What's one of the most popular ways to ring in the New Year, aside from watching the ball drop, sipping some bubbly and kissing a loved one?
THE ANSWER: Making a resolution, as 45 percent of Americans do each year, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Psychology. While we're not huge fans of the word "resolution" at The Best Life - most slim-down, shape-up promises made on January 1 fizzle quickly - we're all for taking advantage of whatever gets you motivated to evaluate your life and make the changes necessary to lose weight and get fit. Just keep in mind that living a healthy, happy life is something you can (and should) do every single day, no matter when you make the decision to get started.
The Best Life program can help you do exactly that. The site features all the tools you need to be successful, including a team of experts ready to answer all your food and exercise questions, supportive member message boards and cutting-edge and tip-filled news articles. (Read on for details of all the site has to offer.) Take advantage of these resources, and come February, when 30 percent of those resolution-making folks have fallen off the wagon, you'll not only still be dedicated to your weight loss and fitness goals, you'll also be slimmer and fitter than you are today.
MORE NOTABLE NUMBERS
 The number of successful maintainers - people who've lost an average of 71 pounds and kept it off for six years - who eat breakfast, according to a study from the National Weight Control Registry. (In fact, 78 percent eat breakfast every day of the week; that's in sharp contrast to the average American who skips breakfast 25 percent of the time.)
The lesson here: Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Don't normally eat breakfast or don't have the time? We have the solutions: The Best Life Recipe Database is loaded with tasty, fuss-free breakfast dishes that are sure to make you a morning meal convert. And if you're already a fan, we'll help broaden your breakfast horizons with creative and fresh recipe ideas. You can search through hundreds of recipes by meal, ingredient or even cuisine until you find something you love.
 The number of fast-food meals successful losers eat per week. Sure, fast food is cheap and easy, but if you want to lose weight, you're better off driving by than driving through! Instead, create your own healthy, balanced meals right at home. Don't know how? Don't worry - we've done all the work for you already. As a member of TheBestLife.com, you'll have access to daily and weekly meal plans that not only provide the right amount of calories for weight loss, but also deliver all the nutrients you need to stay healthy! Oh, and of course, they're absolutely delicious! We'll even create a shopping list for you so you can stock up on everything you need.
 The amount of people who, with the help of social support, were able to lose weight on a four-month weight loss program and keep it off for six months afterwards. Only 17 percent of those who received little support were able to lose and maintain that loss, reports one study.
Simply put, a strong support system can increase your chances of success. Build your support network by becoming part of our active member community, where you can bond with thousands of friends, cheerleaders and motivators who share similar goals and struggles. In other words, gain pals and lose pounds!
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THE REAL SKINNY ON WEIGHT LOSS
 The amount of weight people who logged their food intake lost compared to just 17 pounds for those who didn't, according to one study.
You, too, can log your food intake and your exercise on the interactive food and activity trackers on TheBestLife.com. Enter your meals and snacks and you'll see how many calories as well as how many grams of carbs, fat, protein, fiber and more, you consume each day. It makes staying within your recommended calorie level a snap. You can also log your exercise, so you can track how many calories you burn each day. |
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