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1. Do A Health Inventory On Yourself

Go through all the areas of your health from nutrition, to exercise, to energy levels, and see how you shape up. Are your energy levels there already? If not, what is stopping them or dragging them down?

Remember, knowledge is power. Honesty is the watchword here. Give yourself the gift.

2. Switch To Unleaded

...metaphorically speaking, of course. We all know that our cars not only run more easily without that nasty old leaded fuel, but the environment breaths a sigh of relief, too.

So, what can you do to unclog that saggy old energy you’ve been lugging around? Would it be to detox? If so, there’s a huge array to educate and help you on your way, from a Boots home kit, to a weekend at your local Champneys health spa. What would the first step be for you?

3. Good Nutrition Is The New Black

Think vibrancy, a silky new sheen to your skin, think sexy new you. How? Food. Fresh, fresh, fresh – and cut down massively on processed anything.

Again, a great source of information is the whole series of "You Are What You Eat" books by the brutally honest Dr Gillian McKeith. Now there’s even the cookbook! I’ve tried it and liked it – and yes improving your diet with her suggestions does improve your health and stocks of energy.

If you're not a reader, get the DVD. If you don't like Dr Gillian, do the whole food stock-take yourself. From now on when you visualise a fresh, nutritional meal let it be framed with a Hollywood "just won the Oscar, darling" tag. You've got the newfound energy; now flaunt it.

4. (S)Exercise!

Well, doctors do say it's the best form of exercise, uses all the main muscle groups, AND burns the most calories... but apart from that of course, check out your local gym or health club, call your friends and arrange tennis, squash, badminton, jogging, power walking, country walks – the list really is endless.

Remember, health need not be a lonely business but a reason to socialise and increase your circle of friends.

5. Set A Target

I know, this last one doesn’t sound sexy at all... but I had to include this one since it’s probably the most important of all. Commit to weekly and monthly targets, keep them listed everywhere around the house, tick them off as you complete each (3 or 4 ticks per week for the gym, etc…) - and if you do happen to fall off the wagon get straight back on.

That’s right; even if you fall flat occasionally don't give health up as a bad job. Just get back up, don’t think too much about it, and don’t beat yourself up as to why you stopped. Simply dust yourself down, put your track shoes back on and off you go again.

Equally, if you splashed out on a big greasy burger, eat a carrot or have a fruit shake – it really is as simple as that. You will be sending a very strong signal to yourself:

• "I may have lost that small battle, but I'm winning the war"
• "I mean business!"
• "I'm resolved, and I'm effective"

And with attitudes like that you can do anything!