Top 100 New Year's Resolutions - Share Yours!

My resolution is to lose 20lbs by Oct 17th. I am getting married in vegas that day! So far I'm using a wii fit. I plan to cut out pop and junk food.

Ok, Sunday, January 25th was LAST Sunday.....you might want to fix this.

I choose not to call them resolutions. I decide to make a life change, and I go about it slowly, making small changes one at a time, in the hopes of making my life better.

Right now, the life change I want to make is to become healthy, which includes changing my diet a bit, adding in some exercise, and seeing a doctor.

I didnt notice that Katie lol

For me it is to get moving. If I get active it will go along way with weight loss since I am already trying to eat healthier.

I was just getting ready to post that Katie! You beat me to it!

Lol Jenn, I'll post mine when I KNOW that I'm not TOO late, lol.

I want to learn to cook more healthy, on a crazy schedule.
Everyone has a different schedule here and I cannot eat gluten and alot of fruits and nuts, make it even harder to cook healthy meals,
I am trying to do better

Lol Bridget,
Yeah, I'm kinda quick on the draw (0r keyboard). Lol.

Thanks Stefanie. That's great, plenty of time.

In 2007, I managed to lose 30 pounds. I went from a size 18 to a size 12!

In 2008, I managed to maintain my weight.

For 2009, my ultimate goal is to lose atleast 25 pounds. My first goal is to lose 10 pounds before my 10th anniversary, March 20th. If I lose 25 pounds, that will put me at my "GOAL" weight! If I can lose a little more than that, I wouldn't complain! LOL!

Why did I choose my goal weight? If I reach my goal weight, I will weigh 1 pound LESS than my hubby! :)

I'm not going on a "diet" because I don't think diets work. I'm making a lifestyle change. By making small changes in my eating and activity level, it will simply become habit. It's all about balance, moderation and support!

In addition to shedding some pounds, it will give me an overall healthier way of life. I want to be healthier and happier not only for myself but for my kids and my husband as well! By doing this for myself, it will make me a better mother and wife!

My New Year's Resolution was to become more creative in the kitchen.

My husband was laid off unexpectedly a month after we purchased our first home and ever since then money has been extremely tight.

The very first thing we did was stop going out to eat at restaurants. Not only was it expensive, it wasn't healthy. Now that we're on an entirely different budget I've become a lot more creative in the kitchen and have been making healthier choices at the same time.

It's a great feeling when you know for sure what is going in your body because you made it yourself.

What is your New Year’s Resolution?

My New Year's Resolution was to "Get Fine In '09!" I am making little (yet completely doable) changes in my everyday lifestyle to help better myself physically and mentally. Physically, I'm eating better and working out more. I've been running 3 miles 3 times a day and incorporating the Wii Fit into my routine. If I can't run outside, then I'll hit the gym for an hour or so. I've cut back on sweets and am eating more fruits and veggies. Mentally, I am taking a more positive attitude towards life and love. I've met a great guy and am thinking about future goals as well! Little changes day-by-day will eventually add up in the long run! It's best to make one achievable resolution, then to bog yourself down with so many that you just get overwhelmed. I've just taken the "small changes" approach!

i didn't necessarily set any resolutions as i find that they don't get accomplished. i did set goals instead. my goals are to stop smoking, to accept things i have no control over and to laugh more.

I have started working on a few of my resolutions ... I'm trying to be nicer to people (Gather people might take a small place in that), I've cut out pop and overeating so I can return to the weight I need to, when the weather is nice I plan on walking my dogs every day, I need to stop drinking like I'm 21 still and possibly eat a bit healthier.

I'm doing good on all of it so far, I just have to maintain it.

One of my New Year's resolutions is to purchase my first house. Currently, I am not in my own space. Obtaining my own space is vital to my mental, physical, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

I didn't make one this year. The reason being that I always break them. But, every year I think I am going to eat healthier this year. Somehow by the fall I usually end up falling off the good eating pattern.

