Hi  Welcome to your weekly wellness tip. You might be feeling the pressure of being bikini body ready, it is July after all?! Yip, It's tiring, it's old, boring and dull. It just adds pressure when you maybe dealing with the juggle of work, child care and wanting the 'perfect' Summer. The good news is you have a choice. You can choose to opt out of the narrative and focus on the Summer YOU want. Perhaps that's making memories, having a laugh with your mates or taking a well deserved break in the sun and not obsessing over the calories in a glass of rose or an ice cream! Restricting yourself or stressing over food can spike cortisol (your stress hormone), which can contribute to more sluggish digestion and leave you feeling bloated anyway. So instead of rules and restriction, why don't you try this: Focus on adding not restricting - Don't worry about the holiday treats, just focus on the good stuff when you can. A big glass of water before your coffee (or wine), a variety of berries or seeds on your breakfast, an extra portion of salad on your lunch or extra veg on your evening meal. Keep your digestion moving - Travel, heat and different foods can play havoc with your gut. Keep things moving and comfortable with a gentle walk, a stretching session or a swim. It doesn't have to be a gruelling regime that you end up resenting. Choose to stay off social media if it triggers you and just block out the noise. You don't need to earn your food and you certainly don't need to shrink yourself to deserve a wonderful Summer holiday. So drink the wine, eat the ice cream, wear the bikini and enjoy every minute! Remember, health is a marathon not a sprint and removing the pressure can be so beneficial for mental and emotional health. Antonia x