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A landmark-packed brainteaser – that includes famous sights from Paris to New York – has been sweeping the web, leaving many baffled.  

The travel-themed puzzle, created by Jet2CityBreaks, features iconic sights including the Eiffel Tower, The Colosseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa, all standing in front of a frozen lake – with eight subtle differences hidden within the reflection. 

With the current record standing at a super-quick 60 seconds, those who take on the brainteaser had better know their tourist monuments.  So, how long will it take you?  

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The brainteaser was created by Jet2CityBreaks, to highlight its collection of hotels and apartments that are located close to famous attractions. 

The brand’s customers can explore the cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white domed cathedrals of Lisbon, a new city break destination for 2019, or choose from a range of classics such as Budapest, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris and Rome, as well as bucket list destinations such as New York and Iceland and the Northern Lights.  

If you’re struggling to find the subtle differences, take a look at the answers circled below.  

Differences include missing crown on the Statue of Liberty and details on windmill wing’s, as well as a straightened leaning Tower of Pisa 

And it’s not the only brainteaser to be leaving puzzlers baffled this festive season.

One festive themed puzzle, created by RS Components, an electronics company, challenges the nation to spot the robot reindeer hidden amongst the real ones. 

With the current record standing at five seconds – how fast can you find the imposter deer?

Don’t worry if it takes you a little longer, as the average time is a more reasonable 32 seconds.     

The latest in a long line of brainteasers challenging the nation asks puzzles to spot the robotic reindeer amongst the real ones

Don’t forget, the hidden robotic reindeer is different from the rest. Still struggling to find it?  

If you’re after a clue, then stop looking at the red noses, as it’s the reindeer’s eyes that are different.  

Giving up? The answer resides towards the bottom right-hand side of the busy Christmas image and can be seen highlighted in green.

As you can see, the highly sought-after reindeer actually has two different coloured eyes, along with stitches on its head, indicative of a robot.    

The answer resides towards to bottom right-hand side of the festive-themed graphic (pictured) and can be seen circled in green

And it’s not the only puzzle which has been leaving players scratching their heads in recent weeks. 

Another colourful graphic, created by Easy Bathrooms, a national retailer of bathroom and tile products, asks puzzlers to find the rubber duck with the Santa suit and beard.

But due to the snowy and busy scene, the hard-to-find duck, also known as ‘Father Quackmas,’ may be trickier to find than you think.

The designer has revealed the current record stands at 42 seconds, but can you find it any faster?

Another brainteaser, created by Easy Bathrooms, challenges puzzlers to find the duck with the santa suit and beard

The mountainous landscape contains several intruders in a bid to throw you off the scent – including hundreds of other ducks in the likes of red scarves and Santa hats. 

If you’re struggling and are keen to be put out of your misery, then look away now as all is about to be revealed!

If you look closely, you’ll be able to spot ‘Father Quckmas’ towards the top right-hand side of the image, circled in red.   

‘Father Quackmas’ can be found towards to top right-hand side of the image, circled in red (pictured)

A further graphic, created by Canine Cottages, challenges the public to spot the adorable dog lost in a crowd of cheery white polar bears.

With hundreds of creatures in the polar bear pack, the challenge may prove trickier than it first seems. 

And with the current record currently standing at 2 minutes and 49 seconds, can you beat the record?   

Another brainteaser, created by Canine Cottages, challenges the nation to spot the adorable pooch hidden among the pack of polar bears 

Adorable little Frenchie Pierre has joined his humans on a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa Paws, but got distracted by the hundreds of polar bears having a Christmas party in the Arctic.

After deciding to join in with the fun and make some new furry friends, he’s got lost in the crowd – and it’s up to you to find him. 

Shannon Keary from Canine Cottages said, ‘This brainteaser has had us stumped at Canine Cottages HQ! We hope our brainteaser has the public equally as puzzled and gets everyone into the Christmas spirit.’

If you’re struggling to find the cute canine, pinpoint your search to the right hand side of the image – or if you’re really stuck, you can find the answer circled below. 

The adorable little dog can be found tucked in between the polar bears on the right hand side of the image 

A different puzzle, created by Great Rail Journeys, challenges the public to spot the eight differences in the two Swiss landscapes.  

