Listen while I tell you about food and the sinful pleasures of life.
Oh no, you have that manic glint in your eye - you're about to criticise my diet, laziness and alcohol intake. Okay, I could lose a few pounds, but I'm not overweight.
Ah, pride goeth before a fall - or a bounce in your case. This is getting a bit personal. I've read the Health Committee's report on obesity, so let me give you a few pieces of information. Obesity occurs when people over-eat in relation to their energy needs - it's a medical condition and a lifestyle disorder. It's easy to tumble into the over-consumption trap when fattening food is cheap, available and hard to resist, thanks to clever - and sometimes dishonest - marketing and attractive packaging.
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