Dry (or Damp) January isnât the only New Yearâs challenge people are taking on âŚÂ Thereâs also Veganuary, where people are encouraged to go 30 days without eating any animal products. In 2022, 36% of those who were not vegan before Veganuary decided to stay vegan after taking on the challenge. 74% did not stay vegan after the 30 days but planned to eat more plant-based foods going forward.
Losing weight is always a top New Yearâs resolution âŚÂ and it seems that people have some pretty big weight loss goals for 2023. A new survey found that the average person wants to drop 29 pounds this year. 78% of those surveyed also vowed to exercise more this year than last year. And in 2023 itâs less about hitting the gym and more about hitting the road. 77% said they planned to get their exercise by walking, 35% said running was their workout of choice, and 32% said they were going to hike more. Weightlifting (45%) and yoga (26%) were also popular workout choices.
Resolutions are hard work âŚÂ About 40% of Americans make New Yearâs resolutions each year, vowing to do things like eat healthier, get more exercise and save more money. But while making a resolution is easy, making real changes is hard. Really hard. Researchers found that it takes a whopping 66 days to turn a resolution into a habit. Thatâs more than two months of persistent work and dedication before that habit really takes hold.
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