This year i have made my New Years resolutions they are to loose weight , save money & better my families lives I really want to stick to these give me some good advice on things I can do to acomplish these resolutions ? We are a family of 6 if that helps any , also four boys are under the age of 14 .
2006-12-27 07:15:43 · 7 answers · asked by SAHM and proud of it 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
here are just some little things to help accomplish your goals. especially since a lot of people dont keep new years resolutions because we try to make a dramatic difference all at once and ofcourse we get thrown off course and dont go back.. so by doing something so simple weighs itself out in the end!
lose weight
i would say stop eating after 8pm! or even 7, even something little like that over a period of time definately makes a difference.
save money
fast food! edit the amount you get fast food! im not saying dont go out to dinner or nething, just fast food!! ya maybe once a week but you limit the amount of fastfood you get you save bundles!!
and maybe other things such as snacks at a gas station, or a magazine, or little mundane things as such. (throw some snacks in your car if you must, such as goldfish, cheeseits, chex mix etc... (i kno these things are only a few dollars at once but just think about it, and add it up, people waste $100's of bucks a year on little things like that!
me and my fiance cut out fast food and just bought a few more groceries to eat at home, and we saved over $100 in one month!!!!!!
better your family life
patience is key! especially with 6children which im sure you've mastered the patience thing now!! but if not, when you feel like exploding...take a DEEEEP breath...dont do it in a rush, just try to breath...it helps clear your mind a little bit, and the least bit helps!!
also try to do atleast one family thing a week...i kno its hard to get a family to do stuff together especially one so large...but even something as small as watching a movie together, going out to dinner, going to the park to play, playing cards... anything helps!
everyone needs family time!!
GOODLUCK AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
2006-12-27 07:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by roxybeach793 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree buy in bulk for things that most or all of you like it save a bunch of money. Eat at home when ever possible and pack lunches from home as well. In order to stick to your goals why not write them down with suggestions on how to accomplish each of them.
Such as for losing weight you could write lose 1-2 lbs a week. And as for how to accomplish this write something like take a 30 minute walk each day. Then to implement it you could try taking a 10 minute walk every night after dinner, and gradually work your way up. If you are low on money you could use water bottles as weight to help you build muscle this will also help with you weight loss. If you stop buying soda when you shop and stock the fridge with cold water then you can save money as well as help aid in your weight loss.
2006-12-27 15:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by freyja5683 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im feeling ya! I have the same goals! I have a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 2 and 3! Im not going to eat out as much and not buy as much junk food. That kinda helps me lose weight too. Don't buy anymore pop unless it is on sale...that gets really expensive too. Right now is the best time to buy things when they are on sale! Good luck!!!!
2006-12-27 15:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by sunnysideup 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as loosing weight... the first step is watch what you eat, cut portions, keep out the processed stuff. Meat, rice, potatoes, veggies... just change up the combo's... make sure its balanced.
to make you and your kids happier.. cut out the sugar. look at the sugar content in things you buy them.. you will notice a difference in their energy levels, even their moods. i promice! go for walks, do a quick work out every day... once you start to see results you will only want to go further with it.
These are simple things you can do that will make all the difference.
as far as resolution... DONT use that word..... thats almost like an excuse not to do it... just make it your goal :)
good luck
2006-12-27 15:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to save money sit down figure your total monthly bring home and write down each and every bill and how much each costs. Limit your grocery bill each week (or month depending on how often you want to go to the store) include entertainment and clothes and gas. Also make yourself a saving allotment and pretend it is a bill. That way you will have a little savings.
2006-12-27 15:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Ceci 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to do too much at once. Pick one for the first part of the year, then another, then another. Good luck!
2006-12-27 15:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by anastasia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To save money buy in bulk, eat at home, and pack lunches.
2006-12-27 15:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by Candi 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