My intention (resolution) is to do what I've been trying to do for years, only better! As far as my family is concerned, they are less reliant on me for their needs with the exception being their daily nutrition. From the consultation with the dietitian, I realized that I've been way off in what I thought was a 'serving' of meat for protein on a daily basis, in that I've been going overboard. I've cut back on the size of the servings that I prepare now, which has cut grocery costs also, and I've started adding more beans (all types) to our meals, adding them to rice, soups, mashed and added to lesser than usual quantities of beef to extend the meat.... many different ways. Spinach can often be found 'hidden' in my home made sauces and stews, or even on a sandwich or panini in place of lettuce.
Fast food is but a distant memory. Although the teenager does still ask for it, I can usually sway him by making more or less the same thing at home. We make our own "Big Macs" or Kentucky Fried, using olive and canola oil if something needs to be fried, which isn't often. I can't remember the last time I purchased 'frozen dinner' type meals, which last year would have topped my shopping list.
Now, for me. I'm quite happy and contented with just about everything, but like many women my age, we tend to suffer bouts of depression (losing loved ones doesn't help).
I do not like doctors or pills unless necessary, so I've gone back to doing what I did years ago, and I allow my creative side to come out. I do crafts. I work with paints and wood pieces, wreaths and flowers. I just lay everything out and work with what strikes me. Of course, I purchase my supplies on sale! There is nothing like the feeling of having taken nothing and create something of beauty. There is no better therapy for the psyche that I've ever come across either.
The most important thing, is not a new resolution, but one I promised my husband 12 years ago when we married.....I promised him the day we married in front of all our family and friends that since he was the only person who was able to make me laugh and smile after the death of my daughter, that everyday, I would return the favor. I have and I will continue to do so. There's always something to smile about, no matter how hard or bad things are.

I would like to lose 30 pounds and I rejoined Weight Watchers.
I have a book that needs finishing and lots of revising and I have a household that needs lots of work.
I focus on three areas. Spiritual. I don't belong to any church, but I believe in guides and ghosts and angels. I do prayer walks every day. I want to learn more about the spiritual side of life. This is difficult because it takes introspection.
Mind is easy because I am always reading lots of books.
The physical life comes easy too because I stay healthy and I do eat lots of great things. I think the best thing i can do here is to be vegan instead of just vegetarian. It is just so hard to avoid those cheesy snacks. A vegan diet would also help the spirit.

While trying to stay within our budget. This isn't for the "looks" but for the feel. I want to still be able to get around and do things, enjoy my nature walks and beach.

This one is hard forme to answer because I do not make New Year's resolutions. The way I look at it is if I find something in my life that needs improvement then I need to make that improvement the moment I realize it.I don't wait for New Years I do it then.

My New Year's Resolution is to Live Extravagantly. I want to treat others extravagantly. I want to treat myself extravagantly in my food, exercise, and spirituality.

I set a goal to lose 10 pounds by working out on the Wii Fit and eating better. This week lost a pound and hope to lose at least 1 every week. One thing I'm working really hard at is drinking more water.

I have FINALLY decided to end the revolving door policy that has taken over in my house for the past 20 years and re-claim ownership AND responsibility for the chaos that surrounds me!

My new year's resolutions are: 1) to declutter my NYC apartment by bringing out at least 10 bags a week and 2) to become more fit - have more stamina, better balance and more flexibility - using the Wii fit (and exercise classes) for the second goal

Here are my writing resolutions for 2009. Personal resolutions include writing a letter each month to someone who seems to need it.

OhCats! I've got one day left to write that letter.

I'd better get to it.

My New Year's Resolution is to write e-books and market them on the internet. Not only is this a green practice, it is a sensible approach to publishing books that are tightly focused, such as how-to books and info pamphlets.

This year is the year for getting everything I've always wanted to do, done!

Continue to lose weight and improve my health through diet and exercise.

I've made a few resolutions this year, which is new for me. usually I resolve to make no resolutions. ;) This year I plan to continue the weight loss that I started last year and get myself into better shape. I also plan to read more and get my 'to be read' mountain down to a reasonable hill. And my most important resolution is to get a job. I completed part of that goal by re-doing my resume and polishing it so that it shines. Hopefully now I can find a job with it.

It is just to try and eat healthier and exercise more and perhaps get some me time and us time in.

This year I decided to do what would bring more joy and happiness in my life instead of resolving to fix problems. I am going to travel abroad, paint more pictures, spend more time with friends, and do things that really make me happy. Life is short; it's time to be fabulous!

Congrats Jen. My brother and his wife were married at The Paris hotel in 2003. It was beautiful. I want to LIVE in Vegas, I LOVED it.

