Snowcrystal
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I don't usually read star sign stuff but this description rang true for me as an Aries....How does yours fit you?
Aries
21 March - 20 April
YOU MAY BE: Impatient and energetic.
YOUR DIET: You're eager for fast results, but don't fall for a crash diet – far better to lose weight slowly. Resist junk food - you're often tempted to dial a takeaway because you can't be bothered to cook.
YOUR EXERCISE: Arians have a competitive streak, so grab your squash or badminton racket for a high-energy match.
Taurus
21 April - 20 May
YOU MAY BE: Sociable and determined.
YOUR DIET: Your idea of a perfect evening? You, some friends and a meal – cooked by you. You can still have dinner parties, just cook up low-fat feasts instead. Taurean willpower is strong and sticking to good habits is easy.
YOUR EXERCISE: Choose fun activities like salsa or street dance to distract from how hard you're working.
Gemini
21 May - 21 June
YOU MAY BE: Impractical and dislike routine.
YOUR DIET: It's hard enough for you to think about what you'll be eating this evening, let alone this weekend. Plan a week's worth of meals in advance. Geminis like change so you might even enjoy it.
YOUR EXERCISE: Stay varied - go holistic with yoga or pilates one day, then get a cardio fix with boxercise or spinning the next.
Cancer
22 June - 23 July
YOU MAY BE: Sensitive and sociable.
YOUR DIET: Sometimes you accept food even if you're not hungry, so as not to hurt anyone's feelings. Cancereans often put others' needs before their own, but work on prioritising yourself – and your diet.
YOUR EXERCISE: As a water sign, you love to swim. Up the pace in the pool with aqua-aerobics or water volleyball.
Leo
24 July - 23 August
YOU MAY BE: Enthusiastic and adventurous.
YOUR DIET: The latest faddy diet or miracle diet gimmick might appeal, but stick to sensible eating for best results. Variety is key, so pop two new foods in your shopping basket every week.
YOUR EXERCISE: Adventure is the name of the game – get your adrenaline pumping with trips rock-climbing, kayaking or abseiling.
Virgo
24 August - 23 September
YOU MAY BE: Generous and a perfectionist.
YOUR DIET: One bad diet day and you want to give up. Cut yourself some slack if you slip up occasionally. Virgos enjoy helping people, so share weight loss tips with fellow slimmers.
YOUR EXERCISE: You love spending time with friends outdoors – try a round of golf or go jogging with a mate.
Libra
24 September - 22 October
YOU MAY BE: Highly-strung and don't like discipline.
YOUR DIET: The Libra sweet tooth is legendary, so save POINTS® values for a few squares of chocolate after meals. Watch how many treats you allow yourself, as your willpower isn't too strong.
YOUR EXERCISE: Work out in short, sharp bursts. A quick after-work session of judo or karate is perfect.
Scorpio
23 October - 22 November
YOU MAY BE: Strong-willed and fiery.
YOUR DIET: When it comes to losing weight, you're all-or-nothing. But you can still snack and enjoy the odd meal out – just make canny choices.
YOUR EXERCISE: Something fast and furious like kickboxing or boxercise will let your Scorpio aggression out.
Sagittarius
23 November - 22 December
YOU MAY BE: Optimistic and active.
YOUR DIET: Half full or half empty? With you, the glass is always half full. If dieting was all a state of mind, Sagittarians would win every time.
YOUR EXERCISE: You like spiritual workouts like yoga or pilates. Variety is key to banish boredom, though.
Capricorn
23 December - 20 January
YOU MAY BE: Goal-orientated and organised.
YOUR DIET: A strict, carefully-planned diet appeals to your love of rules. Capricorns are motivated by setting targets, so break down your weight loss into 7lb chunks.
YOUR EXERCISE: Register for a half marathon later in the year for a goal to work towards.
Aquarius
21 January - 19 February
YOU MAY BE: Inventive and independent.
YOUR DIET: Keep tastebuds tingling with unusual things – exotic produce or weird combinations (think foods like basil ice cream or even beetroot jelly!). Luckily for Aquarians, weight loss never gets boring.
YOUR EXERCISE: Happiness is spending time by yourself. Running or cycling will give you much-needed solo time.
Pisces
20 February - 20 March
YOU MAY BE: Indecisive and imaginative.
YOUR DIET: One minute you decide you're following a food plan, the next you're reaching for the biccies. Beat your Piscean indecisiveness by trying to visualise what you'll look like when you're slim.
