Appetite For Distraction

Making a positive start to this year means ignoring the constant pressure to improve yourself and coming to terms with your own body size

The annual get-fit onslaught is upon us, and for some of us, it feels just a little bit patronising

We’re barely a week into the new year and I’ve already received three texts from Weight Watchers, which is bordering on pushy, if you ask me.

Yes, I gave them my number one of the 17 or so times I’ve joined up. Yes, I probably said they could text me if they wanted. Yes, the deal they’re offering does sound good and maybe I should think about an 18th go at it. But ...