Shame & Gratitude in New Year's Resolutions

A handful of friends keep me from descending, if not to obesity, to far greater amplitude. Being an ideologue, I keep my vow to the environment not to drive to the library, PO, stores, & friends', but I rarely run or walk purely for the sake of same.

So, lest I/we end up in a funk of contempt for failing, as most folks do at No. 1 American New Year's resolution (to regain my sense of balance), I took measures.  A couple years ago, researchers informed us that the people who are most successful at managing their weight have thin friends and family.

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DUH! In social groups these folks exert subtle psychological pressure on one another.

More tangibly even, they invite one another to walk/run or have regular exercise dates established . The better part of the time I have lived here, MK and J have come by & rousted me to walk or run. I guarantee you I would not on my own, but the shame factor keeps me going.

Don't just make a resolution! Reach out to friends and family members who will shame you into being faithful to it. In fact, keep a permanent, critical eye peeled for those folks!!!