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Many already abandoning their New Year’s resolutions
Data shows the vast majority of Americans who made resolutions for 2025 have already given up by mid-January.
TAMPA, Fla. - If you haven't ditched your New Year's resolution yet, you're in the minority.
According to several national studies, 88% of people have given up their New Year's resolutions within the first two weeks of the year. It's a day that has become known as "Quitter's Day."
What are the most common resolutions?
By the numbers:
A survey conducted by the data and business research company Statista found the most popular resolutions revolved around saving more money (21%), eating healthier (19%) and exercising more (17%).
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FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright asked people in the Bay Area what their New Year's resolutions are for 2025.
How can you keep your resolution?
What they're saying:
Health experts urge people to try to stay on track as long as possible, especially if their resolutions include new exercise routines, nutrition goals and a focus on mental health.
Terry Calise, a nurse practitioner with WellMed Land O' Lakes, said she urges her patients to choose goals that are attainable and can become long-lasting changes.
"Commit to something small," Calise said. "Oftentimes, we talk about patients' diets and what they're eating and I tell them 'you don't have to make all the changes at once. But if you can give up one soda per day, or you only have sweets on special occasions, that might be enough to make a difference.'"
Calise recommends focusing on gradual changes throughout the year and said keeping goals data-focused, like weight and medical lab numbers, can help people see their improvements as they go.
The Source: This story was written using information from data and business research company Statista and an interview with Terry Calise, a nurse practitioner with WellMed Land O'Lakes.
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