The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set goals and make resolutions, however nearly 25 percent of all Americans who make resolutions in January break them just one week into the New Year. And by midyear, more than half have given up on their resolution altogether. In order to stick to and achieve your goals and resolutions for 2012, check out these five easy tips from BeeWell for Life fitness expert Jennifer Edwards.

1. Take Action
   You can’t improve your health by eating fast food and being a couch potato. Nothing happens without action and effort. Desire isn’t enough to set and achieve your goals; you must DO. Set a specific goal and follow through.


2. Be Specific
   "I want to lose 10 pounds" is different than "I want to lose weight". It's important to set goals that are measurable and specific. If you can't measure and track your progress, you won't realize when you've hit your goal.


3. Start Small
   Identify your overall goal and then come up with the milestones that it will take for you to achieve that goal. An easy starting point can be to simply write out your ultimate goal and milestones like this:
   • My main goal is ___.
   • In one month, I want ___.
   • In three months, I want ___.
   • In six months, I want ___.
   • In one year, I want ___.


4. Be Realistic
   If you do not set realistic and attainable goals, you could be setting yourself up for disappointment. That doesn't mean to set easily accomplished goals In fact, your goals should require hard work and dedication to be satisfying, but being completely unrealistic will only hamper your hard work. For example, if your goal is to complete a marathon, that goal may not be realistic to set for a month from now if you aren't already an avid runner. Starting with a 5K run and then progressing to a 10K run, then half marathon and finally a full marathon is more realistic, and will help you remain motivated to reach your goal!


5. Make it Visual
   Write down your goals. Having something that helps you visualize your end results and keep them top of mind on a daily basis can help you stick to your goals. This can be something like a post-it on your refrigerator or a board or chart that tracks your progress and where you want to be at the end of a given timeframe.

And always remember that when you meet your goals, or even the steps to help achieve your goals, congratulate yourself – you deserve it! Cheers to being the other 50 percent who will stick to their New Year's resolutions in 2012!

Be sure to head to our Facebook page this month to tell us what your New Year's resolution is for 2012, and check back regularly at BeeWell for Life for more fitness and nutrition tips throughout the year.Bee Delicious section of our BeeWell for Life program.

Bumble Bee Launches New Webisodes

Bumble Bee is excited to announce the launch of its new webisodes series for 2012. This month's webisode, Bee Resolute, features Bumble Bee partners, top-ranked tennis star Mardy Fish, and celebrity chef Chef Scott Leibfried sharing how they implement healthful eating and activities in their everyday lives, and how those choices have helped them succeed. Be sure to check out the video on BumbleBee.com, and check back each month for a new webisode!

Bumble Bee Prime Fillet^® Solid White Albacore Very Low Sodium in Water

Over the past couple of years, Bumble Bee has worked to make significant sodium reductions in its canned albacore and light meat tuna products. Bumble Bee's Prime Fillet® Solid White Albacore Very Low Sodium in Water is ideal for those watching their sodium intake as it contains only 35mg of sodium per serving. Additionally, all Bumble Bee albacore products now contain 140mg of sodium or less per serving, and Bumble Bee's light meat tuna has been reduced to 180mg per serving. This means you can enjoy the same great products and taste with less sodium no matter which of our tuna varieties you prefer!