Both snaps feature a train journey across a mountainous landscape, but while both may look identical, there are hidden differences between the two. 

And with a current record of an impressive 58 seconds to beat, the pressure is really on! 

The latest brainteaser, created by Great Rail Journeys, challenges the nation to spot the eight differences in he two puzzles

The puzzle features the iconic Glacier Express railway, which celebrates its 90th birthday next year.

It has also recently featured on a episode of The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys TV series on Channel 5.

The train travels through the Swiss Alps, home to the Matterhorn, the world’s most photographed mountain that also appears on the Toblerone packaging.

If you’re struggling to find the answer, then take a look at the mountains, buildings and the trees for a clue – and if you’re really stuck, you can find the answers circled in red in the image below.  

If you’re struggling to find the answers, then you can find them circled in red (pictured)

Meanwhile, a New Year’s Eve-inspired brainteaser has been released to get you in the mood for the upcoming party season.

The puzzle, created by the team from GiftsOnline4U, showcases an ocean of pocket watches which read five minutes to midnight.

However, hidden amongst these clocks is one telling the wrong time, but can you spot it?

The brainteaser, created by the team from GiftsOnline4U, challenges puzzles to find the one clock telling the wrong time (pictured)

According to the creators, the current record to beat is an impressive 9 seconds – so how will you fare?  

With hundreds of different colour pocket watches in the mix, the challenge may prove trickier than it first seems. 

However, if you’re struggling to detect the hidden clock, then try looking for the only one that reads five minutes to two. 

Give up? You’ll find the sought-after object resides towards the bottom right-hand side of the image. 

The answer resides towards the bottom right-hand side of the busy graphic and can be seen circled in red (pictured) 

Another has been released to celebrate the start of winter – and it’s leaving even the keenest of puzzlers perplexed. 

The busy image, created by British, online-based Chemist 4 U, challenges netizens to find the one difference among a busy snow-covered hill.

However, with endless people enjoying the winter season, it may not be as easy as it seems on first glance.  

The designers have revealed the current record stands at 27 seconds – but can you do any better? 

While the left and right pictures may seem like identical images, there is one sneaky difference between them – but can you find it?

The tricky visual, which also features plenty of families building snowmen, has left even the most eagle-eyed puzzlers scratching their heads.

If you’re finding it too tricky to find the difference, then look away now as the answers are imminent…

The difference is a child creating a snowman in the top right-hand corner of the graphic, who disappears in the second image.  

The answer is circled in red and resides in the top right hand side of the bright and colourful winter scene

Another graphic, created by Holland’s Pies, asks the nation to spot the onion amongst the pies to mark National Comfort Food Day, which was celebrated on Friday 15th November. 

But with the nation’s much-loved pastry filling the busy image, it may prove trickier than you initially think.

So why not see if you can give it a go and beat the average time of 23 seconds? Remember, the pies the limit!   

The brainteaser has been designed following new research which found the third Friday of November is when we officially ditch our diets in favour of our winter comfort food favourites – and of course pies being top of the list!

The latest puzzle (pictured), created by Holland’s Pies, challenges the nation to spot the onion amongst a sea of pies 

Leanne Holcroft, Brand Manager at Holland’s Pies, said: ‘We’ve been baking pies for over 168 years and what better way to celebrate National Comfort Food Day and all things pastry than by challenging your family and friends to our brainteaser?

‘With the average time set at 23 seconds, we’re looking forward to seeing the record beaten. Our only tip would be to ensure you fuel your brain with a pastry treat, before you embark on the challenge!’

But if you’re struggling to find the answer, feast your eyes towards the top left-hand side of the image. 

The answer resides towards the top left-hand side of the puzzle and can be seen circled in red (pictured)

With bonfire night a distant memory and Christmas just around the corner, this new brainteaser is sure to get you into the festive spirit.

The tricky puzzle, created by Missy Empire, challenges members of the public to spot the reindeer headband hidden amongst the ocean of Christmas jumpers.

But with an array of festive white and red patterns, it’s easy to see why people up and down the nation have been struggling to identity the sought-after item. 

The designers have reveled that the current record stands at an impressive 12 seconds – but can you do any better?  

