|
New Year's Resolution: Enjoy Life More
PITTSBURGH, Dec 27, 2001/ --- A shift in Americans' resolutions for
the New Year may be evidence of the changed mood of the country, with most
people vowing to not only diet and exercise but also to appreciate loved ones
and life itself, a national survey released today shows.
Traditionally, dieting and weight loss top the list of New Year's
resolutions made by Americans each year. However, this year the Number One
and Two spots are filled by resolutions to enjoy life more (67%) and
spend more time with friends and family (59%), according to the poll
sponsored by General Nutrition Centers (GNC).
"Clearly this year Americans are determined to improve themselves from the
inside out," said Mike Meyers, President and CEO of GNC. "In the wake of
recent tragedies, Americans are focused on improving both their social and
physical well-being in the New Year."
Top New Year's Resolutions:
Enjoy life more (67 percent)
Spend more time with friends and family (59 percent)
promises to eat healthy (55 percent)
Improve relationships (54 percent)
exercise (50 percent)
Manage finances better (49 percent)
Manage stress better (45 percent)
Show more patriotism (45 percent)
Manage time better (43 percent)
lose weight(38 percent)
Quit a bad habit such as smoking (28 percent)
Participate in volunteer work (27 percent)
|