Every January, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions focused on health, fitness, and feeling better in their bodies. And every year, most of those resolutions quietly fade. If that’s happened to you before, it’s not a motivation problem — it’s a planning  problem. Research consistently shows that traditional New Year’s resolutions fail , especially when it comes to exercise, pain, and long-term health. Let’s look at the data — and what actually works instead. Why New