EP 0026Elementary

New Year Resolution

So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution? I’ve decided to go on a diet.

And you’re going to completely transform your eating habits, right?

Exactly! I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no more chips, no more soda, no more fried food.

I’ve heard this one before.

But this time I’m going to stick to it. I really mean it! Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in one year’s time!

Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed. Do we have any chips left?

dietNoun (singular)

eating plan to help you lose weight

transformVerb

change

cut outVerb

remove, eliminate

eating habitsPhrase

usual ways of behaving

stick toVerb

continue doing something

wait and seePhrase

remain in a state in which you expect something to happen, and see if it does

stuffedAdjective

filled with food; no longer hungry

calorieNoun (singular)

unit of energy in food

vegetarianNoun (singular)

person who does not eat meat

fast foodNoun (noncount)

food that is prepared and served quickly (i.e. McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, etc.)

work outVerb

exercise at a gym

lifestyle changePhrase

change the way you live