Tips to keep your weight loss, fitness New Year's resolutions

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- After the ball drops and the cheering stops, we brace ourselves for resolutions. Weight loss is the top resolve, but you might need help.

"They are not going to lose it in one day. It's a process. You know I tell people when they come here, 'Be ready to work for months at a time, possibly a year, but it's not going to happen within a month,'" said trainer Brian Lucas of BeatBike in Tarzana.

Lucas also advises to mix it up. Repeating the same performance delivers the same results.

"You are going to plateau very quickly, so you will see some results. They might be drastic results, but eventually you will stop seeing results and continuously look the same. So change is very big when it comes to fitness," Lucas said.

Studies show weight training is one of the best things you can do for losing weight, even more than cardio. Surprisingly, it really helps your mid-section. But don't discount cardio altogether. Experts say you want to interval train.

"It's a combination of cardio, abs and weight lifting all in one," said Lucas.

Another tip is to do something you love.

"I think it's enjoyable and fun and important to ride in a pack," said Lisa Natale, an indoor cycling instructor at BeatBike. "So people who were once strangers, they walk in the door and they know each other and they hold accountability to each other."

Natale coaches, dances, even makes you think a bit during her classes.

Student Shea Taylor's fiance introduced him to BeatBike in August. Now, he is 20 pounds lighter and said he found a new religion.

"If anyone asks me what church I go to, I would say BeatBike, because every time I leave, I feel saved," said Taylor.

Rabbi John Hanish agrees. He's down 50 pounds and feels that fitness should be part of a whole body.

"I always speak to my congregation about mind, body, spirit. Caring for people's bodies and helping them with their minds and their spirits and bringing it together all with good music and in a short period of time every day," said Hanish.

Activity trackers and even motivating music can also help keep you on your game.

Experts remind us that it takes twenty one days to create a habit, so let's get busy.