Talking About My New Year’s Resolution to Eat Healthier
Kelly: So, New Year’s Eve is coming up really quickly and I get nervous whenever January approaches because I haven’t set my New Year’s Eve resolutions yet. And- so, I don’t know, I need some ideas. What are you gonna set for yours?
Grace: Well, I mean, I’m just focusing on being healthier this year because, like- whenever bod- whenever somebody brings food into the office or something- cake, it’s somebody’s birthday or they were baking cookies, it’s really hard to resist that.
Grace: Um, yeah, so I’m just gonna try to up my motivation to stop giving into that temptation, um…
Kelly: Oh yeah, I mean I definitely hear you. I want to invest more in my health and, one of the ways is to resist temptation.
Kelly: And we have some really good cooks in our office- or- or- they’re married to people who are good cooks too, so they’re always bringing in baked goods or treats of some sort and I can never resist. And yes, that’s a really good idea for January.
Grace: Yeah, I mean I also have to exercise more so that’s, like, another motivation thing right there I need to work up.
Kelly: Well, do you have a good regimen that you’re planning on doing?
Grace: Oh… I hate exercise, so that’s the problem!
Kelly: Yeah, I guess that is a problem. I guess maybe if you find one thing you really enjoy doing, it might make it easier.
Grace: Yeah, that’s true, that’s true. That’s a good idea.
Vocabulary:
coming up – happening or arriving very soon, “My sister’s wedding is coming up next month.”
resolutions – serious promises you make to yourself to change a habit or do better, especially at the start of a new year, “Her New Year’s resolutions are to read more books and save money.”
focusing on – giving all your attention, time, or effort to one specific thing, “He is focusing on studying for his final exams this week.”
resist – to stop yourself from doing or taking something that you want, “It was hard to resist buying the expensive shoes.”
up my motivation – to increase your desire, energy, or drive to get something done, “I need to up my motivation if I want to clean the whole garage today.”
giving into – stopping your fight against a strong desire; surrendering to a craving, “She tried to stay on a diet, but ended up giving into her craving for ice cream.”
temptation – a strong desire to do or eat something that you know you should avoid, “The smell of fresh donuts was a huge temptation.”
invest more in – to spend more time, money, or effort on something to get a good result later, “You should invest more in learning new skills for your career.”
baked goods – foods like cakes, cookies, and breads that are cooked inside an oven, “The local shop sells delicious baked goods every morning.”
work up – to gradually build up or develop a feeling, energy, or strength, “You need to work up the courage to speak in front of a big crowd.”
regimen – a strict, planned routine of exercise or diet to improve your health, “The football player follows a tough daily training regimen.”