Loving myself, through thick and thin

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Several years ago, the Health Promotion Board began encouraging eateries to display a Healthier Choice symbol next to food options that were lower in calories.

This was great news for me. Whenever I went out to eat, I would keep an eye out for dishes with the trademark red pyramid next to them - then order anything else.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 16, 2019, with the headline Loving myself, through thick and thin. Subscribe