5 things we all do on 'Diet Day'

There comes a time in every woman's life when she realises her jeans are a bit snug and D Day (Diet Day) must commence ASAP.

Tomorrow is when our diets always start. To prepare you for when that day comes, I have compiled a list of 5 things we all do on Diet Day...

* The diet starts tomorrow! Must eat everything in the cupboard, even if it is out of date. Nothing will go to waste. Not even that chocolate covered Turkish delight that tastes like you are eating a bunch of flowers. Also must go through tea/coffee cupboard and drink all of the hot chocolate, chocolate in any form can NOT be in the house.

* Raid wardrobe and pull out pair of jeans you have not squeezed into for 3 years, but are convinced that this diet will finally get you into them. Hang them where visible for inspiration and look at them longingly.

* Walk to the shops (go you!) and buy a fitness magazine, read it cover to cover and attempt the exercises inside. Laugh at yourself as it all goes horribly wrong and you nearly put your back out. Then pat yourself on the back (or rub gently), 1. For still being in one piece and 2. For laughing because laughing is exercise. Even if it is just at yourself.

* Feel inspired after attempt at exercising and pull out an old fitness DVD. Tell yourself you will do the whole thing and then after 10 minutes collapse with a cuppa - minus the biscuit. You are taking this diet thing seriously.

* At the end of D Day 1, look at clock and realise you have lasted 12 hours on diet and reward yourself with a doughnut.

Ah well, you can always start again tomorrow....