“Carrying excess weight doesn’t just increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and infertility; it is also associated with fatigue, low self esteem and poor mental and physical performance.” – Kathy Emiko

The most FATTENING time of the year is almost upon us and before you can sing JINGLE BELL, the weight scales will be registering extra kilos. Rather than going about in denial, your approach should centre on healthy choices. You can party, you can eat but you don’t have to put on weight! Here’s how.

1. Smart planning: If you’ve got a weekend of parties ahead, be careful about what you eat the week before.

2. Forget finger foods: If you can eat it without a knife, fork or spoon, AVOID it! Many nibbles such as the popular “SMALL CHOPS” turn to “BIG CHOPS” in your stomach because they are all fried with saturated oil and packed with calories. Really, who can eat just one?

3. Don’t arrive hungry: Starving yourself and “saving up” calories before a party is a recipe for disaster. You are much more likely to grab whatever is going to satisfy your hunger. So eat before you go.

4. Become buffet-savvy: Be one of the last to go to the buffet table as most of the fattening stuff will already have gone by the time you get there. Look out for foods with high water content such as salads, soups and most vegetable dishes.

5. Make healthy choices: Be mindful of what you are eating rather than putting just anything that is offered into your mouth while you chat. Also, join in dancing to take your mind off food.

6. Watch your alcohol intake: Alcohol contains lots of calories; opt for red wine (made half with wine and half with sparking water) or alternate each alcoholic drink with a glass of water. That will keep you hydrated and help to make you feel full.

7. Don’t panic: One or two lapses can be managed and won’t undo your good work; simply make up for it by having a really healthy day in return.

Take charge of your health. Grab a copy of the revised edition of “100 Key Facts to Long Life” with the weekend-cleansing recipe.

Detox: Missing Link to Health and Beauty.

1. MIRACLE DETOX: A cleansing programme that helps to rid your system of free radicals and increases liver function. It is also good for jump starting any weight-loss programme. (You can lose as much as 7kg in 7days. It could also help to remove/reduce any tumour growth in the stomach).

2. BROWN RICE PROTEIN DETOX DIET (30 DAYS PROGRAMME): This is strictly for WEIGHT LOSS and POST-PREGNANCY WEIGHT GAIN, especially stomach and Caesarean section tummy bulge.

3. 30-day Beach Body/Detox: Lose up to 18kg.

4. 48-HOUR DETOX: This is used to flush fat, reduce bloating and water weight. It also helps to restore metabolism and glowing complexion (a quick and healthy way to drop as much as 4-5 kg in 48 hours).

Six reasons to drink “Body Perfect Cleansing & Healing Cocktail, NOW WITH MILK THISTLE”:

1. It is an ENERGIZER: It helps to fight fatigue, wards off stress and provides energy boosts to the entire body.

2. IT IS A DETOXIFIER: It rids the body of toxins, thereby ensuring cleansed and invigorated liver.

3. IT IS A BLOOD SUGAR STABILIZER: It helps to steady blood sugar which curbs your appetite and prevents fatty deposits that are part of insulin resistance.

4. IT IS A DIURETIC: It helps to de-waterlog the tissues and eliminates excess water weight.

5. IT IS A CHOLESTEROL ZAPPER: It helps to rid the body of bad cholesterol, thereby balancing the ratio between “good” and “bad” cholesterol.