Why More Than Half of New Year’s Resolutions Go Nowhere (and How to Actually Succeed this Year)

 

'Every year at this time people all over the world begin making resolutions for the New Year.

The #1 resolution is to lose weight and become more physically fit.  A very good one I will admit.  This translates to a busy time for anyone in the fitness industry and one that is embraced and capitalized on.

Getting started is easy but how many of these people actually stick it out over the long haul?

Not many.  Statistics show that about 75% go strong through the first two weeks while the number dwindles to less than 45% at the 6 month mark and fewer than 20% at the two year mark.
Others show even less adherence.  

Having been in the fitness industry for over 17 years I would say they are pretty spot on. Why do so many people fall off the bandwagon?   Many reasons as it turns out:'

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