I’m gazing at a gorgeous vignette on my phone. Two perfectly tanned, toned legs (no cellulite), and a brilliantly blue swimming pool. A cocktail nestled on the poolside table, and #blessed #bestholidayever in the caption. My stomach is churning. Envy yes… but it might also be the beginnings of tummy trouble sparked by a rich meal and brushing my teeth with tap water.

I’m in France, and rather than feeling blessed, the kids are fighting over whose turn it is to sit next to the window on the flight home (in five days’ time – they like to get their seat reservations in early). Tuning them out and looking at my phone I see another post of a perfect family sitting down to enjoy a luscious meal in Tuscany. They are all dressed in white linen. The sun is setting. Nobody is sunburnt . Or ha

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