Your 2015 New Year's Resolutions: Start Now!

Why wait to become a lighter, healthier, more colorful YOU?

From the LifeMinute Team

December 10, 2014

If "Stop Procrastinating" is your number one New Year's Resolution every year, don't worry -- we've got your back. And if numbers two, three and four on your resolution list have anything to do with weight loss, health or beauty boosts, we'll help you out there, too...or rather, Beauty and Wellness Editor Rachel Hayes will. She's the founder of PrettyImpressed.com, and we asked her how to get rolling with our resolutions now so we won't lose resolve later.

Rachel's first order of business? "Let's start with weight loss since that's what everybody talks about at the beginning of a new year." And the most important part of her two-part plan is...well, it's a PLAN, and Rachel's starts with new treats for the New Year. "Medifast is a proven weight loss and management company, and they've just launched a new line of healthy living products, including delicious bars, shakes and smoothies," Rachel explains, "Each one is nutritionally balanced for weight maintenance. Plus, it does not contain any artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors, so they are fabulous." You can find everything under their two new sub-brands: Thrive by Medifast, and Optimal Health by Take Shape For Life -- they're just a click away.

Part Two of Rachel's weight loss plan? Check yourself, because you're more than what you eat. "We all know it's important to exercise, get enough sleep, and make sure you're taking overall better care of yourself," Rachel tells us, "To achieve those goals, I suggest the Fitbit Flex and the Fitbit Aria. Now together with the wristband, it will actually track your weight, your body fat, how many calories you're burning throughout the day, and even your sleep patterns. And what's great is that both will sync up with your Medifast or Take Shape For Life dashboard, so you get all the information." To get all psyched up and synched up, check out MedifastNow.com or TSFL.com for all the info.

But starting your New Year looking lean and lovely won't be much fun if you feel like a hot mess. Rachel recommends taking precautions now. "When it comes to staying healthy throughout the winter, a must-have that I always have with me is Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Plus Natural Multi-Symptom Relief Cold & Flu QuickMelts," says Rachel, "Now these contain zinc gluconate which actually reduce the duration of a cold; plus, it has peppermint, licorice and elderberry that help relieve cold and flu symptoms like a cough, chest congestion or a sore throat." Pick up a pack the next time you swing by your local drugstore and be ready to go whenever those first sniffles set in.

And no list of New Year's Resolutions is complete without a fun one to shake things up. For 2015, Rachel says, "A great beauty trick for a pick-me-up: change your hair color or even amplify your current color. It's a great way to make a big change at home." For the best at-home results, her pick is the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series. "Each color is really rich and long-lasting, and I love their newest shade, which is called Mayfair Burgundy; it is perfect for Winter and it doesn't fade. And what's really great about each shade is that they are perfectly calibrated with the right blend of pigments for long-lasting vibrant color that lasts up to eight weeks." Not to mention, each permanent at-home color kit is less than $10, so it's a total bargain. Find your perfect shade while you're out picking up those QuickMelts -- because the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series is available at your local drugstore, too.

And the best part about getting a jump on your resolutions? You'll get to enjoy the end of this year knowing you already have a sweet plan in place for the next one.

Stop Procrastinating? Check, done.

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