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The new year is a time of renewed hope and aspiration, especially when it comes to personal fitness. Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or a newcomer, setting achievable fitness goals is the first step toward a healthier and happier you. In this article, we’ll walk you through setting fitness goals for the new year — and setting yourself up to achieve them.

Embarking on a fitness journey can be overwhelming, and with so many options available, it can be challenging to find the right path for your unique needs. One approach that has gained popularity in recent years is counting macros, a nutrition strategy designed to help you meet your goals, whether that's weight loss, muscle gain, or improved overall health. Here’s what counting macros means, why a macro-based nutrition plan could be beneficial for you, and how to get started counting macros.

For many people, the process of trying to lose weight feels less like making progress toward a goal and more like an endless (and frustrating) cycle. You try a new diet, and perhaps lose a few pounds. Soon, the restrictions on your food intake lead to constant feelings of hunger and cravings. Perhaps you decide to ease your restrictions, allow yourself a "cheat" day, or become frustrated when your weight loss seems to plateau. Before you know it, you're knee-deep in potato chips and you're consumed with feelings of shame and guilt. You recommit to your diet—and the cycle starts all over again.

Whatever your fitness goals are, at some point you're going to have to reckon with the role that vegetables play in your diet. Whether you're trying to lose weight, bulk up, or simply get healthier, a nutritious diet will be a crucial component of your plans—and vegetables, in turn, are part of a nutritious diet.