After the complete over-indulgence of food and booze over Christmas, the guilt starts to creep in after the New Year. It’s a familiar feeling and we promise ourselves to not just lose the extra pounds, but keep them off throughout the year. Sounds easy in theory, so how can you keep the weight off in 2011?

Whilst your good intentions are at their highest, join the local gym and have a complete clear-out at home. Joining a local health club will kick-start your exercise regime and in January there is always a positive atmosphere as everyone who is joining has the same idea – to lose weight and look great!

To have a clear out at home you need to start with all the naughty foods from Christmas. If you have some biscuit tins leftover, take them to a local community centre. Not only will it stop you from eating the unhealthy foods, but it will give you a warm feeling inside giving to those who need it.

Go through the cupboards and make sure all the food is fresh and ready to cook with. It’s worth investing in a new recipe book to get you in the mood for your new healthy lifestyle.

It’s getting to the spring and you’ve lost the extra pounds, but your enthusiasm is starting to falter. Excuses to not go to the gym are easy to make and the take-aways are ordered. How do you get your motivation back? Book in for a session with a personal trainer at the gym, they will be able to overhaul your workout and give you the boost you need to get excited about exercise again.

The summer season is approaching and you’ve managed to maintain your weight, but the thought of putting the bikini or speedos back on leaves you quaking the fear! What is the solution? Get a photo out of when you looked and felt your best, put it somewhere where you will look at it regularly to inspire you. Up your sessions at the gym to make sure there are no muffin tops or love handles as you reveal your beach body!

Autumn comes around quickly and as the nights draw in the idea of going down the health club is as appealing as eating a salad. Instead of eating summery salads, make your own soups from scratch. Not only will they fill you up, you will also feel much warmer and happier inside. Choose a class at the gym that you really enjoy, try spinning or squash to really get your heart-rate up and keep you warm and take a friend to the class so you can motivate each other and have fun.

Before you know it, it’s Christmas again! You’ve made it through the year and you are still looking fabulous. The only problem is with the festive season looming you are worried about ruining all your hard work. Enjoy Christmas day and Boxing Day by eating yourself silly, however on the 27th, go back to your healthy diet and you will find you only put on 1 or 2 pounds!

Author Bio: Glenn Tucker Esporta Health Club and Gym www.esporta.com Esporta health club and Gym – Whether you are looking to get fit and lose weight in the gym, relax and unwind with your family, treat yourself to a Spa Day or meet and socialise with like minded people then Esporta have the facilities to match.

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