Another brainteaser (pictured) challenges puzzlers to find the reindeer headband hidden amongst the ocean of Christmas jumpers 

The graphic showcases the most popular style of Christmas Jumpers according to Instagram.

The most popular style of jumpers are those with a character, followed by a traditional style, then those with a slogan.  

If you’re struggling to find the answer, try concentrating on the bottom left-hand side of the image.

Give up? Scroll down to find the answer circled in black.

The answer can be found circled in black towards the left-hand side of the busy graphic (pictured)

The street art of Sin City: Book reveals the gritty graffiti that decorates the walls, sidewalks and tunnels away from the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip

• William Shea and Patrick Lai captured street art of Las Vegas in beautiful book 
• Includes impressive full-wall murals of an anglerfish, and snail shaped like skull 
• The book also boasts intricate graffiti art scattered around the city walls  

By Claire Toureille For Mailonline

Published: 20:16 AEDT, 29 December 2019 | Updated: 20:16 AEDT, 29 December 2019

Think ‘Las Vegas’ and you’ll likely conjure images of the glitz and glamour of the strip. 

But away from the casinos, gamblers and theatres, there is a rich world of vibrant, gritty street art, which has been documented in a new book. 

Photographers William Shea and Patrick Lai collaborated on Street Art Las Vegas, published by Smallworks Press, which showcases the amazing street art and graffiti that sprouted up around Sin City between 2012 and 2018.   

The book documents works from well-known artist, such as Shephard Fairey, Tristan Eaton, D*face and Retna, as well as anonymous talents.   

Diver mural in the Las Vegas Art District by the Stencil Network. Photographed in 2013. It is one of the examples of street art shared in William Shea and Patrick Lai’s Street Art Las Vegas

Mural by Norwegian stencil artist Martin Whatson, in Las Vegas, photographed in 2016

This surreal butterfly by Ana Marietta was photographed on Casino Center Boulevard in 2013

Angry Woebots, AF, AOS by Aaron “An – gry Woebots” Martin aka “Woes Martin” in 2012

BMD, 2016. Lai and XX noted that street art in Downtown Las Vegas offered something for everyone, from environmental and political messages to absurd art

A fish painted on a row of bungalows located at Hoover Avenue and Casino Center Boulevard in Las Vegas. The area has seen a high turnover of street art from 2012 until 2018

Spray can art by Recycled Propaganda, on Main Street, photographed on an unknown date

A skull spraypainted on West Colorado Avenue by an unknown artist. Photographed in 2014

An enormous bleeding Iguana by ROA, photographed not too far from Main Street, in 2016

Writing resembling a tank on South Casino Center Boulevard. Taken on an unknown date

Codak, Ras One by modern cubist artist Doze Green. Photographed in Las Vegas in 2013

Silhouettes by Matt Ortego, photographed in 2013. He is a born and bread Las Vegas artist 

Snail and skull art by Alexis Diaz, a Puerto Rican artist. Photographed in Las Vegas in 2013

Street Art Las Vegas, by William Shea and Patrick Lai and published by Smallworks Press is available to purchase on Amazon. The cover of the book features art by Tristan Eaton

Street Art Las Vegas, by William Shea and Patrick Lai and published by Smallworks Press is available to purchase on Amazon 

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Five friends who struggled for years to conceive have revealed their delight at all falling pregnant in the same summer – with their babies being born within three months of each other.

Micki Berg, 34, Amie Thomas, 36, Kristin Matty, 31, Kristen Heller, 45, and Celeste Zazzali, 37, couldn’t conceive naturally and turned to IVF to help them become mothers.

The friends, who first met during a support group at their local fertility clinic in New Jersey, met up weekly during their pregnancies and even shared updates during their labors.

They are now raising their children, all born within the summer of 2017, as future best friends and say the experience of finally becoming mothers together has bonded them for life.

Celeste, Kristen, Kristin, Amie and Micki pictured together during their pregnancies. The group couldn’t conceive naturally and turned to IVF to help them become mothers

Amie, a school counselor and mother of Penelope, two, said: ‘We wanted to be at each other’s baby showers, we wanted our bump pictures, we wanted to be there for each other.

