We all crave the perfect body, spend hours convincing ourselves the New Year’s resolutions this year will pay off but who are we kidding, except ourselves because come February 1st the weight problem will have just got even bigger.

I have compiled the essential top ten ways to achieve a New You at any time of the year, a regime that works, is not easy and most are unable to even think about, let alone attempt. My brutal truth common sense advice is; Don’t wait until the New Year like you always do and fail like you always do. Make it your healthy lifestyle starting right now, TODAY.

1. Drink only water and herbal teas

2. Eat five small healthy meals every day

3. No smoking

4. No alcohol

5. Walk or run five kilometres per day (It's only 3 miles, 30 minutes to run, 45 minutes to walk)

6. No cream cakes, biscuits or chocolate

7. Take a yoga class twice a week

8. Meditate for one hour per day

9. Always smile

10. Give up working for a living and start working for a life

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