New Years Resolutions - Do You Do Them?
@DeborahDiane (40063)
Laguna Woods, California
December 31, 2017 11:20am CST
Over the decades, I am sure I have made dozens of New Year's Resolutions. Sometimes I was successful in accomplishing them; sometimes I was not.
The past few years, I have had two:
Walk 1000 miles in a year
Lose any amount of weight, as long as I weigh less at the end of the year than I did at the beginning.
This year, I accomplished them both!
I walked 1219 miles.
I lost about 7 pounds.
Those may not be huge accomplishments, but I'll take them!
The photo above is one I took during one of my beach walks. Walking along the ocean is one of my favorite ways to accumulate miles!
My goals for next year are the same. I plan to walk at least 1000 miles and lose some weight.
What about you?
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@dodo19 (47118)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
1 Jan 18
@DeborahDiane lol. It really is. Kind of why I gave. I just try to have a good year and enjoy it as much as I can.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
1 Jan 18
i no longer make a list but i try to improve myself for this year.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@ridingbet - That is wonderful that you try to improve yourself. Have a good year!
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Jan 18
@ridingbet - I hope you have good health in the New Year, too!
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
6 Jan 18
@DeborahDiane thank you. you too. i just wish my health will be as good as the past years.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
1 Jan 18
Grats on achieving both New Years' resolutions!
I don't do resolutions. I forget these after a week or so! 
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Dec 17
That's great you accomplished those goals this year 
! I don't really make resolutions, but I do keep in mind the things I would like to improve on. If anything New Year's makes a good starting point if I haven't started anything already . Happy New Year to you and your family!!! 
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Jan 18
@DeborahDiane Thank you!! So far so good 
. . . let's all enjoy 2018!!!
. . . let's all enjoy 2018!!!1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@much2say - Happy New Year to you and your family, too! Off to a new beginning!
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
31 Dec 17
I never make new year resolutions these days.That is a very good photo taken by you.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
1 Jan 18
@DeborahDiane That is true.It is when we make a resolutions about things we are not really interested that the trouble starts.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@silvermist - So true! We are happiest when we love what we are doing!
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@silvermist - It is easier to keep my resolutions when I am doing something I really want to do ... like walk along the beach and take pictures!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
2 Jan 18
they are noth very good resolutions... I have not bothered making any these last few years...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
4 Jan 18
@DeborahDiane no... not at all ... I think they can be very helpful... especially if you can keep them... which unfortunately... I rarely managed to do
which unfortunately... I rarely managed to do1 person likes this
@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
5 Jan 18
@sueznewz2 - I think that is a very common problem. That is why I do not set an amount of weight I want to lose. I'll be happy if I just lose a couple of pounds. At least things will be moving in the right direction!
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 18
I understand ... making resolutions can seem silly!
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
31 Dec 17
It is a very long time since I made any New Year's resolutions. People tend to make either resolutions that they will fall to achieve or one of little interest.
If I really wanted to achieve something then I would attempt to do so whatever the time of year.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@Asylum - Yes, most people never achieve their goals. I hope you are more successful than most!
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@maezee - Good luck with your goals, too. Just be kind to yourself. If you achieve any of them, that is a success in my book!
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@averygirl72 (37748)
• Philippines
1 Jan 18
I have some things I would like to start this year that I didn't do last year. I wish I will be successful with my new year goals.
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@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
31 Dec 17
Well for me i make resolution that are attainable at least in the end youll be fulfilled coz you made them happen.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
Yes, it is important to make goals which you can achieve!
@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 18
Good luck with your book. That is a wonderful accomplishment!
@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@marlina - You are probably the smart one! Happy New Year's!!!
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@JamesHxstatic (29257)
• Eugene, Oregon
2 Jan 18
I really never do resolutions, not sure why.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
4 Jan 18
I totally understand. I see no point in doing resolutions, really. Its just a good way to give myself a fresh start every year!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Dec 17
I never make resolutions. I just try to always make the best of it.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@JohnRoberts - I hope you are enjoying our mild weather for New Years Eve. If I lived in LA, instead of Orange county, I would probably either go downtown or onto the Queen Mary for their parties! Instead, I am nice and cozy at home! 
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
31 Dec 17
Way to go! I wanted to lose more weight this year than I did, I did drop 10 pounds and keep it off. I am not sure how far I have walked but its interesting to make that goal.
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@DeborahDiane (40063)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jan 18
@andriaperry - Way to go! I am thrilled for you that you lost 10 pounds. I wear a Garmin fitness tracker, so it keeps track of my miles for me!
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