I spent New Years in the hospital. I'm going to find the causes for my physical pain, and not just treat the symptoms anymore. I take a lot of medication to treat the symptoms, and I think if I could treat the cause the med intake would decrease. Thus making me a healthier person all around.

My New Years Resolution is to stop putting off my writing and see what I can come up with by the end of the year. I've wanted to be a published author forever, but I am my own worst critic and never thought I was good enough. I figured I'll never know for sure if I didn't at least try. I also vowed to lose weight, quit smoking, find a job....but, the writing thing is first on my list.

i do not think of it as a resolution but more of a life change. adding more water to my daily routine. also adding steps every day. take the stairs when possible, park farther away from a store

I made a few resolution for this year. I want to start exercise again and keep it at least 3 times a week. I also want to stay organized and spend my time wisely.

In the New Year ahead I want to remain sober above all. I want to feel more comfortable in my own skin. I want to dig deeper to see the person that I am.....negative and postive all combined together. With God's help I may be able to minimize the character defects that I don't need in my life and accentuate the postive attributes. I want to learn more about loving myself and in turn giving that love to others. I want to really enjoy the blessings I am being given every day on this journey.

My Resolution for this year is to get well - finally. I know that a lot of that depends on my body, but some of that is in my mind. I have to WANT to get better. Yes, I have WANTED to get better for years now, but I am resolved that this year, no matter what, I am going to BE Better, regardless of what my body is telling me. It's telling me right now I am tired, as it has for the last few months, but I am fighting it with everything I have. I want to get better so that I can do things for people again, actively. I want to get out, see people, and be a part of my community again. That's my resolution.

My New Years Resolution: Work toward my dream of travelling more

My new years resolution is to be a better person. To want less and give more. With so many people losing their jobs and their houses these days, people need to step up to the plate and do all they can to help others. With everyone working together, united, we can through these bad times. I may not always be able to help in big ways, but even the smallest thing like a prayer or a shoulder to cry on can help someone who is feeling hopeless.

Getting healthy and staying healty but I really started this before the New Year rolled around. So far so good. I've lost about 10/12 lbs and am eating very healthy (cept today) so all in all it is going really good in 2009!

My New Year’s Resolution? This year I will become fit again.

You guys are funny. I've never made any resolutions. If I want to do something I just do it, no need to wait for a new year to do it.

I resolve to declutter the house and keep it that way... I was on track and now I have sick kids needing attention...

I resolve to remember birthdays of my immediate family members a week ahead of time so I can send them birthday cards by their birthdays. That's a bigger resolution than it sounds like-- it means I have to remember 19 birthdays. I have a big family.

I resolved to eat at home more and try to make some new dishes. We spent so much money eating out in 2008 and with that came extra pounds so with the ONE resolution, I am killing several goals....So far, so good and I think 2009 is going to be a good year.

Great idea!

My New Years Resolution was to STOP cursing. It's the one bad habit from childhood I have struggled with all my life.......when I get on a roll, I actually embarress myself even. I just want to stop it period. I never do it in front of children, but I do young adults/teens and that is not setting a good example so I have vowed to once and for all make IT my NYR and stop completely.......so far I've been successful about 75% of the time, so I am getting better. :0)

My new years resoluting is to stop smoking:)

I'm planning to be more patient.

My main resolution is to lose a minimum of 40 pounds before my 40th birthday on October 6th. It's a totally realistic goal, and I plan to achieve it!!

My actual resolution this year is to be a better "homemaker" then I ever have been.

I have never been organized, did not know how to cook, I am kin dof lazy... well over the last 3 years I have learned the basics of cooking/baking. I run a household of 6 with a husband who works 10 to 12 hours a day, so I am doing it all here, even hauling trash to the curb and hauling wood for the stove.
I want to be able to schedule better to keep it all done without feeling like I need to run around and play catch up and clean up before company comes over.

