Resolutions Work Best When There’s No Decent Alternative

There’s nothing like major surgery to get you serious about your health

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This month, I’m drinking at least 73 ounces of water and walking two miles a day. As a result, I’ve already lost four pounds. I wish I could say it was willpower, but it’s not. Instead, it’s something closer to sheer terror. Let me explain.