New Year's Resolutions

Losing Weight
Starting the diet isn’t the problem - it’s sticking to it. Forget the fads and the very-low cal solutions – we’re not into short termism here. Make your new diet the one that works, and remember – no more than 1 kilo off a week.
www.cyberdiet.com
www.slimming-world.co.uk
www.nourishnet.com

Quitting Smoking
You know you have to do it, so why not right now? Tell everyone you know that you’re giving up, throw the last pack away, and look forward to a healthier life. You know it’s going to be hell for a while, but think of the money you’ll save.
www.quitnet.org

Going Organic
It’s your planet, so taking responsibility for its health as well as your own makes perfect sense. There are lots of ways you can do your bit, from eating organic and recycling to growing your own fruit and veg and riding a bike to work.
www.graigfarm.co.uk
www.organicsdirect.com

Learning to Relax
Madonna and Sting can’t be wrong – can they? Despite it’s trendy devotees, yoga can really help when you’re trying to find a centre of calm in an increasingly pressured life. Give it a try. If yoga doesn’t turn your crank, there are plenty of other resources out there, but it pays to be discerning.
www.rivermaya.com
www.yogaclass.com
www.chopra.com

Looking Terrific
Looking your best, all day, every day is a bit of a challenge for mere humans. You’ll get plenty of help and advice from the many books and websites devoted to the outer, as well as the inner, you.
www.changeslive.com
www.bharti-vyas.co.uk

Healthy Eating
Optimal nutrition is a bit of a fantasy for most of us. Even achieving the recommended five portions of fruit and veg per day can be tricky, but there’s plenty of good advice around to prove that ‘healthy’ and ‘delicious’ are not mutually exclusive. Let Hunza apricots be your standby snack food!
www.mynutrition.co.uk
www.nutritiouslygourmet.com
www.living-foods.com

Getting Organised
Well apparently it’s bad for your chi to have loads of clutter in your home. Whatever you think about feng shui, it’s certainly bad for your accountant when you can’t find your bank statements. Get organised and you’ll free up all the time you currently spend hunting for things.
www.geomancy.net
www.freefromclutter.com

Exercising at Home
If you’re too hard up, or short of time (or confidence), exercising at home is an attractive option to joining a gym or doing class. Don’t underestimate the value of walking – as well as being great exercise for novices it gets you out in the fresh air and sunlight and doesn’t pollute the planet. Go for it!
www.ramblers.org.uk
www.justmove.org

Joining a Gym
Gyms cater for all kinds of fitness needs these days, from pumping iron, via fixed weights and aerobics classes, to carey-sharey disciplines like Pilates and T’ai chi. First you have to find your gym, choose your class, then you have to stick at it. These sites will give you the information and support you need.
www.health-club.net
www.ideafit.com
www.wsf.org.uk
www.fun-and-fitness.com

Taking Up Running
Whatever they say, running isn’t for everyone and those with dodgy knees should avoid it, but it’s no exaggeration to say that it can change lives, and if you’re short of time (and, paradoxically, energy), it’s a terrific way to get your hit of exercise fast. Just don’t rush things at first and, for goodness sake, do your stretches!
www.adidas.co.uk/running
www.runnersworld.com
www.coolrunning.com

Going Veggie
Whether you’re going cold turkey (sorry) or easing yourself into vegetarianism, you’ll need advice on combining proteins to make sure your diet is as healthy as possible. There are plenty of sites with excellent recipes and articles.
www.vegsource.com
www.veganchef.com
www.vegsoc.org