Remember Your Resolutions?

The party's over, the dip has gone bad and the new year is under way. Unfortunately, your resolutions seem to be quickly becoming near-distant memories as well. But it's not too late to resurrect them. Here are the top tips from the University of Maryland Medical Center to stay motivated all year long:

Write them down and share. Don't keep your resolutions secret. The more people who know, the more there are to keep you accountable-and applaud you on your progress.

Take it slow. Don't expect to lose 20 pounds in a month or get your fi nances under control over a weekend.Make small, incremental goals that will take you throughout the year.

Get back on the horse. Accept that there will be slip-ups. Don't waste time beating yourself up. Just start up again tomorrow.

Reinforce positive behavior. When you meet your goals, celebrate and reward yourself! Just be sure to choose something that will make you happy and won't counteract your progress. In other words, if you're trying to lose weight, don't reward dropping a dress size by bingeing on ice cream. Instead, why not book a massage?