‘We would chat about our symptoms and ask for advice. There were times where I felt: “will I ever be a mom?” To be able to share those feelings with four women who completely understood was amazing.’

Amie met Micki, Kristin, Kristen and Celeste at a support group run by the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMANJ).

Doctors at RMANJ had told Amie that her best chance for a baby would be with IVF after a sample showed her husband Philip, 36, a teacher, had abnormally shaped sperm.

Amie said: ‘It was really hard, I was really stressed. People don’t know the terms – like follicles and lining. It was hard even to talk to friends who weren’t going through fertility problems.

The babies pictured together. Annarose in red, Adam in yellow, Layla in green, Penelope in light blue, Colton in dark blue

The friends, who first met during a support group at their local fertility clinic in New Jersey, met up weekly during their pregnancies and even shared updates during their labors

‘It is exhausting to explain it all. But as soon as I walked into the room, I thought: “wow, these other women have gone through hard times”. I was overwhelmed with emotion but also relief.’

Celeste, a music teacher, of Martinsville, New Jersey, mother of Annarose, two, agreed.

She had been trying to have children with her husband John, 39, also a music teacher, for three years when she walked into the group in October 2015.

Earlier that year she had suffered the agony of losing twins – Robin at seven weeks and Rosa at 30 weeks.

She said: ‘Just being at the group helped. The other people were understanding and knew what I was going through without me going into the whole backstory.

‘As much as my friends wanted to support me, they often didn’t know what to say. It was nice to go somewhere where they understood why Mother’s Day made me sad.

Amie Thomas and baby Penelope shortly after giving birth. The mother was all smiles as she held her little one for the first time

Kristin Matty and her husband Greg as well as their daughter Layla pose together, left, while Kristen Heller holds her son Mason, pictured right

‘The difficulty of IVF is not just the needles, the needles are not even the hard part, it’s the emotional side of things that is really difficult.

‘The other four ladies and I started a Facebook messenger chat and soon we were seeing each other all the time.’

Micki, 34, mother of Colton, two, and Emma, three weeks, struggled to conceive after she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition which can make periods irregular, and was also diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve.

The part-time behavioral analyst for children with autism, of Somerset, New Jersey, said that the women’s positivity helped her remain hopeful when she doubted if she and husband, Lance, 31, a technology salesman, would ever become parents.

‘I kept coming back month after month,’ she recalled. ‘Celeste, Kristen, Kristin and Amie were the most positive and supportive women in the group.

‘We tried to help each other find the silver lining and buoyed each other’s spirits when things didn’t go according to plan.

Doctors at RMANJ had told Amie that her best chance for a baby would be with IVF after a sample showed her husband Philip (pictured together), 36, a teacher, had abnormally shaped sperm

Micki Berg pictured cuddling baby son Colton shortly after his birth in the summer of 2017

‘We spoke about the medical stuff and the emotional stuff, how difficult it was to see other women pregnant and the anxiety of celebrating holidays when your family isn’t what you want it to be.’

Kristin, a project manager at an accounting firm, of Denville, New Jersey, found herself at the group because her husband Greg Matty, 37, a sales rep for a meat company, had a low sperm count after undergoing radiation treatment for testicular cancer.

The mother of Layla, two, said: ‘Greg was a chef at the time and working late hours and I felt so helpless. I felt odd about going to the group at first because I knew most of the women were there because of reproductive issues.

‘But even though I have working eggs, I couldn’t have kids with my husband without the help of a doctor. I felt instantly connected. The group would end after one hour and we would stay and talk. We had so much to talk about.

‘Quickly we all started meeting up outside of the group. We wanted to get together more often and we began grabbing dinner before the group.’

Micki, of Somerset, New Jersey, said that the women’s positivity helped her remain hopeful when she doubted if she and husband, Lance (pictured with their little one), 31, a technology salesman, would ever become parents

She added: ‘When you are going through infertility, it consumes your whole life. It is all you think about. You keep thinking about how you are going to have a kid, when you are going to have a kid, if you’ll ever have a kid.

‘We were all going through the same thing – that’s how our bond formed.’

