Lindsey Lavely 

Teacher 

Last year, I made a resolution to focus on my mental health and choices for myself. I focused on actually having boundaries for myself. If I don’t focus on myself, nobody will. I’ve kept that resolution all year. Every person needs to focus on themselves, and not just as a New Year’s resolution. 

Angel Rosario 

Cashier 

Probably not. I had a resolution a few years ago, and I can’t even remember what it was now. Maybe it was about working out more or some self-improvement thing—and that didn’t work out. I got chubbier. I haven’t even thought about next year’s resolution. This year has passed by so fast that I haven’t had the time to think about it; I’m just going through the motions. 

Amanda Gonzales 

Receptionist 

No. I always try to make a resolution about going to the gym. A lot of other people seem to have the same resolution, and the gym is always packed after New Year’s. This year’s resolution is that I’m going to try to go to the gym that I’ve had a membership at for the past two years—and try to have a dry January. 

Stephen Price 

Maintenance worker 

Five years ago, my New Year’s resolution was to incorporate fasting into my life. While some people fast for religious reasons, I did it for health reasons—my family history of diabetes. My routine is fasting for 48 hours each month. I only consume liquids, such as Ensure or protein drinks. I try to eat a healthy diet for the rest of the month. 

Ryan Morgan 

Irrigation specialist 

Come on! Nobody keeps a resolution. Maybe for a couple or three days. But eight years ago, I actually quit tobacco and never looked back. I made a promise and was done—and that’s the only resolution that I’ve ever kept. 

David Robert is the photo editor of the Reno News & Review. In his first stint as the RN&R’s photo editor, he won multiple Nevada Press Association and Association of Alternative Newsmedia awards...

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