Are those new year resolutions falling by the wayside already?

Don’t worry, just start again. Here are a few tips if you’re struggling:

Make a list and make your goals clear, if you want to lose weight then how much? If you want to do more exercise, what and how often?

Think about what you need. If it’s a new exercise class then get yourself some workout clothes that make you feel good.

Get a friend to support you, you can both encourage each other to reach your goals.

Be positive when you talk about your resolutions. Say I’m losing weight, rather than I’ve got so much weight to lose.

Don’t make too many resolutions. One is good, two are possible but more than that and you could be setting yourself up for failure.

Tell as many people as you can what you’re doing. That way everyone can cheer you on and it’s harder to back down or give in.

Keep a diary of your progress, that way if you do falter you have a record of your successes to motivate you once more.

Set up a time frame for your achievement. According to science it takes 21 days to install a new habit and make it natural. So give yourself at least 3 weeks to make that change for good.

If you’re not sure where to start then maybe a good place to begin your investigations is on www.foodforthebrain.com. This is a website with a test for you to take to determine your chances of getting Alzheimers.Act now and stop the decline. It’s aimed at those between 50 and 70, but it’s a good idea to take the test whatever your age. Think positively about your future.