Top New Year resolutions

Want to lose weight?

Losing weight is probably the most popular New Year resolution, and it's a good time of year for it. Most of us have overeaten and overdrunk over the festive period, so cutting back on our intake seems like a natural option, whether you have 3lb - the average seasonal weight gain  - or three stone to shift.

See our diets special with 12 safe and effective weight-loss plans to choose from, plus expert advice and tips