Slimming lessons

A star nanny tells Helen Kewley how she overcame an occupational hazard - under the glare of TV cameras As Christmas approaches, it brings with it what seems like an inevitable growth in the waistline. For most people, parties are an added extra. But nannies not only have the seasonal celebrations with friends and family, they also have to attend all the children's festivities, where they are tempted by an array of cakes, puddings, biscuits, savouries, sweets and sugary drinks.