Who Are You Kidding? The Ten Lies We Tell Ourselves On A Daily Basis

Now we're not trying to point any fingers but lets be honest... most days we lie to ourselves at least once. From swearing to start the diet tomorrow to shaving at least 15 minutes off the time it really takes us to get ready before we leave the house, little fibs just have a way of creeping into our daily vocabulary. 

Here we reveal our top ten little white lies... and unsurprisingly a lot of them revolve around food!

1. Ready in five...

Hands up if you're always the last one out the door in the morning and have to shout this optimistic lie when you know you'll at least be another 20.

2. I'm going to be good today...

Perfect for when you've had a blow out binge and you're feeling a bit bloated, this little gem is a mantra we like to reassure ourselves with on a daily basis. Until someone offers us a sweet. Or a bit of cake.  

3. I'm only staying for one drink...

We're all guilty of going for just the one when suddenly, four glasses of Sauv B later, you realise you're drunk, you want chips on the way home and it's a Tuesday. Oops. 

4. I'm going to get up early to go to the gym...

The lure of the couch come six o'clock means that only the very disciplined make it to the gym post-work. But want a way to make yourself feel better about skipping a spinning session... set your alarm for 6am. And then press snooze until 8am. 

One little bite won't hurt...

5. I'm just browsing...

Broke and two weeks away from payday? So what are you doing in Zara on your lunch break? Sure... you can eat beans until payday. It'll be like a diet of sorts. 

6. I'll walk in tomorrow...

The weather is getting better and our beloved grand stretch has finally arrived, so we should all really get the runners on and walk in and out of work if possible... but sometime the bus is just a much easier option. 

7. I'll start the diet on Monday...

A bit like number two, this phrase is usually uttered under your breath as you're trying to decide between Chinese, Thai or Indian on a Saturday night, followed by the standard 'sure, feck it!'.

8. I'm not looking for a relationship...

You're seeing someone and you're kind of mad about them but they don't want anything serious. And you're totally cool with that. Even though you've already pictured the unborn children you'll have together in the future. 

9. I'll only have one bite...

Yes, we know that cupcake is full of fat, calories and non-bikini diet friendly ingredients but one bite wont hurt. Will it? 

10. I'll start that essay/spring cleaning/wardrobe clear out tomorrow...

There's nothing worse than that horrible niggling feeling when you know you HAVE to do something. But instead of just doing it, you procrastinate. For days.