Advice is to focus on positive and sustainable lifestyle changes instead
'Don't diet' this New Year is the message from an intuitive eating counsellor on the Isle of Man.
After the indulgences of the festive period, there's usually a rise in the number of people trying to lose weight in January.
Many turn to diet plans or try to start new exercise regimes.
But Dr Beth Godwin from Life For Every Body believes we're just setting ourselves up to fail:
BMA finds less than a quarter of doctors recommend working at Manx Care
The union says its latest staff survey is a "damning indictment" of healthcare provider
Thirteen people entered or tried to enter the Island without immigration permission since January 2025
Details provided by The Treasury following FOI request
Abuse towards bus drivers 'will not be tolerated'
Bus Vannin says its staff have a right to do their job without fear of violence, intimidation or discrimination
Thousands tell Steam Packet what they want to see replace Manannan
All-year all-weather vessel a priority, say respondents
Mountain Road closed due to snow and ice
DoI to review conditions later this morning