Senator Cruz Reveals Three-Part New Year’s Resolution for 2026

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has shared his ambitious New Year’s resolutions for 2026, focusing on health, lifestyle, and spirituality.

The Texas senator’s primary goal is one that resonates with many Americans each January: weight loss. Cruz revealed he weighed in at 236 pounds on January 1st and aims to shed 30 pounds by year’s end.

“My goal by January of next year is to be 206,” Cruz stated, reflecting on how his weight has changed since his college days. “When I graduated from college I was 135 — skinny as a rail,” he said, joking that some say he is now “twice the man I used to be.”

To achieve his weight loss objective, Cruz has embraced a ketogenic diet approach. “I’m cutting out carbs and focusing on eating meat and cheese and vegetables,” he explained. “Keto can be tough to do, but it can produce real effects.”

Complementing his dietary changes, Cruz’s second resolution involves abstaining from alcohol during “dry January.” The senator, who has traditionally enjoyed red wine with dinner, acknowledged that alcohol consumption conflicts with his weight loss goals.

“Wine is filled with calories, and if you’re trying to drop 30 pounds, pouring grape juice into your midsection is not exactly conducive to that objective,” Cruz remarked. He’s replaced alcoholic beverages with alternatives like sparkling water with lime and vitamin water.

The senator expressed surprise at discovering how many people in his social circle are similarly participating in dry January. During a recent gathering with friends at his home, guests brought non-alcoholic beer to enjoy with a charcuterie board, creating what Cruz described as “a good chance hanging out with friends” while maintaining sobriety.

Cruz’s third and final resolution focuses on spiritual discipline—daily Bible reading. “This is something I’ve done during different times of my life. With all the demands of work and family and kids, it is easy to get pulled in different directions and lose that discipline,” he explained.

The senator recalled how he and his wife Heidi previously maintained an “evening devolution” with their daughters, who are now 15 and 17 years old. As the girls have grown older, maintaining this family ritual has become more challenging.

“I want to read the word and reflect on it and have your spirit open to listen—listen to the Holy Spirit. Let the words of Jesus impact your daily life,” Cruz said. He mentioned that his pastor has suggested they spend one Sunday afternoon monthly in prayer and Bible study together.

Three weeks into January, Cruz reports he’s adhering well to his resolutions. For physical fitness, he plays basketball twice weekly and plans to incorporate daily pushups into his routine.

Beyond these personal goals, Cruz emphasized his focus on family, particularly cherishing time with his teenage daughters before they leave for college. “Our girls are 15 and 17—one is a senior in high school and one is a freshman. They are teenagers getting ready to go off to school,” he said. “You reflect on the limited number of days they’re going to be home much longer.”

The emotional weight of his daughters’ impending departure was evident as Cruz admitted, “When they leave for school, I’ll go into their bedrooms and just cry. I love my girls.”

When asked about speculation regarding a potential 2028 presidential run, Cruz redirected attention to his current responsibilities. “My focus right now is representing 31 million Texans, and it is an incredible privilege to serve them and represent the great state of Texas in the U.S. Senate,” he stated. “That is my priority right now and my sole focus.”