YOUR EXERCISE: It's easy to talk yourself out of working out, so get support from a weight loss buddy.
Aries
21 March - 20 April
YOU MAY BE: Impatient and energetic.
YOUR DIET: You're eager for fast results, but don't fall for a crash diet – far better to lose weight slowly. Resist junk food - you're often tempted to dial a takeaway because you can't be bothered to cook.
YOUR EXERCISE: Arians have a competitive streak, so grab your squash or badminton racket for a high-energy match.
Taurus
21 April - 20 May
YOU MAY BE: Sociable and determined.
YOUR DIET: Your idea of a perfect evening? You, some friends and a meal – cooked by you. You can still have dinner parties, just cook up low-fat feasts instead. Taurean willpower is strong and sticking to good habits is easy.
YOUR EXERCISE: Choose fun activities like salsa or street dance to distract from how hard you're working.
Gemini
21 May - 21 June
YOU MAY BE: Impractical and dislike routine.
YOUR DIET: It's hard enough for you to think about what you'll be eating this evening, let alone this weekend. Plan a week's worth of meals in advance. Geminis like change so you might even enjoy it.
YOUR EXERCISE: Stay varied - go holistic with yoga or pilates one day, then get a cardio fix with boxercise or spinning the next.
Cancer
22 June - 23 July
YOU MAY BE: Sensitive and sociable.
YOUR DIET: Sometimes you accept food even if you're not hungry, so as not to hurt anyone's feelings. Cancereans often put others' needs before their own, but work on prioritising yourself – and your diet.
YOUR EXERCISE: As a water sign, you love to swim. Up the pace in the pool with aqua-aerobics or water volleyball.
Leo
24 July - 23 August
YOU MAY BE: Enthusiastic and adventurous.
YOUR DIET: The latest faddy diet or miracle diet gimmick might appeal, but stick to sensible eating for best results. Variety is key, so pop two new foods in your shopping basket every week.
YOUR EXERCISE: Adventure is the name of the game – get your adrenaline pumping with trips rock-climbing, kayaking or abseiling.
Virgo
24 August - 23 September
YOU MAY BE: Generous and a perfectionist.
YOUR DIET: One bad diet day and you want to give up. Cut yourself some slack if you slip up occasionally. Virgos enjoy helping people, so share weight loss tips with fellow slimmers.
YOUR EXERCISE: You love spending time with friends outdoors – try a round of golf or go jogging with a mate.
Libra
24 September - 22 October
YOU MAY BE: Highly-strung and don't like discipline.
YOUR DIET: The Libra sweet tooth is legendary, so save POINTS® values for a few squares of chocolate after meals. Watch how many treats you allow yourself, as your willpower isn't too strong.
YOUR EXERCISE: Work out in short, sharp bursts. A quick after-work session of judo or karate is perfect.
Scorpio
23 October - 22 November
YOU MAY BE: Strong-willed and fiery.
YOUR DIET: When it comes to losing weight, you're all-or-nothing. But you can still snack and enjoy the odd meal out – just make canny choices.
YOUR EXERCISE: Something fast and furious like kickboxing or boxercise will let your Scorpio aggression out.
Sagittarius
23 November - 22 December
YOU MAY BE: Optimistic and active.
YOUR DIET: Half full or half empty? With you, the glass is always half full. If dieting was all a state of mind, Sagittarians would win every time.
YOUR EXERCISE: You like spiritual workouts like yoga or pilates. Variety is key to banish boredom, though.
Capricorn
23 December - 20 January
YOU MAY BE: Goal-orientated and organised.
YOUR DIET: A strict, carefully-planned diet appeals to your love of rules. Capricorns are motivated by setting targets, so break down your weight loss into 7lb chunks.
YOUR EXERCISE: Register for a half marathon later in the year for a goal to work towards.
Aquarius
21 January - 19 February
YOU MAY BE: Inventive and independent.
YOUR DIET: Keep tastebuds tingling with unusual things – exotic produce or weird combinations (think foods like basil ice cream or even beetroot jelly!). Luckily for Aquarians, weight loss never gets boring.
YOUR EXERCISE: Happiness is spending time by yourself. Running or cycling will give you much-needed solo time.
Pisces
20 February - 20 March
YOU MAY BE: Indecisive and imaginative.
YOUR DIET: One minute you decide you're following a food plan, the next you're reaching for the biccies. Beat your Piscean indecisiveness by trying to visualise what you'll look like when you're slim.
YOUR EXERCISE: It's easy to talk yourself out of working out, so get support from a weight loss buddy.
