Easter weight gain solutions

Don't let a few eggs derail your healthy eating. Learn how to set chocolate limits without turning into the Easter party pooper

Easter means one thing to food lovers everywhere: chocolate. Milk, white, dark or flavoured; whatever your preference, there's an egg out there to tempt you, but what if your self-control runs a mile when faced with cacao products? Wish you could just have a nibble, but don't know when to stop? It's time to take back control.

The human dustbin

The human bin can't say no. Whether it's saying yes to another hot cross bun to please a favourite aunt or finishing off that chocolate egg because it's not worth wrapping it back up, whatever the scenario, when you overeat you are using your body as a rubbish bag.

Have one slice of cake, have a few mini chocolate eggs and enjoy a glass of champagne, but just because you've allowed yourself a few small treats, don't let it slide into complete gluttony. Have some self-respect, listen to your body and learn when enough is enough. Don't let the chocolate monster in you run wild.

Don't go hungry

If you know temptation is waiting to strike, be prepared. Hunger is stronger than willpower so don't test it. Make sure you eat a proper meal before indulging in something sweet. Most foods have a place in our diet, it's just getting the balance right and don't even think about avoiding one particular food, it will just make you crave it all the more.

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