Here are our top 10 tips to make sure you get the body you deserve in 2003.

1. Be realistic - Making a resolution to go to the gym 5 times a week when you last did any exercise 10 years ago, is doomed to failure! Instead set resolutions that you feel you can achieve relatively easily. It is always best to overachieve rather than setting targets that are too high. The first time you fail to meet your target, you might decide to throw in the towel.

2. Declare your resolutions - You are far more likely to stick to your resolutions if everyone else knows about them! Just publicly declaring them makes a psychological difference. If you are shy about telling family and friends, why not declare your resolutions on our message board.

3. Don't set too many - You will need to focus on sticking to your resolutions, so setting 20 can only dilute that focus. Between 1 and 5 is ideal.

4. Set a plan - Once you have set your resolutions, you need to set a plan on how you are going to make sure you stick to them. If you are choosing to give up smoking, be clear as to how you are going to do it e.g. patches or cold turkey. Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

5. Ask for help if you need it - Changing your life can be hard and you may need help. Don't be afraid to ask your friends and family or even your family doctor for help. You may even want to think about consulting a hypnotherapist or acupuncturist.

6. Get the tools you need - Don't start until you have the tools you need, like your nicotine patches or weight loss supplements/diets. You don't want to give up before you have even started.

7. January 1st isn't a magical date - Don't worry if you end up starting your plan a few days late. It's far more important to properly sort out what your resolutions are and how you are going to stick to them, than rushing to get started. These are long term changes you are making, a few days will make no difference.

8. Set up a progress chart - Whether it's losing weight or giving up smoking, make a chart and record your successes. You may choose to mark another day you stuck to your resolutions, be proud of what you achieve.

9. Re-affirm your commitment - Start each day by reminding yourself of what you are trying to achieve. Stick your resolutions up in an appropriate place, perhaps your fridge or your bedroom wall. Read them to yourself everyday and visualise how your life will be after a few weeks. Perhaps the extra money saved from giving up smoking, or the new slimmer you.

10. Reward yourself - Set success points along the way and reward yourself when you get to them. A beauty product for losing the first 10 pounds or a new pair of shoes for the first month without a cigarette. After all, what are you doing is difficult, so you deserve some reward.