Getting your resolution right will not only encourage (oh God, No!) healthy habits in life but when achieved they can also instil a large amount of pride. A certain amount of pride can do wonders for a man’s mental health. So cliché or not, keep your resolutions alive with these tips.

 

You know what this resolution has in common with your mother-in-law?

Everything – because she made the same one… for the past 5 years.

How does knowing that make you feel? No need to answer, that’s a rhetorical question because no man wants to be compared to their mother-in-law.

 

Here’s how to do it right

Think back to the days when you traded hockey cards – always trying to rid yourself of the weakest link, while trying all sorts of shenanigans to strengthen your team with the limited edition players. Well losing weight is kind of like that.

 

It’s a methodical process of filling up your roster with good eating habits while leaving the bad ones to some other poor sucker.

 

Start with small goals like trading favours for home-cooked meals three nights a week. Or if you’re working the man-chef angle, check out our recipe section for tongue tingling bites like the 3-Step Taco Salad Toss or the Healthy Nachos. Even those who are prone to toaster fires can make these simple recipes.

  

Check back later this week for: Top 5 Most Cliche Resolutions for 2015: Get Out of Debt , Get Organized