It's a New Year!

Hi everyone,
I hope 2008 is going well for you so far. We all know that gym memberships swell the first of the year and the end displays at the grocery stores magically change from cans of pumpkin and marshmellows to Go Lean cereal. I would like to throw my 2-cents into the mix; make small changes that you can live with. Eat a little less, exercise a little more and do it in a way that you don't feel deprived or else you won't stick with it. Don't go on a diet, make lifestyle changes. I know you have heard this a million times, but it's true. Resolve to end this year healthier than you began it.
Are there any other resolutions you have made this year besides those involving your waistline? Here's a few to mull over. Resolve to watch less television and play more games of Scrabble. Resolve to dine at the table as many times a week as possible. Let's all start dining instead of just eating. For those with children, there are studies which show that children who eat with their families get better grades, are less likely to do drugs and are more likely to go to college. The power of the dinner table...How about your brain? Our brain needs work-outs too. Start doing crossword puzzles, learn a new language or simply read more. I could go on and on, but you get the drift. I think we all need to resolve to have more fun. When we were in Italy last year, someone told us they thought Americans were crazy because we worked too hard. They might be on to something. Life is about balance; in our food, lifestyle, work and play.
Have a great year!
In good health,
Patty