The 9 Healthiest New Year's Resolutions You Can Make

At times, people who make New Year's resolutions aren't always able to maintain them. About 77% of individuals with the resolutions may give them up in less than a month. Still, it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm months after you've swept up the confetti, but it's not impossible. Here are some resolutions to try with tips that can make them easier to stick with for the long run.

You know what that means: eating healthier and starting an exercise routine. The goal of becoming healthier is perennially among the most popular resolutions. Taking on healthy habits sounds easy enough, but it can be difficult to commit to. "You want results yesterday, and desperation mode kicks in," said Pamela Peeke, MD, author of Body for Life for Women. "Beware of the valley of quickie cures."

Still, you can succeed if you don't expect overnight success. For changes in your diet, start slow by introducing new healthy foods one at a time to see which ones you might enjoy most.