Kristen, 45, mother of Adam, two, and Mason, two weeks, was going through IVF without a partner and appreciated the support of Kristin, Amie, Micki and Celeste.

The teacher, of Bedminster, New Jersey, said: ‘When I was turning 40 and I was single, I decided to pursue becoming a mother on my own and that was what brought me to RMANJ.

‘Everyone was really accepting and I didn’t feel out of place at all. It was a different circumstance that brought me there.

‘I didn’t think the odds were in our favor that all five of us would have babies. My fear was that one of us wouldn’t become a mother. We just hoped and prayed that it would work for all of us and by some miracle it did.’

On June 2, 2016, Celeste announced surprise news: she was pregnant.

They are now raising their children, all born within the summer of 2017, as future best friends and say the experience of finally becoming mothers together has bonded them for life

She said: ‘I told them the second I found out. They were with me every step of the way. To be honest, sometimes those women knew updates from my doctor’s appointments before my husband.’

Three months later, Kristen discovered she was also pregnant and a fortnight later Amie, Kristin and Micki also found out they were expecting.

Celeste admitted that she was nervous when she realized that she and the other four women were pregnant.

She said: ‘I’ve heard that one in four pregnancies result in a loss and from a mathematic perspective, I was nervous.

‘There were five of us in the group and I didn’t want anyone to be left out or deal with the devastation of a miscarriage. Each step of the way we celebrated with each other.

Adam, Layla, Penelope and Colton play games with each other as their parents get together

‘We were crossing fingers and saying prayers, keeping each other occupied, we were really rooting for each other.’

The mothers-to-be graduated from the group and soon started taking prenatal yoga classes together as well as sharing every detail of their pregnancy in their group chat.

Kristin said: ‘We graduated from the group and all we talked about was our pregnancy, we went to yoga together, we attended each other’s baby showers, we spoke about our aches and pains.’

Kristin, Kristen, Celeste and Amie even threw Micki a surprise baby shower in April 2017.

‘I wasn’t going to have a baby shower but the girls surprised me with one,’ Micki remembered. It was at Celeste’s house. I thought we were just going to hang out and do some crafts but they threw a little shower for me.’

On February 1, 2017, Celeste gave birth to little Annarose. Kristen was next when her baby boy Adam arrived on April 20.

The group still see each other regularly and have no doubt that little Annarose, Adam, Layla, Penelope and Colton will grow up to be firm friends

The last three babies arrived within a week of each other when Kristin gave birth to Layla on May 18, Amie had Penelope on May 21 and Micki’s son Colton was born on May 25.

Micki recalled: ‘We were all updating each other as we were in labour. We were sharing pictures as soon as the baby was born and we were all on baby watch when we were due. We got all the newborns together for a mommy and me class.’

The group still see each other regularly and have no doubt that little Annarose, Adam, Layla, Penelope and Colton will grow up to be firm friends.

Celeste said: ‘I can’t imagine that we will drift apart because all five of us have this connection. Our children are going to be celebrating milestones together. I foresee a lot of playdates and birthday parties and I see this group sticking together for life.’

Both Kristen and Micki are now mothers-of-two and Amie, Kristin and Celeste hope to have another baby.

Dr Maria Costantini, reproductive endocrinologist and attending physician at RMANJ, added that she was not surprised the five women were still in constant contact.

She said: ‘I think it is very understandable that they remained friends. Any individuals who survive traumatic experiences together are bonded.

‘A diagnosis of infertility is traumatic in the sense that it throws your whole world upside down. No woman expects to be there.

‘You’ll never forget the pain you’ve gone through – and you’ll never forget how important those other women are. I think it makes complete sense that these women stayed friends.’

Mom is remaining devastated following her very long term husband or wife fails to suggest on Christmas Working day inspite of dropping hints – but is encouraged to ‘simply established a marriage day herself’

• Nameless British woman shared the disappointment of not receiving engaged
• She expected her companion of five years to propose to her on Christmas Working day
• She said the father of her little one, has been indicating he won’t be able to manage to obtain a ring 
• Mumsnet people urged her to just take control alternatively of waiting around for him to propose  

By Latoya Gayle For Mailonline

Released: 22:31 AEDT, 29 December 2019 | Current: 22:34 AEDT, 29 December 2019

A woman who certain herself that her companion would propose on Xmas Day, has been urged to take matters into her have fingers after she was still left disappointed.

