January is all about resolutions. These goals range from something as simple as getting more sleep, to things as significant as drastically changing a part of your lifestyle. It is easy to get caught up in the festivities, the excitement of turning over a new leaf, and the enchantment of a new year never before seen; but it is important to remain grounded and set realistic, reachable resolutions. 

Often, resolutions center around health and developing healthier habits. For example, being more active, eating better, sleeping more, or even smiling more. These resolutions are the best resolutions. A healthier lifestyle, an easily attainable goal, can foster happiness and spur other improvements in life. However, finding the right New Year's Resolution for you is sometimes harder than actually following through.

Our culture makes it too simple to over-reach or under-reach, striking a balance between the two is essential in forming a successful resolution. Deciding to drop forty pounds by going on the new fad-diet is not a recommended New Year's Resolution. Yet, introducing more vegetables and lean proteins into your diet, while staying reasonably committed to exercise is a more lasting and achievable alternative. Our busy schedules frequently inhibit us from crossing things off our bucket lists, but January and the New Year is the perfect time to commit ourselves to positive change. Here are some healthy suggestions:

Bradlee's Healthy Tips:

• Getting outside and exercising!
• Go to a park by yourself or with friends, take your dog, ride your bike, run or walk. Here in Houston Memorial Park, Hermann Park, and Spot Park are all great places to be active!
• Introducing healthier foods into your daily diet!
• Go to a market such as Whole Foods, HEB, Central Market, or even an outdoors farmer's market to experiment with new fruits and vegetables.
• Find new recipes and cook. Cooking more for yourself is a great way to eat healthier foods more often. 
• All over the country, especially in Houston, the health-food industry is booming. New restaurants like True Foods and the Fresh Market are popping up all over our city, waiting for you to step through the door and try out their delicious and nutritious menus.
• Sleeping!
• Sleep is an essential part of our health that is often pushed to the curb by our busy schedules, but 2015 is the perfect time to add an extra hour onto your list of resolutions.

May your resolutions and promises be strong, and your spirit bright. Don't allow your health to slip through your grip this New Year, happy 2015!