I have learned my lesson of having new year resolutions - they rarely come true, and not because of lack of motivation, but life is unpredictable; I could not always get my workout done entirely or eat the healthiest meal 24/7. Therefore, I have come up with some SOLUTIONS to our goals of getting fit and staying healthy in 2008, without feeling guilty of enjoying life.

1. Shoe lovers - have only two pairs of shoes near your doormat at a time, one for work and the other pair for workout. Either before or after work, your $100 Shox will remind you to step out and exercise.
2. Shopaholic - so you like shopping, great, carry your own bags and walk a little faster from stores to stores.
3. Food lovers - pick a nice restaurant that is at least 2 miles from either your apartment or office every weekend. Walk to that destination and enjoy the meal.
4. Dessert lovers - pick your favorite dessert spot (hopefully some distance away from your dinner restaurant) and walk there after dinner so you are burning off some calories before digging into a cup of ice cream.
5. Beverage lovers - if you are having drinks with friends after dinner, then keep your beverage consumption to the minimum, one serving preferable, before meeting them. While chatting away in a bar, lounge, or wherever, keep everything in moderation as well.
6. Game lovers - save up, get yourself a Wii game or Dance Dance Revolution, then work up a sweat at beating your own record or having tournaments with your buddies.
7. All of us - don’t pay for a gym membership if you doubt that you will be going there 3 to 4 times a week. Save up the money and gear up for this winter to stay active from doing outdoor activities.

Happy New Year!