1 2 3 … It’s diet time! |17 September 2026

The same person, with healthier habits and a fresh outlook (Photos: Contributed)

1 2 3 … It’s diet time!

Interview by Mandy Bertin

There is always a Monday waiting to become the Monday – the one when we finally cut down on rice, say goodbye to sugary drinks, drink more water, and promise ourselves that this time we really mean it. Then comes the birthday, the takeaway, the family gathering, and suddenly Monday is postponed to next week.

Dieting has a way of turning food into a daily negotiation. We want the results, but we also want the cake. We know we should watch our portions, yet somehow that extra spoonful finds its way onto the plate. And while losing weight may sound simple on paper, anyone who has tried it knows that sticking to a plan is a very different story.

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