KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S.

RESOLUTION!

HAPPY 2001! TIME TO MAKE THOSE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. BYE-BYE, BAD HABITS. HELLO, HEALTHY NEW ONES! HOWS YOUR STICK-TO-IT STATUS? TAKE OUR QUIZ AND FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT OR BREAK IT. THEN, READ OUR RESOLUTION STRATEGIES TO GET PSYCHED UP.

1. Your flares have been feeling a tad tight so, on Jan. 1, you vow to stop eating so much junk food. On Jan. 2, your buds want to hit McDonald's for a Super-Size snack How do you deal?

A. Head to the golden arches with your crew as always but, while they scarf down burgers, you stick to the Salad Shaker with low-fat vinaigrette. b. Go and order a low-fat grilled chicken sandwich. When your BFF offers to share her fries with you, though, you can't resist grabbing a handful. C. Tell your friends you won't be able to make it, and then stay home and munch carrots as you resentfully think of them enjoying the caloriefest. D. Give in to temptation and eat all the fattening junk you want. Your new, healthful eating regimen lasted a whole day--that's long enough.

2. Your grades could use a boost, so you decide to spend an extra hour each night on homework You: A. Head home right after school daily and bury yourself in science reviews. B. Invite your BFF over for a study jam. It's easier to buckle down with the books if you have a study partner. C. Work for 15 minutes until you remember Saved by the Bell reruns are on. D. Realize you aren't in the mood to study and head to the mall instead.

3. Your room looks like a bomb hit it. You haven't made your bed in like forever, your clothes and CDs are everywhere--and is that a piece of petrified pepperoni stuck to the rug? Things are beyond gross, so you do a massive cleanup and make a solemn promise to maintain order forever. How does your room look a week later? A. Still spotless. B. Pretty good, but there's a growing pile of clutter on your desk. C. Your stuff is all over the place again, but you'll straighten up...later. D. Totally disgusting. So what? You're a natural-born slob.

4. You love the look of Christina Aguilera's long, dragonlady nails. You want digits like hers, so you: A. Stop nibbling--immediately. You're fired up to grow out the perfect 10. B. Make an appointment to get tips at a salon. That way you can get the look without the growing pains. C. Start to grow nails, but get kinda fed up with the whole concept in a couple days and quit D. Just keep daydreaming. You'd never have the discipline to manage long nails.

5. You and your BFF have made a joint resolution--to stick to an exercise plan. Every day after school, you'll go for a run, even if it's cold outside. After a while, your BFF misses some workouts. What do you do? A. Keep on jogging each day whether your BFF joins you or not. B. Ask your BFF if she wants to cut back your runs from five days a week to just two days. C. Put the whole thing off until spring, when the weather will be warmer. D. Blow off the whole idea for good.

6. Might as well face it--you're addicted to gum. You've been chewing Bazooka 24/7 for as long as you can remember, But, last week, you caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror mid-chomp...and it was not a pretty sight. So you're quitting cold turkey. Problem is, your friends are always breaking out the Juicy Fruit. And that Bubble Yum at the 7-Eleven is calling your name. How do you cope with the temptation? A. Just keep picturing that glimpse of yourself in the mirror--to remind you how unclassy gum-chewing really looks. B. Beg your crew not to chew in your presence, and avoid candy counters at all costs. C. Sneak a piece of gum now and then to satisfy your urge. D. Chew twice as much gum as before. Maybe the more you chew, the more you'll get sick of it. C[TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [T ABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED] [TABLE HAS BEEN CLIPPED]

7. Your cash stash is short, so you've decided to save half your allowance each week. Now, your fun funds are limited. And the girls are always inviting you to the movies and mall. How can you go with them without blowing the money you hoped to put away? A. Stay strong. Explain to your gang that you really want to achieve your saving goals. Suggest cool free activities you can all do together instead. B. Go to the mall with your pals but on a budget. You'll try not to go too crazy at Claire's. C. Feel free to spend whatever you like every once in a while. You deserve a treat. D. Chuck this whole financial responsibility thing. You only live once.

8. You want to give more of your time to people in need, so you volunteer at a local nursing home. You really love visiting with the old folks who live there. Still, you have to miss all your school's weekend basketball games because of your schedule. That seems pretty unfair. You: A. Have no reason to complain. You're the one who committed to volunteering. B. Can't really change your schedule now without looking selfish. So when you're talking with the nurse who supervises you, you casually mention the games you're missing, hoping she'll suggest you change your schedule. C. Skip a few visits to the nursing home to catch some games. You're a volunteer--what are they going to do, fire you? D. Quit volunteering--your fun is first and foremost.

