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It’s New Year’s Resolution Time

By Henry Schulte

Jan 07, 2026
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Q. What’s the number one thing many people promise themselves nearly every new year as a resolution?

A. Exercise and lose weight.

I used to own a gym and January was my Christmas. People flooded in to join. All with good intentions. I became so good at sizing up “new members” that I could tell if someone was going to last three days, three weeks, or three…

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