“When at home and procrastinating, it’s easy to eat or drink out of boredom,” says Castle-Mason. “Clean out the cupboards and the fridge to cut the random indulgences.”

10. Maximise Your Time

“Many people drink on evenings in the week, which means you load up on calories and have trouble sleeping [see point one],” says Castle-Mason. This sounds restrictive, but look at it another way; by giving the pub the boot, you’re freeing up your time to do anything you want. And, because a calorie restriction and regular exercise are the best way to lose weight – beer-related or otherwise – take this as the perfect opportunity to hit up your local gym, bringing the fight to your beer belly, instead of bringing a hangover to your morning.