As the New Year sets in and if you are trying to lose weight, provided are tips that can be applied for a new you. Consider this as your guide to avoiding weight gain in 2010. Good luck!

1. Savor what you eat

Savoring has been the single most amazing weight survival tactic. Take a small quantity of everything that looks yummy and savor every mouthful. Make sure you get the maximum flavor from every mouthful and eat at a slow speed to allow yourself to be in a no-rushed space.

2. Allow small treats

Whether it’s chocolate or a special coffee, allow yourself a small treat, and don’t “feel guilty for one second.”

3. Ignore peer pressure

Don’t feel obligated to fit in and join the ‘stuffing party.’

4. Exercise hard core

Don’t forget extreme intense workouts.

5. Get back on track ASAP

Get right back to it the next day and if necessary make up the exercise.

6. Don’t waste calories

If you want to enjoy a treat, make sure it is something you really want vs. eating something just because it’s there.

7. Don’t overindulge

Don’t pig out.

8. Keep exercising

This is a great tip for throughout the year–try to keep up a regular workout routine no matter what.

9. Control your portions

Eat what you want but in smaller portions, so psychologically you’re still satisfied. Nothing is worse than missing out on cheesecake. A tiny slice is better than nothing.

10. Workout together

Move everyday and get your family involved (Twister, Snowball fight, Wii etc.). Instead of trying to cut/maintaining your calorie intake, let it increase slightly, but then also let your workouts increase slightly.

11. Just say “no!”

Learn to say no. You won’t offend people, they’ll get over it, and things will be back to normal.

12. Find your focus

You might want to focus on an upcoming holiday, wedding or other special occasion, but just remember to factor your long-term health into the equation too!

13. Take a day off

Taking a day off now and again throughout the year is absolutely fine, but only if you’re the type of person who can get back on track immediately after.

14. Get the balance right

It’s about balancing food, drinks and exercise.

15. Believe you can do it

Set a few weight loss goals right now, and then believe in yourself. A study by Miller and Marlatt found that 63% of people do actually stick to their New Year resolutions for at least two months, which is a good starting point.