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Establish a detox lifestyle

It's time to focus on creating a healthy framework in which your body can work at its best, so you feel and look fantastic. Clear skin, shiny hair and an air of well-being are the rewards.

Avoid temptation

You will find it much easier if you eliminate temptation by organising your cupboards.

Clear away leftover Christmas food, which might tempt you. If you can't bear to throw things away - put foods like mince pies and chocolates in one compartment in the freezer - your family can still indulge, while you avoid them. Go through larders and cupboards to clear out other unhelpful foods and either give them away, bin them or put them on a separate shelf for other members of the family, but out of your sight. Your fridge should be at least one-third fresh fruits and vegetables.

Try replacing fatty, salty sugary foods with better options. Some good substitutes include:

• Crudites instead of crisps
• A huge avocado, tomato and spring onion sandwich on wholemeal instead of a bacon or cheese sandwich
• Falafel or chicken kebab instead of a doner
• Stir-fried Chinese vegetables, prawns and ginger and plain rice instead of fried rice and sweet and sour noodles
• A baked potato with tuna or baked bean filling instead of a savoury pie and fries

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