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How lazy ARE YOU?

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January 01, 2024

Discover how to make the festive lull a much healthier time

How lazy ARE YOU?

Whether you’ve lost all sense of time or you’re still picking at leftovers, it can be easy – and fun – to forget your usual routine between Christmas and New Year. But to what end? This time, fondly known as ‘Chrimbo limbo’, can also set you up physically and mentally for the year ahead. Take our quiz to discover your no-man’s-land mindset – and get the expert tips that will help boost your health over the last few days of 2023 and into 2024.

1 How are you doing with your festive leftovers?

There are plenty of ‘picky bits’ – perfect for this week’s get-togethers. 

Leftovers? You’re still ploughing through your huge Christmas food shop.

The fridge has been decluttered ahead of starting your January diet.

You’ve made a batch of turkey curry, so it’s now simple meals.

2 Will you be having family and friends over?

You’ve done your bit and need some me time.

The more the merrier! Every day still feels like Christmas this week.

No, you’re now tidying up and getting yourself organised.

Yes, and you’ve stocked up on booze, nibbles and chocs.

3 How are you feeling about your Christmas decs?

It feels such a chore to take them down!

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