Writing on British parenting internet site Mumsnet, the woman spelled out that she and her husband or wife have been with each other for 5 decades and have a little one together, and have discussed getting married when their finances in order.

Outlining that he had completed enough overtime to save for a ring and had even dropped hints, she was still left disaappointed when he did not propose at Christmas. 

Even so buyers on the internet site reported she should really simply established a day without having waiting for the proposal, with one particular consumer crafting: ‘You are not a passenger in your personal life. Just convey to him you want to get married and strategy on placing a date. He’ll both go along with it or refuse. Either way you’ll know the place you stand.’ 

A British lady took to Mumsnet to reveal her despair that her partner of 5 many years, who she has a boy or girl with, did not propose on Chirstmas Working day – irrespective of them talking about marriage at excellent lengths

The lady had uncovered in the thread that her husband or wife has saved plenty of income to be able to pay for a ring more than the previous year, in spite of earlier economical struggles – in addition to talking about ring measurements.

‘There’s been so lots of hints and I am just confused like for instance about a thirty day period in the past me and DP had been chatting abut a ring that he’d brought me years ago, I was saying how I come to feel I need it mounted lead to pf a little diamond falling out. 

‘He randomly arrived out with ‘I wager you you should not know what your ring sizing is now do you?’ He then asked to search at the ring and set it on his child finger although he was wanting at it… AIBU to be sensation so down about this or am I just been genuinely silly?,’ she questioned.

One particular individual responded: ‘If it signifies that substantially to you why cannot you propose? To be trustworthy however, him stating he did not have the income for a ring sounds like an excuse. You should not require an pricey ring to suggest to someone if you definitely want to.’

One more wrote: ‘Why would not you question him? I ‘proposed’ to mine. As with almost everything in daily life, if you actually want a thing you have to do one thing for it.’

Numerous responses to the write-up arrived from those people urging the lady to get command by proposing to him as an alternative of ready for a ring 

Others urged the woman to take into consideration that her companion may well not want to get married, or may perhaps choose a considerably less popular time of calendar year to suggest. 

‘OP you are sad because deep down you know he does not want to marry you and forget about all this BS about contemporary women of all ages, contemporary adult men, we never need to have a piece of paper – adult males will always, constantly, marry the woman they truly appreciate – for the reason that they want the lawful motivation to her,’ wrote 1.  

Another claimed: ‘Have you at any time considered that potentially your DP would like to strategy how HE proposes to you with out you consistently dropping hints and expecting it?

‘Generally males like to be the a person to control this factor so if you carry on talking about it, it will practically consider even longer. I think you can find nothing even worse than being proposed to on Xmas Day. It truly is not primary at all! Just take pleasure in investing time as a household and the rest will slide into position.’

A third added: ‘The trouble is you’re caught now mainly because you have experienced a boy or girl and he is aware of it. He appreciates he can go on not to propose and you would not (are not able to) go away. He isn’t going to want to marry you.’

Other individuals informed the girl that her companion may possibly not want to get married or may advise a diverse time of calendar year to propose 

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Lady Kitty Spencer shares a glimpse at her lavish 29th birthday celebrations in a sun-soaked villa as she calls it the ‘most special day’ and shares a childhood throwback snap

• Kitty Spencer, of London, turned 29 yesterday and took trip down memory lane
• The socialite, who’s made name as a model is the niece of the late Princess Diana
• She shared a picture of herself celebrating her birthday as child to mark the date
• Posted pictures of a birthday lunch by the sea in an unknown location thought to be South Africa 

By Claire Toureille For Mailonline

Published: 23:07 AEDT, 29 December 2019 | Updated: 01:39 AEDT, 30 December 2019

Lady Kitty Spencer has shared a glimpse at her sun-soaked birthday celebrations surrounded by friends and family this weekend. 

Princess Diana’s niece,  who turned 29 yesterday, celebrated in style, posting a picture of her lavish lunch by the sea in a luxury villa with a pool, thought to be in South Africa – where she was born. 

