Countdown to Christmas with our December/January issue – packed with amazing festive recipes and ideas.

Lose 5lb in one week for the party season. Have a food-filled Christmas without piling on a pound with our succulent roasts, family bakes and top tipples.

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Eating a healthy diet will not only help you lose weight but it will also improve your complexion. Eat well and your skin will glow with health – so the first step to looking good has to start with what you put in your mouth. The diet is taken from Rosemary’s new book The Secrets of Staying Young. Simply follow the Stay Young Kick-Start Diet for two weeks and you could lose up to 10lb and enjoy a beautiful body and fabulous skin.

Try something different to your usual turkey this year with these succulent Christmas day roast ideas from Chef Dean Simpole-Clarke. Whether you fancy some passion fruit glazed gammon, rib of beef with parsley, Italian roast chicken, Salmon en croute or Oriental duck, these recipes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Get all of the family in the kitchen this Christmas with these delicious tot-friendly treats from chef Dean Simpole-Clarke. From biscuits you can hang on the tree to mini cakes these bakes will bring the whole family together.

Read how our cover girl Heather Wright has lost an incredible 8st 4lb and found health, fitness and happiness. Amy A’Bear has lost 3st and found love, whilst sisters Louise and Clare Rocks lost 4st between them in the ultimate sister act.

With the party season ahead, a lot of us have to face baring our arms in our fancy frocks. Wobbly arms aren’t a good look with party dresses, but this amazing workout from fitness expert Mary Morris will firm your triceps in no time.