I have a great oppertunity to be at home with my children, and I want to feel that I did the absolute best I could with my time spent here with them.

think i want to be a better person as a whole I'm going to be more responsible and do thing on time and right away not be lazy i want to exercises more and actually lose that weight i want to start volunteering again and just be a happy all around person i guess, maybe even learn that full Indian dinner thing =p

Where do I start the list? Maybe it all comes down to the word repair. All my resolutions involve repairing something about me, such a losing weight, exercising more, getting some control over my depression/anxiety, finally getting control over the clutter that rules over my house or repairing breaks in relationships and other things in the past so that I can move forward.

i live fabulously cause I AM FABULOUS lol

My New Year's resolutions are to help people that are in worse shape than me. To smile more and say good things to people. To lose weight. To save electricity (such as turning out lights, unplugging phone chargers (when not in use). If I can make myself happy, then I can make all those around me feel good about themselves.

My resolution is to get out and walk more to work. I'm turning 50 in June and sure can use the fresh air and exercise.

To Be Better Today Than I Was The Day Before.

My New Year's Resolution is to write more and try to earn a living doing freelance writing.

Mine is/was to start a savings plan and stick to it and not get in to that money except for the purpose it is being saved for no matter what. So far so good after one month.

I resolve to lose weight this year and get my blood sugar under control so I do not have to take insulin. My dr started me on it and I broke out in hives....ick!

What is your New Year’s Resolution?
I think I will resolve to promote enjoyment in my life, in some small way daily.

This year I plan to spend more of my free time volunteering at the local hospital and at the senior home; and my goal is to finally participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day.

Five years ago this month, I was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative neurological disease and told I would probably live another 2-5 years. Since I am past the 5 year life expectancy, I resolve to stop mourning the abilities and the many people I lost, and be grateful for every day I wake up and every day that I am still here, because every day -- indeed every minute -- is a gift!-

My resolution is to return to a more balanced life once again. It was much easier when I was less involved (due to my health) but now that I'm able to get out some it seems like I'm running around like a chicken with it's head cut-off. I'm an idea person and sometimes I've been known to overextend myself and that's when I really get sick.

In my effort to get back in balance I'm going to start exercising, eating better, reading for pleasure and saying no thank you when I start to feel out of balance.

So, this year, I want to get back to listening to my body and following the lead it shares with me.

my resolution is to resolve to continue living the good life! Get plenty of rest, take care of myself and not worry about the things I can't change!

Resolutions: to lose some weight and stay as close as I can to the Lord's plan for my life !

My plan for this year is to save money and do my bit for the planet by buying and making green living items a first priority.

My resolutions are to get out of debt and tone up my flabby body by working out with resistance tubing each day combined with a regular walking routine.

Forty years ago I made a New Year's resolution to never make another New Year's resolution -- and I haven't broken it yet.

I guess I just feel that if I want or need to change myself in some way, the calendar is irrelevant. When I am ready to make a change, I will -- no matter what time of year it is.

My resolution is to stop a bad habit that I've had for many years. I'm going the route of keeping myself busy in hopes of accomplishing it!

I didnt start my resolutiion until Jan 6th but I quit smoking. I didnt want to call it a resolution because I tried that for my 2008 resolution and it didnt last more than a few days. This time, tomorrow will be 4 weeks since i've had a cigarrette.

I also choose not to call it a New Years Resolution.....mine is also called Life Changes. The reason I chose to change the name for mine is because I found out that by calling it my New Years Resolution I never achieved it. After changing the name to Life Changes I am reaching more goals as I know it will be GOOD life changes for NOT ONLY me but my children also.
My life change for this year is too better myself. What I mean by that is spending more one on one time with each of my children(so far so good!), cooking more meals at home instead of eating out all the time, and my number one life change was to get a job and be able to pay for the things that my husband isn't able too. So far so good on that one also!I have a job and even though we are still struggling, it makes me feel better to know that I have an extra dollar in my pocket if my children need something. As before we had to ask my parents or grandparents to borrow money from them and thats not something I was proud of. I can actually say that in 2 weeks when its time to get a paycheck again I still have at least $1.00 left in my pocket from the check before. Thats something I am very proud of as before I was known to spend my whole check within a few days of getting it. I have also bettered myself because it makes me feel great to be able to help my husband out with bills and such around our home. Happy Mommy = Happy Family

My resolution is to find a doctor who will make my scars from a bad fire sort of not stand out so much. I meet a doctor who will to get with his doctor friends and do what they can to make me look 39 instead of in my 50s from all my scars. The burn unit 5 years ago did what they had to do to keep me alive. Now after 5 years the know which ones arent fading away. I have had doctor on top of doctor told me there is no hope that the scar tissue is killing me from inside out. But, this doctor is willing to put his career on line cause he knows I choose not to go out without friends. I was mugged in 2005 for Katrina and my sore is stilll there and no doctor has been willing to deal with. Now I found one who is willing. So my resolution is to go threw all the pain all over again so my boyfriend can have me for longer than he was given hope for. So our wedding day will be more special.