The D&G model also shared a throwback picture of  a childhood birthday with her 503,000 followers on Instagram, calling it ‘the most special birthday’ she could remember. 

Kitty, cousin to Harry, 34 and William, 37, shared the snap showing her enjoying a piece of cake and some candy as a child during a previous birthday.   

Lady Kitty Spencer celebrated her 29th birthday yesterday and shared a throwback snap on her Instagram. Pictured at the Summer Party 2019, presented by Serpentine Galleries and Chanel the Serpentine Gallery on June 25 2019

In the sweet picture, a much younger Kitty plays with toys and eats cake during a previous birthday

‘Thank you for such beautiful and kind birthday messages today,’ the post read. ‘I couldn’t have asked for a better day surrounded by the people I love.’ 

‘Thank you to everybody who made it the most special birthday I can remember (although this Barbie party looked pretty cool too!),’ Kitty added. 

In the snap, the young Kitty was surrounded by toys, and dolls, including a brand new Barbie doll, and a blush-pink heart-shaped card addressed to ‘Kitty’ sat next to a paper crown. 

Kitty’s sister Eliza Spencer shared snap of the birthday party on her Instagram story, showing the beautiful venue

Kitty said this year was ‘the most special birthday’ she could remember as she shared the throwback snap 

The young aristocrat seemed in her element as she sat in the middle of her Barbie party, and her bold choice of accessories – a colourful hair clip and long necklace – already promised a flourishing career in fashion.  

Several friends of the socialite took to Instagram to wish her well on her birthday, including her best-friend and fellow model and TV personality the Viscountess Emma Weymouth, 33. 

Kitty celebrated the special day with her friends and family by the sea in a sunny location.  

Eliza’s boyfriend Channing Millerd was also in attendance and took some snap of the event (left) and videos of Kitty herself (right) 

Pictured attending the Dolce and Gabbana show at the Milan Fashion Week on September 22 2019

The glamourous niece of the late Lady Diana is currently dating fashion tycoon Michael Lewis, who is six years older than her father, Earl Spencer, since the spring. 

The couple went public with their relationship during a stroll through New York City in May and were seen kissing after leaving Club 55 in St Tropez in August. 

Lady Kitty, is active on Instagram, recently defended social media against naysayers who blame it for a rise in children’s low self-esteem.

In an interview with the Telegraph, Lady Spencer said: ‘Social media doesn’t have a conscience – it’s how you use it. You give it the power.

‘I think rather than being overwhelmed and knocking social media, maybe people should be working on their own self-esteem. Maybe the problem started before that – if you are so easily made to feel bad, what’s that about, where did that start?

Kitty’s guests could enjoy the pool at the lavish venue during her birthday party yesterday (pictured)

Pictured attending the Fashion For Relief at the British Museum in London on 14 September 2019

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The Queen introduced a splash of color to a gray working day when she stepped out in a lively, yellow ensemble for church in Sandringham this morning.

Her Majesty, 93, was joined by Prince Charles, 71, Princess Anne, 69, as very well as her partner Sir Tim Lawrence, 64, a retired Royal Navy officer, and Prince Edward, 55, and 16-12 months-outdated Woman Louise Windsor. 

Wanting a picture of elegance, the Queen donned a lemon hat with a black rim and feathers, matching it with an eye-catching coat in the identical shade.

Sitting down future to the Countess of Wessex in the back seat of a motor vehicle, the Queen appeared in outstanding spirits as she arrived for the support at St Mary Magdalene Church, in close proximity to the royal estate in Norfolk.

The Queen leaves the church after attending the Sunday services with her family associates. A safety officer retains a blue blanket all set to hand to the monarch as she ways into her car or truck

Her Majesty, 93, was joined by Prince Charles, 71, and Princess Anne, 69, when attending the provider at St Mary Magdalene Church, in close proximity to the royal estate in Norfolk

Signing up for Prince Charles and Princess Anne, was the royal’s husband Sir Tim Lawrence, 64, a retired Royal Navy officer, and Prince Edward, 55, plus 16-yr-outdated Woman Louise Windsor

She accessorised with her signature pearls and an tasteful brooch as she and her spouse and children built their way to the neighborhood church.

