tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688055550242689622.post6901325366537794236..comments2010-01-17T21:51:02.741+01:00Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02648839265913963880noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688055550242689622.post-45841622167898047552010-01-17T21:49:58.918+01:002010-01-17T21:49:58.918+01:00I think another thing to do to have a happy new year is to DECIDE to have a happy new year. Life happens, but I get to choose my attitude and my response. So many people go through life as victims (and miserable) because they simply react to their environment, instead of influencing it.<br /><br />Good article!perrinministrieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904518316099516324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688055550242689622.post-22483339217911354472010-01-01T13:15:46.471+01:002010-01-01T13:15:46.471+01:00I think you&#39;re right about setting unrealistic goals and expectations. I guess it&#39;s true that sometimes great gains can be made, but I like the idea of incremental change. Like many others, weight loss has been a goal for me. <br /><br />My all-time high was about 243 lbs. Over the years I&#39;ve lost weight through small changes in diet and exercise. I remember finally getting through the 220 barrier. These days the barrier is 210. <br /><br />If I&#39;d set a goal to get there in a short period of time, I would likely have given up. But incremental lifestyle changes have helped me a lot. <br /><br />Now if I could do something about my speeding habits... well, maybe <i>next</i> year.srsmarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14681856766629398452noreply@blogger.com