1.Get spiritually and emotionally fit. I think that true spirituality have always been lacking in my life. I have also always been jealous of people who managed to be serene, calm and peaceful in the midst of the biggest chaos. Therefore, I started the Spiritually Speaking challenge which I hope will help me with this side of my life. Emotions are another part of me that I never was quite able to keep under control. And funny how it's always been the wrong ones that manifested the strongest. The good ones kept quiet and very much to themselves somewhere in the corner of my mind, heart or soul.

2. Stand financially on my own two feet. And I'm not even talking 'financially fit', just not on crutches. Yes, I do have a profession. Being a freelance translator is something that I actually enjoy. It gives me an opportunity to be also a stay-at-home mom, to go to work in my pj's and being pretty much my own boss. Sadly, a freelance translator also means (in my case) a starving translator, having-my- bills-in-collection translator. I know that there are certain steps that I can take to change that and hopefully I will have enough guts to do it.

My resolution for this year is to not stress over things I can't control. It's not healthy, and doesn't accomplish anything!

I resolve this year to get some exercise equipment and actually use it while also cutting back on portion size.Those two things alone should help me in the size I would like to be in by this time next year.

I resolve to not be so short with my husband and realize that he loves me very much.

My New Years Resolution

Here is my resolution--to stop living as though I deserve to be in debt and surrounded by clutter. I talked with my hubby about resolving to reframe our current mindset (sort of a "feng shui of the mind") to reflect our family's need for change--a change for the better! We are working to keep things cleaner and more organized--it's a challenge! But I recently realized that I've been living a lifestyle that I don't "deserve"--full of stress, disappointment, failure. I resolve that this year, my family and my health come first. My priorities are shifting and I'm so glad!!!!

First of all is to keep going and see if my health providers can see why my fingertips get numb. Losing weight by dieting is not warranted. I guess making my dream come true of finishing my new washroom, thanks to gather and Home Depot.
Typing my fingers off is good for my hands and mind. I love my gather.

What is your New Year’s Resolution?
to help the community and strive for peace in my home:)

My New Year's resolution is to start getting everything in order for when I graduate college in May. I'm trying my hardest to make and save as much money as possible and bring my grades up. (I got it to a 3.58 last semester!)

My resolution for this year is to get heart fit. After 35 years of resolving to lose weight as I continued to add just a few pounds a year, I was shocked at seeing my high risk of heart attack was 390%. I have a long way to go, but this year my goal is to bring my risk of a heart attack under 80%.

Mine is having James adopted and have Baby James Law passed.

my resolution is to be able to get out of my sweats and back into my closet full of clothes. I refuse to go out and buy more clothing! I need to loose weight!

To enter as many contests & complete as many surveys as I can, since I lost my job 3 weeks ago...



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To get more organized... and get fit using Wii Fit! :)

to stop obsessing over cleaning and let things happen as they will

My New Year's Resolution..is to get my house back in order. To declutter and make it less stressful.

My new years resolution is to find balance in my life. I just found out last Monday that I am pregnant again, and am due in October. It has been many years since I've had a good exercise program in place, and I need to make time for that, so that I can be healthy for my children and my husband. I also want to do better at keeping my home neat and clean without all the stress.

I didn't make one.

This year I resolve to put a halt to my "pity parties " ,realize I've got to live with my colostomy.It's not going to go away ,and I need to learn to live with it.
I'm reading again ,and I want to read 50 books.
I want to lose 22 pounds .
I want to be a better husband to my long suffering wife ,who has had to endure my " pity parties ". That should be enough for one year.

I want to lose a few pounds. I am not going to set a specific weight as I think that makes it harder. I just want to watch the scale go down each week.

My resolution is to exercise regularly, I have been doing OK so far.

What is your New Year’s Resolution?

To be the best at the things I'm already committed to before taking on extra obligations. This isn't going to be another year of "just one more thing".

My New Year's Resolution is to quit smoking and I have been quit for four and a half weeks so far.