I've had the same New Year's resolution for the past two years.... I made one that I can actually keep.

I started carrying cash for the first time in my life, and whenever I am shopping at a locally owned store, I pay cash to save the shopowners the credit fees. Exception -- gas stations and Safeway.

My little bit for the local economy -- keep the cash local, and it is worth more to the community at large.

It's an incredibly easy resolution to keep -- and for the first time in my life, I have had SUCCESS.

*read more (for pleasure or for personal growth). I read a lot of textbooks so for my free time reading seems like such a chore. But, I really do enjoy it, it's just the thought of it that makes it seem like such a cumbersome activity.

@rottenseed. I should have included reading more in the choices. Forgot about that excellent resolution.

That's ok. It should have been there in lieu of "be nicer to people." That's a stupid resolution.

I actually had to think about this one 'cos my intention is to lose weight. To do this will mean two changes, namely "eat less" & exercise (a.k.a. "get out more"). As the exercise part requires more effort, getting out more is what I voted for.

Hmmm..... I won't say anything for now, but this post has actually got me thinking.

I might make a list of resolutions this year. Just a number of little habits of mine that I find annoying or counterproductive.

Less work, more play.

Voting for this poll ended with the majority of users voting Fuck it..

2013 - I'm going to eat 3000 calories a day for six months while working out 6 nights a week. (Mix of lifting, cardio and lots of yoga.) Then I'm going to do a round of HCG to melt any remaining fat.

It's amazing what something as minor as going for a walk every day can do. I started a new job in June and, for lack of better options, I started going for a walk every day at lunch. At first, only about .75 miles, then 1.3, now 1.85.

I did not have a lot of weight to lose (10-15lbs) but I desperately needed exercise and I have not only lost the weight, but am noticeably more toned.

The mistake a lot of people make when they start walking for fitness is they sort of meander around for a while; You've got to hustle. It's very doable, though... damn near anyone can go for a walk... it's not overwhelming and discouraging the way a major workout routine can be.

I suggest starting while it's cold, too. Nothing keeps you moving better than freezing.