Over the years, I've found that most New Year resolutions do not work. Theyre generally made after too many cocktails and not enough serious thought. To make real changes in our lives, we have to look in the mirror, decide if we are happy with our current state of affairs and then make a serious commitment for change and improvement. You can do it, but you must be honest with yourself. Any time is a good time to put a plan into action. If you are committed to having your goal coincide with the New Year, plan now so you are ready to hit the ground running. Here are a few tips to help you get started: Getting Motivated You have to look inside yourself and find that fire--that passion and zest for life. You probably are as fat as you think. You probably are as out of shape...