Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting easy goals could do more for our health.

"Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine," says James O. Hill, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. "They are less overwhelming than a big, sudden change."

Here are 11 to try (definitely do #11!):

and work on making sure you are not gaining extra lbs. Even if you gain just a pound or two every year, the extra weight adds up quickly.

Pick a monthly day to take a walk of comfortable duration (e.g. every second Saturday) and use a pedometer to count your steps; then add 1,000, the equivalent of one-half an extra mile. Keep adding steps, 1,000 to 2,000 each month or so, until you take 10,000 steps each walk.

If you're not fasting... drink a "Rocky Breakfast" every now and then. Breakfast eaters tend to weigh less and have better diets overall. For a filling and nutrition-packed breakfast: whey protein with a raw egg, (I know what you're thinking... “but but but Salmonella...”, but it's okay, a lot of people who get their eggs from a grocery store do it and are perfectly fine... I can't say there's NO Risk, but some people do it for years and have no problem) blended, is inexpensive, easy, and protein-packed!

AND are thoroughly convinced that you muuuust eat grains: switch three grain servings each day to whole grain. If you're like the average American, you eat less than one whole grain serving per day.

try and make it one green salad. Eating a salad usually takes a while and may help you eat less during the meal. It also provides variety in your diet.

Fat has a lot of calories, and calories count. Purchase lean meats, eat poultry without the skin, switch to lower-fat cheeses, use a nonstick pan with only a dab of oil or butter. This isn't to say that everyone needs 6-pack abs, but hey, if you get them... Good for You!

by including two or three daily servings of milk or yogurt. Dairy calcium is good for bones and may also help you lose weight.

The smaller the bag, bottle or bowl, the less you will eat. Well, unless you refill it, but you're in control! Use The Force, Luke!... when you're done with your first serving and try giving it some time.

of your current weight. The health benefits are huge-lower blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides.

Write down what you eat over the next couple of days and look for problem spots. Often, just writing things down can help you eat less.

and do at least one Freestyle Exercise every two or three days. The exercises are scaled down so that mostly everyone can do them and become so challenging that even the world's strongest people cannot complete them. Start at Level One and work your way up at your own pace. This is an EASY goal and there are simple, small steps to take once you've started!

Here is an offer to Join The EN and obtain access to The Freestyle section of the network and the community. You will have Levels of exercise to complete (easy, manageable steps) and people who can make themselves available to take interest in your fitness journey to help you make and achieve goals! Once you have joined, it is recommended to get set up with a Motivator and begin pursuing your first Official Test! That's it for now! Use this information for your good and click the button below to Join The EN Now!

Let's Summarize:

When you Join The EN (EN Exercise Network) by clicking the button and purchasing for the Ultra LOW cost, you will be granted access to The Freestyle section, specifically: Levels 1-10. Also, you will be granted access to The EN Chat Area and to the following areas to connect with community members: The Find A Motivator Area, Find A Critiquer Area, Find A Validator Area, & Find A Videographer Area. You will have access to the Help Desk where The EN Admin can assist you, too. You will be able to do all kinds of things, including:

• Login through the EN Exercise Network Dashboard to go through the thousands of Training Levels and Fit Levels, with a Tracker that shows you your progress for the numerous exercises!
• Take Official Tests to prove your fitness level to earn a Ranking, certificates, & Ranked Shirts!
• Access our community through our Chat Area so you can obtain the various services of our community members (See Community Roles on our Homepage for more info.). For example, our members offer Routines, (some that require no equipment to participate - and some are offering for FREE!) so you can take advantage of their offerings.
• Additionally and optionally, you can become an affiliate and earn money through signing up members and you can join the Agent Affiliate program where you can use our templates to easily build onto the network (charging money for access) earning you money for your contributions by people eager to find new ways to improve their health and fitness!