WORDS: AMANDA URSELL, CLAIRE WHITE. PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS: ISTOCK
CONSIDER EASTER AS JUST ONE DAY (Easter Sunday itself), as far as chocolate is concerned, rather than indulging over the entire weekend. This acts as a damage limitation policy, giving you a definite time span within which you can enjoy a treat, knowing that you’ll be back on track and walking off any extra calories come Monday.
PLAN YOUR TREATS for the day and stick to the plan. Decide beforehand not only what you’ll be eating, but when you’ll be eating it. It’s worth taking the time to sit down and visualise this plan, imagining where you’ll be, how you’ll unwrap the treat and what it will feel like when you’re eating it. Crucially, you should also think about how you’ll feel once you’ve finished eating (and how the amount you’ve already decided on will be enough). Our brains are like heatseeking missiles – if you repeat this plan several times, it will be easier to stick to and you’ll find you enjoy treats to the full on the day without feeling guilty afterwards.