INSTANT SLIMMING TRICKS Too busy flitting between social events or wrapping presents to drink water? Just like crash dieting, dehydration makes your body go into starvation mode, which can cause your stomach to swell. Aim to drink around six to eight glas

These lifestyle tweaks are simple but effective, and can make a big difference to your silhouette.

1 EAT SLOWER

Ingesting food at 100mph robs your body of the chance to send the ‘satisfied’ signals to your brain. This means you end up feeling overfull, with a distended tummy. Avoid eating while distracted by the TV and chew every bite.

2 DITCH TIGHT CLOTHING

Squeezing yourself into that pair of sparkly trousers may end up putting pressure on your abdomen so that digestion is restricted – this can result in gas getting trapped and causing your tummy to balloon.

3 WATCH FOR AN INTOLERANCE

At Christmas parties, you may be forced to try things you don’t usually eat. Foods that can often cause ballooning include apples, onions, beans and cruciferous veg, such as sprouts and cabbage.

4 STAY HYDRATED 5 AVOID GETTING CONSTIPATED

Fitting in your daily steps can be more difficult during the festive season when there’s so much to do. This leads to constipation, which can cause a painful gassy, bloated tummy. Make sure you take time out to get your body moving.