New year, new me…me healthy, me fit, me perfect! Correct? Every New Year, we curse our guilty consciences and make serious resolutions to “fix” our lifestyle and habits to be healthy, successful, or to achieve our idea of perfection – whether it’s that of a “successful CEO.” If you plan your calendar of what to eat, when to eat, and where to eat, you may be less aware of your feelings about food. kill the passion Planning to make (is that even possible?) Here are some extremely impractical (we didn’t say impossible) New Year’s resolutions that are too difficult to stick to even for a week.
7 New Year’s resolutions on food that may break your heart or make you break them first:
1. “I will give up all junk food or eat it occasionally”
Come on guys, this is getting old now! Jokes apart, every year, it seems like the race to eat out is also increasing, with food delivery services expanding to our doorstep within minutes. Even if one stops or reduces eating out, there is still a growing variety of processed foods like breads, biscuits, chocolates, chips, dips, spreads, sodas, soft drinks and many types of packaged foods. Difficult to survive. Your nearest grocery store.
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2. “I will stop drinking tea and coffee”
Many people start their day with a cup of tea or coffee, to such an extent that they become addicted to it and start getting headaches without it. This addiction may tempt you to give up caffeinated beverages in the New Year, but that’s easier said than done.
3. “I won’t eat anything after dinner”
It’s difficult to avoid late night snacking, especially if you stay up late after dinner. However, eating breakfast at this time can easily lead to weight gain, which is why many people want to give up this habit. It’s best to go to sleep early, otherwise in a few days you’ll be munching on a packet of chips with your favorite OTT show at 12:15 in the night.
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4. “I will stop eating anything with sugar”
If you have a sweet tooth and are often heard saying, ‘There’s always room for dessert,’ then you know deep down that this is the first resolution you’ll break. Sugar is all around us – in laddus, carrot halwa, chocolates, sauces, ice creams, juices… along with the added sugar you might add to your tea or coffee. Still, it is important to monitor your sugar intake to prevent any potential health problems.
5. “I won’t overeat”
All foodies struggle with portion control, especially when their favorite dishes are in front of their eyes. It’s easy to lose count of how many momos you eat in winter or golgappas in summer. This resolution requires ninja-level focus!
6. “I’ll be vegetarian this year”
Vegetarianism is a popular lifestyle in which you give up eating any type of meat or dairy products and using any type of animal products such as leather shoes and belts. Although this philosophy and way of living may seem attractive and kind, it can be difficult to immediately follow a vegan diet, especially if you enjoy non-vegetarian food or milk products like cheese and cottage cheese. There are many plant-based options now available; However, it may take some time to get used to them.
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7. “I will drink 8 glasses of water every day”
Water is essential for our health, and many people become dehydrated daily due to lack of water in winter or summer. This seemingly simple resolution can be hard to follow, especially if you don’t feel thirsty enough and you’re too busy to consciously remember to drink water all the time.
Which of these resolutions have you already broken or are hanging on by a thread? Let us know in the comments.
