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FORGET the Januarydetox – the buzzword forparty girls this Christmasis ‘pretox’, a short, sharpdiet and workout planthat not only gets you intip-top condition ready forthe party season, but also

helps see you through theexcesses of the Christmasseason.

Here are five easy stepsto ‘pretox’ your waythrough the season ofgoodwill:

STEP 1 – Keep up your

f luids: Remember todrink at least 1.5 litres ofwater every day.

Keeping up your fluidsflushes out toxins quickly,ensuring your body is intop working order, helpingto prevent spots, dry skin

and wrinkles. Better still, kick start every

day with a glass of hotwater and lemon to stimu-late your digestion and liverfunction.

At your Christmas partytry to drink water as well asalcohol to reduce the nextday’s hangover.

STEP 2 – You are whatyou eat: Try to stick toorganic, seasonal,unprocessed, fresh foods.Ditch the white bread,sugar-laden cereals and bis-cuits and load up on freshfruit and vegetables, fishand wholegrains.

When it comes toChristmas canapés, don’treach for that deep-friedcamembert bite – choosevegetables and dips, freshfish and shellfish and whitemeat treats.

For the morning after,resist that tempting baconsandwich and opt for high-fibre cereals or bars, freshfruit smoothies and then, ifyou’re still hungry, tuck intoa banana for a slow-releasesugar top-up.

STEP 3 - Cleansinginside and out: If youreally want to get seriousabout cleansing your sys-tem and achieving that all-important flat tummy foryour little black dress, it'stime to look to your bowelsand try colonic irrigation.

MANY householders areplanning to turn theirbacks on extravagantChristmas decorations tolight up their homes thisyear.

According to researchfrom Yorkshire Bank, just

23 per cent of Brits plan toilluminate their neigh-bourhood by decoratingoutside their homes withglowing Santas, snowmen,Rudolphs and reindeer inthe run-up to Christmas.

The bank’s quarterly

Homebuyers Report alsorevealed that 19 per cent ofpeople who have decoratedtheir homes in previousyears are not planning ondoing so this festive season.

Yorkshire Bank’s Head ofretail, Gary Lumby, said:“Whether you love them orloathe them everyoneseems to have an opinionabout outdoor Christmaslights. While some peoplesee them as being wastefuland tacky, others enjoy theChristmas spirit and cheerthey bring to a community.“Whatever decorations youopt for, it’s still possible tohave fun this festive seasonwhilst sticking to a budget.”

Less light this Christmasas belts are tightened

Pretox: The discerning party girl’s guide to staying ontop form. (S)

It’s great for relievingbloating and constipation,and will leave you feelingless sluggish, tired andworn out.

STEP 4 – Get moving: Ifyou really want to seeresults, get moving.

Start by walking: get offthe bus or train a stop earlyand walk the rest of the wayto work, or use your lunchhour to take a walk roundthe area.

At the party, get dancing.It’s a brilliant way to workthe alcohol through yourbody – but remember torehydrate with water after-wards.

However bad you feel themorning after, go outside,breathe in deeply and fillyour lungs with fresh coolair.

It is an energy burst forthe soul and makes you feela million times better.

STEP 5 – Indulge insome impor tant ‘metime’: On the day of yoursocial event, relax.

Allow yourself plenty oftime to get ready for yournight out and indulge inlovely pampering products.

Keep moisturising andrefreshing your skin atevery opportunity.

For more seasonal dietand fitness tips, visit lead-ing UK women’s websitewww.iVillage.co.uk.

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Be the envy of all your neighbours with our stunningdoor wreaths and exclusive arrangements – made to

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Sat. 6th Dec. Gary Marshall – Vocal/guitar, plus guestsMotown and Classics from 60/70’s.

Every Tuesday, Quiz Night & Play Your Cards Right.Cash prizes and free food. Christmas Menu throughout

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SHOPPERS need to act fastif they want to get theirhands on the season’s wish-list toys this Christmas.

