veigel recommends reassessing your routine and cutting back to something you can manage.<\/p>\n \u201cIf workouts have been too intense then cut back to a lighter routine or focus on something as simple as walking. The key is getting into the habit of physical activity and ramping up the workouts when you\u2019re ready,\u201d said Dr. Veigel.<\/p>\n If eating healthier is resolution you\u2019ve slipped on, Dr. Veigel suggests refocusing your efforts and reminds people not to categorize food as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d and instead looking at certain foods higher in sugar or fat as those to enjoy in moderation.<\/p>\n \u201cGetting healthier is a marathon not a sprint, and just know you\u2019re going to have setbacks along the way but to keep focused,\u201d said Dr. Veigel. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to ask for professional help because this is a big step and can be hard to know what works.\u201d<\/p>\n People can consult with their primary care doctor to make sure they don\u2019t have other issues that may inhibit reaching their health goals. A primary care doctor may also suggest working with a nutritionist and an exercise specialist to help you get started.<\/p>\n Jake Veigel<\/a>, MD, is a sports medicine physician at the Intermountain West Valley Clinic<\/a>.\u00a0For more information on Intermountain Health\u2019s lifestyle and wellness programs click\u00a0here<\/a>.\t\t<\/p>\n \n About Intermountain Health<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n Headquartered in Utah with locations in six states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health<\/a><\/b> is a not-for-profit system of 34 hospitals, approximately 400 clinics, medical groups with some 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plans division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs. For up-to-date information and announcements, please see the Intermountain Health newsroom at https:\/\/intermountainhealthcare.org\/news<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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