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Ellie Goulding has a pretty serious New Year's resolution…

She's gonna quit smoking! And stay quit!

Ellie was able to quit smoking once before but she started up again once she hit the road for a series of shows last year. (As in 2012 last year, as in a few days ago. LOLz!)

She said:

Tags: ellie goulding, health, new years, quit, resolution, singing, smoking, voice

Nikki Reed may play an immortal on the big screen in the Twilight movies, but she knows how important her safety is off camera.

That's why she's joining up with Sean 'Puffy P. Diddy' Combs and his vodka brand CIROC and Esquire for the CIROC Safe Rides Campaign.

CIROC brand ambassadors are going to be handing out "Safe Ride" cards on New Year's Eve!

Each card will be redeemable for transportation via taxi, black cars and limos!

Nikki said:

"This campaign is such a great way to help keep people safe. Its a wonderful resource for people during the holidays. It is always better to be safe than sorry. The holidays are such a busy time for everyone, that it's important to not only take responsibility for yourself but those around you, as well."

So if you live in New York, Miami, Houston, Chicago or Atlanta, maybe you should run around yelling about how much you love CIROC.

Then someone might hand you a Safe Ride card and you'll be able to make it home from your New Year's event in style! For free!

If not, you should still take a cab or arrange a ride because seriously, don't drink and drive!!

Way to back a good cause, Nikki!

[Image via Parade.]

Tags: ciroc, diddy, drink and drive, new years, new years eve, nikki reed, p diddy, puff daddy, ride, safe ride campaign, sean combs, taxi, vodka

How's that New Year's resolution going?

We're crossing our fingers you're still working on it, but just in case you haven't even started it or decided upon a goal you'd like to work on in 2012, Lisa DeFazio has some advice for you!

First of all, don't waste your time making a resolution you can't keep. Second of all, review what goals you have accomplished in the last year and what you'd like to accomplish in the next.

The important thing is to put some thorough thought into picking a resolution that you'll actually want to continue pursuing a month or two from now.

If you're serious about making a positive change in your life this year, check out the video above to learn how to do it — for real this time!

Tags: 2011, 2012, accomplish, advice, goals, lisa defazio, list, new years, nutrition, resolution, time

It's that time of the year again. Everybody who isn't happy with their reflection has vowed to return to the gym, run 5 miles a week, and start eating right.

In a few weeks, unfortunately, it will be time for everyone to forget they ever made that commitment and waste that recently purchased gym membership.

Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels, who has changed hundreds of lives through healthy exercise, covered SELF magazine's January issue to talk about actually following through with your resolution this year!

Tags: biggest loser, exercise, healthy, interval training, jillian michaels, new years, resolution, self, weight loss, workout

A FitPerez reader is vowing to eat less in 2012, but like every year before this, she's afraid that resolution won't last too long! For advice, she wrote one of our favorite food contributors Caitlin Cooks, asking:

My New Year’s resolution is to eat healthy…again. I make this resolution every single year, but it always fails. I can never seem to stick to it. Tips???



According to Caitlin:

Don’t think of it as a New Year’s resolution. Resolution = restriction. When you do this, you’ll put more pressure on yourself. Imagine it as a lifestyle change. Make a list of the reasons your doing it: for your heart, your health, to avoid getting sick, to enjoy life.

Try exercising (even if it’s for 20 minutes) in the morning before work. This will set the tone for your day. You’ll be less likely to indulge when you remember dragging your butt out of bed super-early to sweat it out. Drink lots of water, get rest, control your portions and don’t buy junk food. You don’t buy it, you can’t eat it! Replace that candy bowl with a big, luscious bowl of colorful winter fruits.

Want to hear more from Caitlin? Check out her easy and delicious recipes here!

Tags: 2012, advice, caitlin cooks, exercise, healthy, new years, recipes, resolution, resolve, water

EW. Bad breath!

Nobody likes it, that's why it's bad breath. Duh. So what are you gonna do about yours before that super romantic New Years Eve kiss at the stroke of midnight??

Well first you gotta know the source of the problem: your tongue!

There is a layer of bacteria on your tongue that helps break down leftover food… get rid of that, and you'll have that fresh and healthy breath for that lip lock!

On the flipside, it COULD be cavities or gum disease…so if it doesn't go away, make sure you get checked out by your dentist.

Chances are it's just your tongue though! Get at it!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: bacteria, body, dentist, disease, food, fresh, health, kiss, new year, new years, romantic

Christmas may be over, but the onslaught of hearty meals isn't!

If you're not kicking back with friends and family (and lots of food) every night on your days off, we know you'll at least be feasting this weekend to end 2011 and welcome 2012!

It's hard to believe, but statistics show most people gain ten pounds between Christmas and New Years, but Lisa DeFazio is here with tips to keep your weight exactly where you want it!

Check out her advice for maintaining your weight throughout the rest of your holiday vacation above!

Tags: 2012, christmas, eating, food, health, lisa defazio, maintain, new years, tips, vacation, weight