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10 New Year's Resolutions That Are NOT Fad Diets

Leave those fad diets in 2019 where they belong!

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Approximately 36 percent of Americans have reported being on a diet in the past year. Yet the country still struggles with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Diets often promote a "yo-yo" weight gain, where the weight is lost during the diet, but quickly regained after the diet is over. This can create feelings of failure and depression, as well as motivate the dieter to "try again," and restart the weight loss/gain cycle. The new year is the time when most people decide to "get back on track" after the holidays. With so much diet talk out there, it can be difficult to reject diet mentality and simply take care of yourself. Here are 10 resolutions for 2020 that DON'T involve fad diets, and instead focus on self-care and betterment.

1. Read more books

Your brain wants you to turn off the TV and crack open a book!

2. Spend time with family

Good for the soul.

3. Take a walk every day

Stretch those legs!

4. Cook yourself dinner at least three times a week

It'll save you money and taste great!

5. Pick an artistic hobby

Like painting, drawing, guitar, etc.

6. Learn how to bake something new

And share it with friends!

7. Pay for a stranger's coffee once a week

You will put the biggest smile on their face!

SEE ALSO: These 13 Fad Diets Ruled The 2010s, But There Is 0 Reason For Us To Bring Them Into 2020

8. Drink less alcohol

Ever heard of Dry January? It's a thing for a reason.

9. Donate your old clothes

You don't need them anymore, say "goodbye!"

10. Journal everyday

Then you'll have something to look back on next year!

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