By the Numbers: New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions, a long list of items!!!
New Year's Resolutions, a long list of items!!!

40+: Percentage of people who make New Year's resolutions

37: Percentage of people who resolved in 2015 to stay fit and healthy

1: Number spot that resolution held in regards to most popular

32: Percentage of people who resolved in 2015 to lose weight

2: Number spot that resolution held in regards to most popular

60: Billions of dollars Americans spend to lose weight every year

12: Percentage of people who resolved in 2015 to read more - the least popular resolution ranked, even coming in after not making any resolutions

46: Percentage of people who report succeeding on their resolution for at least six months

10: Times more likely those who make it to six months are to keep their resolution than someone else looking to make a change

66: Number of days before new behavior becomes habit

25: Percentage of people who don't keep their resolutions for even seven days

Sources: Nielsen, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Fooducate

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