9. Arrange to be busy over the New Year period so you don’t have time to think about food. Often more weight is gained at this time because of the ‘finishing up’ of the Christmas leftovers. Start thinking of the reasons why you want to be healthier and fitter and concentrate all your efforts on them.
10. Every glass (150 ml) of white wine contains roughly 100 calories – but if you add soda water you will have a taller drink that lasts longer and saves you from going for constant top-ups.
11. After fat, alcohol contains the most calories per gram (around seven)
12. Alcohol shifts the chemical balance in your brain, which will make you less committed to your healthy approach to Christmas.
13. Hangover problem one – you’ll fancy a fry-up instead of a bowl of cereal. Hangover problem two – you’ll swap aerobics for a lazy day watching t.v.
Don’t go there
Bailey’s original Irish cream
We know it’s a festive favourite, but a single measure has 4 grams of fat and 90 calories.
Beer
A pint of lager or beer has around 170 calories, so it’s best to forego the ale. A low calorie variety will save 100 calories.
Champagne
It has 120 calories per 150ml glass, it disappears all too quickly and will only make the buffet table look even more inviting.
Best option
A single gin or vodka and slimline tonic – 1 measure of spirit only sets you back 50 calories and low calorie tonic water has only two calories in a small bottle.