Love yourself slim! Want to lose weight? The secret is to think you're beautiful just the way you are right now

There’s nothing like the first week of the new year to start a diet and exercise regime, but if your motivation is ­disgust at the size of your waistband, you could be setting yourself up to fail.

Successful slimming, according to Lisa Jackson, is all about banishing ­negativity and concentrating on loving everything you possibly can about ­yourself — even the Christmas excess.

Your mind is like a DVD player and you can choose which disc to play. If you find yourself watching a DVD that depicts your frustration, your list should help you chose a different one.

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In her new book, Adore Yourself Slim, she sets out a sensible eating and ­exercise plan packed with clever tips to ensure weight loss is steady and ­effective. Continue ►