9. You got a hot pink iMac for the holidays. It's the very latest model, and it's really cool--but it's so complicated to set up. You've made it your resolution to figure out how to make it work all by yourself You: A. Get super-determined, grab the instructions, and keep at it until you're surfing like a pro. B. Play around with it for a while before getting frustrated and plopping down to watch a DVD. Maybe you'll try again later. C. Ask your dad to set it up for you. If you want to install software later on, he'll just have to be your in-house tech support guy. D. Leave the computer in its box. You don't understand how to operate the thing so no matter how awesome it is, it's going back to the store.

SCORING

If you scored Mostly A's, you're a

DETERMINATION DIVA

Determination--you have loads of it! Keeping New Year's resolutions won't be as much of a challenge for you, thanks to your strong inner convictions. For you, it's all about knowing what you want and having the will to achieve your goal. You're committed--you won't fall apart under stress or temptation, you're really good at figuring out exactly what you need to do to see your resolution through. Congrats on being all that you can be. Remember, though, that nobody is perfect. If you do break down and much out at Mickey Dee's, don't beat yourself up for it. Just because ou ate a caramel sundae with nuts doesn't mean you've blown the whole resolution. You're human. And don't feel like you need to go it alone. Your determination might be able to move mountains, but it's totally cool to ask your friends for help when you need it. Chances are they'll be happy to give you a hand.

If you scored Mostly B's, you're a

MOTIVATED MAMA

You have good intentions, for sure. You really want to stick to your resolutions. You're pretty motivated at the start but tend to run out of steam. Don't feel bad--you can definitely juice up your will power. First, try a litle creative visualization. Say you want to get in better shape imagine yourself looking and feeling terrific after regular workouts, and you'll be fired up for that after-school run. Resolving to grow out your layered shag to one longer length? Picture yourself with that long, swigy, half you really dig. Sticking to your New Year's resolution won't always be easy, but getting stoked about the end result can get you motivated like crazy.

If you scored Mostly C's, you're a

DISORGANIZED DISSER

No question--it's hard for you to stay motivated. Your New Year's resolution could be on shaky ground Time to face your enemies--procrastination and disorganization. When making New Year's resolutions, be sure to break your goal down into manageable steps. Then plot out a timeline with benchmarks, listing what you hope to achieve and when. Reward yourself as you reach milestone. If you are tempted to fall off the wagon try to keep your eyes on the prize. Say you want to bring your grade point average up. Keep positive reminders around (like research papers you got A's on and quizzes you aced) to help keep your will strong and your resolution intact.

If you scored Mostly D's, you're a

SUPER SLACKER

Your focus is all funked out. To make any. New Year's resolution work, you need to clear up that inner confusion. Prioritizing helps. Rank what's important to you, and tackle they key stuff first. Do you want to make more friends? Start with something small and simple--resolve to smile more and say "hi" to kids you don't know well. You'll quickly find people being friendly back. Then take the time to strike up a conversation and slowly move toward making weekend plans. Soon you'll have a more than a few new buds to hand with Super-slackers also benefit from catching the can do spirit. Wish you had your sister's GPA or your mom's volunteering talent or event Mia Hamm's dedication to her spot? Let them inspire you. Many girls find success by observing others. Also those whose qualities you admire for tips and try them out. Now you're on your way!

KEEP YOUR RESOLUTION STRONG

It can be exciting to start working on your New Year's resolution. You may find, though, that staying psyched can be tough going. Here are some easy ways to keep your resolution in check.

BE PRACTICAL Make sure your resolution Fits your life. You can always work toward larger goals. If you've resolved to learn how to cook, don't offer to bake the perfect birthday cake until you have the hang of things.

DON'T PREACH. Never lecture others about your resolution. It's great to be proud of your progress, but people might get offended if you're telling them to shape up. Resolutions are personal. This is your plan for self-improvement, not anybody else's. So be considerate.

RESEARCH YOUR STRATEGY. Want to save half of your allowance each week? Form a battle plan. Grab some paper and write your money goal at the top of the page. Now strategize. How much money are you banking now? Write it down. Figure the amount of money you can save each week and how many weeks you can realistically set aside extra dough. Now, add up all the money you'll have in a month--including what you have now and how much you resolve to save, Get ready to watch those dollars add up. Cha-Ching!

GIVE YOURSELF PROPS FOR YOUR HARD WORK. It's hard to keep jogging every day after your BFF has hung it up. Or grow out those nails when you've been nibbling at them for years. You deserve credit for being persistent. Treat yourself to a purple manicure.