The Toy Retailers’Association (TRA) haswarned that popular pur-chases, including FurReal-Biscuit, a life-like goldenretriever puppy, and theKidizoom digital camera,are running out in storesacross the country.

The association, whichrepresents 60 per cent of UKtoy retailers, says thatdespite low consumer confi-dence and a slow start toChristmas trading, its mem-bers are experiencing theusual rush on the most pop-ular toys – and it is now toolate for retailers to increasetheir orders for more stockin time for Christmas.

Chairman Gary Grantsaid: “Every year we see themost popular toys run outas Christmas approaches.

“This year, although par-ents may be spending less,we are finding they stillwant to get that wish-listitem for their children.

“As a result, our most pop-ular lines are selling as fast

The old ones are the best: Before Teletubbies, Fimbles andTweenies, there was Morph! The loveable plasticine character hasjust turned 30 and he’s back in vogue. The Make Your Own MorphSet is number one on the list of bestsellers from Hawkin’s Bazaar.

Play pop: The X Factor board game takes players through thejourney of an X Factor contestant, passing through auditions,boot camp and all the way to the final. A firm favourite for girls,according to the What’s Hot lists from Littlewoods Direct.

FurReal-Biscuit: Stocks are running low as buyers snap up thecuddly, interactive pup-in-a-box.

as in previous years.“Parents who are hold-

ing out for the pre-Christmas sales are run-ning the risk of missing outon the must-have items.

“We know from previousyears that many parentswho leave their shoppinglate end up paying higherprices for wish-list toys onauction websites, so whenbuying toys, patience does-n’t always pay off.

“Many bargains arealready in store with retail-ers offering discounts eventhough the window maynot say ‘Sale’.”

However, there is hopefor parents wanting toavoid a frantic last-minutesearch for their child’smost wanted Christmaspresent. The TRA advisesshoppers to talk to retailersif a toy isn’t on the shelf.

“While it is too late toorder more stock in, insome cases deliveries are

pending,” said Mr Grant. While the TRA advocates

shopping around for must-have toys, Mr Grant warnsagainst relying on onlineretailers. “If a toy isn’tavailable online, there isnobody to ask for adviceon an alternative.

“Toy retailers know bet-ter than most what chil-dren will enjoy – parentswho are struggling to gethold of that must-haveitem should use retailers’expertise to find an alter-native that will bring justas much fun and joy onChristmas Day.”

The TRA’s annual ‘dreamtoys’ list, the only officialprediction of Christmasbestsellers, reveals a trendtowards music, film andtelevision-inspired toys toindulge fame fantasiesfrom the next generationof pop stars and screenheroes.

Plenty of old favourites

also make a comeback thisyear, reflecting thenation’s love for nostalgiccharacters and brands.

The official ‘dreamdozen’ hot toys for 2008:

■ Baby Born with MagicPotty, Zapf Creation (RRP£34.99)

■ Bakugan Starter Pack,Spinmaster (RRP £12.99)

■ Ben 10 Deluxe Omni-trix, Bandai (RRP £15.99)

■ Catcha Beast, Bandai(RRP £19.99)

■ Cupcake Maker, Char-acter Options (RRP£29.99)

■ Elmo Live, Mattel (RRP£59.99)

■ FurReal-Biscuit, My L-

ovin’ Pup, Hasbro (RRP£149.99)

■ High School Musical 3Musical Dance Mat, VividImaginations (RRP£22.99)

■ In The Night GardenUpsy Daisy and Her Chaseand Play Bed, Hasbro (RRP£34.99)

■ My Life, Flair LeisureProducts (RRP £49.99)

■ Rescue Pals Swim ToMe Puppy, MGA Entert-ainment Ltd (RRP £29.99)

■ Star Wars Clone Tro-oper Voice Changer,Hasbro (RRP £29.99)

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