Each new year is a chance to jump start our self improvement goals. Did you want to lose weight or spend more quality time with your family? Did you tackle a more robust exercise routine or learn to reduce stress? Did you promise to quit smoking, eat less fast food, or stop swearing?

Unfortunately, we all know such goals are hard to stick with. In fact, most people who make New Year’s resolutions go back to their old ways within a month.

For this contest, we want to find out how your New Year’s resolutions are going. If you’re still on track with your plan for self improvement, tell us your success story. Why did you want to change in the first place? What have you learned so far? How much have you accomplished since January 1? What’s keeping you motivated now?

If we select your entry, we’ll send you a free Wii gaming system! Don’t worry about whether you know how to write. Our editors will check for grammar and tighten the writing. The most important thing is to "write from the heart" and not worry about style.

Click here to see writing from the winners of our last contest, Health from the Top Down?

Who Is eligible?

This contest is open to all U.S. residents, unless otherwise restricted in these rules. No purchase is necessary. This contest is sponsored by A.D.A.M., Inc. Void where prohibited. A.D.A.M., Inc. employees and non-U.S. residents are not eligible.

How do you submit your entry?

There are 2 ways to submit your story -- by email or regular mail.

To submit by email:

• Send an email with the following subject line: New Year’s resolution check in.

• Include the following in the email: a short description of your top New Year’s resolution and how you’ve kept it, first and last name, email address, street address, and a phone number where we can reach you.

• Email your entry to: contest@adamcorp.com

To submit by regular mail:

• Include a short description of your top New Year’s resolution and how you’ve kept it, first and last name, street address, and a phone number where we can reach you.

• Mail to: Editorial Director, Health Literacy Contest, A.D.A.M. Inc, 1600 Riveredge Parkway, Suite 100, Atlanta GA, 30328

We will use your phone number to contact you in the event you win. Your address is needed to mail the prize. We will NOT use your phone number or address for any other reason.

All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2008.

How will the winner be selected and notified?

We will pick one winner. The individual who sends the winning submission will receive a free Wii gaming system. The winning entry will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. Your entry was received by the deadline.

2. You describe your top New Year’s resolution.

3. Your story clearly explains how you’ve been able to stick to your resolution.

4. Your story could inspire others to make positive changes in their lives.

The A.D.A.M. editorial team will determine which entries best meet these criteria, and our decisions are final. A.D.A.M. will mail each winner an affidavit of eligibility. Upon receipt of the affidavit, A.D.A.M. will mail your prize to the address provided.

Copyright & Permission

Upon submission, the content of your entry becomes solely the property of A.D.A.M., Inc. By submitting an entry, you give A.D.A.M. permission to use the content in any of our products at any time. We reserve the right to alter the content for grammar and additional editing or tightening. You will remain anonymous. We will NOT use your full name in any of our products. We will use first name and last initial.