STARLIFE - ARIES - hot-fire Mars, the red planet is your ruler, which is why you’re always on the go; you see food as fuel to burn as you hurtle through the day. You resent time spent on cooking - your idea of a well stocked fridge is one full of take-out menus. When you want to eat it must be right now so you reach for sugary fatty convenience foods. Prepare for your hunger attacks by planning ahead - a piece of fruit fills the gap while you think carefully about a nutritious meal. You eat so fast the full-up sign doesn’t have time to hit your brain before you’ve pigged out so slow down and chew each mouthful slowly. Take more disciplined exercise; kick boxing is perfect for you, it’s fast and furious.
STARLIFE - TAURUS - pleasure loving, sensual Venus rules your sign which is why you love to spoil yourself with a good feed - you’ve only to look at a box of chocs and you pile on the pounds. A passion for comfort food and couch potato living also has you going overboard with the cakes and puddings. Cut back by keeping a few low fat treats in the fridge for when you’re feeling stressed. Quick weight loss plans are not for you so aim to lose a pound or two a week by saying no to the bread basket and its mega calories. You like routine so you you’ll make those trips to the gym but afterwards you think you deserve a reward. Why not a little retail therapy, instead of double fudge sundae.
STARLIFE - GEMINI - Gemini lives on nervous energy so you’re unlikely to be a fat bunny. You’re problem is you’re so mind driven you skip meals or just forget to eat so when hunger inevitably strikes you reach for a quick fix. Boredom and lack of fresh air can also fuel your snacking tendencies. If you are a tubby it’s probably because you can’t resist the delights of salted peanuts and crisps. Instead of munching keep your mouth busy by phoning a friend. You can get swept away by the latest food fad but calorie counting bores you rigid. Eat little and often as big meals just bloat you and fresh fruit and veg are a must. If you chose a gym with multi screen viewing it will help keep the exercise tedium at bay.
STARLIFE - CANCER - food dictates your emotions and your moony mood swings and overreaction to careless words cause you to reach for the comfort eat. You also love cooking for others and, while you prepare it, you can’t resist a little taste or two You crave creamy foods which is no surprise for your ruling planet, the moon, is associated with dairy products and they have a horrid tendency to go straight to your hips. Cancer is a water sign and you need lots of it so carry bottled water wherever you go. Bananas, fish and avocados are all vitamin B rich foods and can help you through those constant emotional crises. Regular exercise releases the feel-good endorphins which help to banish the blues so renew your gym subscription now.
STARLIFE - LEO - your love of la dolce vita can put weight on you faster than you can order a Macdonald’s - as if you would! Food to you is just another occasion to show off and while you’re not exactly great in the kitchen, you are made to swan around in swanky restaurants, seeing and being seen. Luckily for your figure you like salads and simple food but you still like a blow-out every so often and gorges, as we know, pack in three times as many calories as a normal meal. Cash in on your vain streak by making sure a mirror is sighted near the fridge. Leo, you’re a teensy bit lazy so you’re prone to skip exercise because but a personal trainer will keep you focussed and give you kudos.
STARLIFE - VIRGO - basically you’re a sensible eater but you have a strong body and mind connection so when it comes to food your digestive system responds directly to your emotional state; If you’re stressed and hyped up there’s no way you can eat. You can also be quite picky, in fact, a bit of a food fad so next time you’re considering giving something up think carefully about the pros and cons before cutting it out of your diet. You have energy slumps so try eating little and often and then you won’t be tempted by a chocolate bar. You’re the zodiac stress bunny rather than a cosmic fatty so sooth your tender tummy with herbal drinks and build your weight loss program around natural foods like pure, organically grown fruit and veg.
STARLIFE - LIBRA - a sweet tooth and a reputation for laziness make you a prime candidate for piling on the pounds but as you also like to look good you’re prepared, if needs be, to make certain sacrifices. Ideally you’d like your own personal chef to conjure up tasty delicacies but alas, it’s pudding that always tips your scales off balance. Chuck out the cakes and biscuits and mark your take-out menus with the healthiest options. You’ll find if you cut out sugar completely, you may even eventually lose your taste for it. For you liposuction wins out over a trip to the gym any day so training with a mate is more likely to keep you at it and help you stay motivated. Any sport involving pairs also stands a chance of holding your interest.
STARLIFE - SCORPIO - your taste for secrecy and emotional dramas means you’re passionate about everything you do - especially eating, so pigging out is a big danger. You veer from one extreme to the other, either treating your body as a temple or abusing it mercilessly. Moderation you reckon is for wimps and you love a big blow-out. You can also be a bit of a caffeine junkie and when it comes to scoffing chocolate you have no equal. Rich food, though yummy, clogs up your system so down lots more high fibre and avoid constipation. Fresh fruit and vegetables and drinking loads more water will also help to flush out toxins. Challenging exercise like martial arts will dissipate any repressed anger. Luckily you have an iron will so once you decide to lose weight nothing will stop you.
STARLIFE - SAGITTARIUS - Sagittarius lives life in the fast lane so your food intake is designed for instant energy and which often means lots of sugar based gunk. You’re also the bon vivant of the zodiac - remind me, just how many units did you drink last week? Charging around at full speed means you want an instant fix and you’re happier grabbing a burger than sitting in a fancy restaurant. Astrologically, Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs and all you consume inevitably goes straight to those places. Spicy exotic foods are your downfall and we all know just how high their calorie count can be. Think more about what you’re eating, chew each mouthful the required fifty times and you’ll help your metabolism. Instead of escaping into eating marathons, try running one.
STARLIFE - CAPRICORN - we know you have appearances to maintain but Capricorn, be honest, are you really overweight or just over self-critical? If you are carrying too much lard it could be because you’re working too hard and focussing too much on future goals. Skipping meals can lead to stress which in turn can lead to binge eating. You’ve got serious self-control but when you let go you really let go. You’re very fond of traditional food like meat and two veg, and your great weakness is puddings with cream. Your tendency to gloom and doom can also adversely affect your eating habits but you can beat the blues with exercise. Replace the chips with more salads and pick up a healthy snack on your way to work, that way you won’t have to leave your desk at lunch time.
STARLIFE - AQUARIUS - you’re a brainy sign but you get so involved in what you’re doing you often go too long between meals then end up shovelling down far too much. You also hate to follow the herd so when most folk are giving up meat and dairy produce you can bet you’ll suddenly start pigging in down. You find fads irresistible - you name it you’ve tried it - when you stop a diet and the pounds pile on off you go in pursuit of another. Use your curiosity to bone up on nutrition so you can judge if a diet is truly appropriate. Simplifying your food - the purer the better - and eat regular meals. Fortunately you’re strong minded enough to shift weight if you really must and you’re active enough to burn the calories.
STARLIFE - PISCES - happiest in the emotional realm you tend to ignore your body so your eating times and habits are, to say the least, irregular. Hit a hitch and you reach for a bevvy to numb your feelings but swinging between extremes can suck you into a cycle of binge and diet. Alcohol, drugs and food with too many additives also cause calorific mayhem. Your guiding principle should be moderation, try saying no to another drink. Get some order into your day’s eating starting with a proper, healthy breakfast and if you don’t feel hungry, no matter, educate yourself into eating by the clock. You’re a stranger to the exercise zone but you’re a fish, so swim. Astrologically, Pisces rules the feet so stop sitting around - get on the dance floor and groove your inches away.