Even now on her winter split, the monarch added a minor much more glamour to her ensemble by pairing her vivid outfit with a vivid pink lipstick and dainty pearl earrings. 

The Duke of Edinburgh, 98, who was discharged from hospital on Christmas Eve, is still thought to be at Sandringham but did not show up at church.

He experienced invested four nights at the King Edward VII Healthcare facility in London to get treatment for a ‘pre-current condition’.

Also absent from the service was Prince Andrew, who is experiencing continued backlash about his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, as perfectly as his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Searching a picture of magnificence, the Queen donned a lemon hat with a black rim and feathers, matching it with an eye-catching coat in the exact same shade

Continue to on her wintertime crack, the monarch extra a minor far more glamour to her ensemble by pairing her brilliant outfit with a lively pink lipstick and dainty pearl earrings

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, sat subsequent to the Queen as the pair headed again to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, subsequent the church assistance this early morning

Sir Tim Lawrence, 64, Lady Louise Windsor, Prince Edward, Prince Charles, and Princess Anne, look in superior spirits as they all walk towards the church collectively

Even so, other household users had been on hand to attend the support now which includes the Queen’s son Prince Edward who walked together with his daughter Woman Louise Windsor.  

Forward of the pair was Prince Charles, who seemed intelligent in a match and coat, together with Princess Anne and her partner Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence.

Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, was also in attendance and looked normally chic in a product coat and chocolate coloured hat, adorned with placing feathers. 

Although both of those Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Cambridge relatives had attended the Xmas Day assistance before this 7 days neither appeared to be present for church currently.

The Queen arrived at the St Mary Magdalene Church, a quick stroll from Sandringham Household, to hoards of well-wishers who experienced assembled in hope of catching a glimpse of the royals. 

On the lookout delightfully vivid in her lemon ensemble, the Queen accessorised with her signature pearls and an exquisite brooch as she and her household still left the nearby church following the support

Prince Charles and Princess Anne cease to talk to very well-wishers as they go to the church service today in Sandringham. The siblings each seemed advanced, dressed in shades of brown

Although equally Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Cambridge spouse and children had attended the Xmas Day provider before this week neither appeared to be present for church now. Pictured: Prince Charles and Princess Anne

Royal lovers stand outdoors the church to test and capture a glimpse of the royals as they go to the Sunday support this early morning in close proximity to their Norfolk estate

A lady will get checked by law enforcement and stability as she passes by means of the gates into the church. The Queen arrived at the St Mary Magdalene Church to hoards of well-wishers who had assembled in hope of catching a glimpse of the royals

Queen Elizabeth II leaves right after attending a morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham

Queen Elizabeth II leaves following attending a early morning church company at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham

The cellist who moved the nation to tears through the wedding day of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle in 2018 has been given an MBE in the New Calendar year Honours for his support to songs. 

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 20, from Nottingham, mentioned he was ‘absolutely thrilled’ following obtained the difference for his provider to new music. 

The cellist was hand-picked to participate in at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding on 19 Could 2018 in Windsor. 

He was also the to start with black musician to earn BBC Musician of the Year in 2016. 

Sharing the information on the internet, Sheku stated he was thrilled by the appointment and thanked his moms and dads for their assistance in a touching put up. 

The Duke of Duchess of Sussex had hand-picked the cellist to engage in on their significant day, two a long time after he won the BBC Young Musician competitiveness in 2016. Pictured exchanging a kiss as husband and spouse on the step of St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on 19 Could 2016

In an Instagram put up, he wrote: ‘I was so blessed to have the dedicated assistance of my dad and mom in supplying me the chance to have professional music classes from a younger boy or girl,’ he reported.

‘I also had incredible support from the condition educational institutions I attended in Nottingham where music was promoted for its worth in creating listening competencies, teamwork, self-expression and challenging perform.’ 

‘The like and enjoyment for this wonderful art is something that ought to be out there to every person, irrespective of track record,’ he extra.

‘I am fully commited to continuing my do the job with organisations such as London Songs Masters and Future Talent to enhance the advantages of obtain to tunes,’ he said. 

In an Instagram publish, Sheku shared how ‘absolutely thrilled’ he was at the information he experienced gained an MBE and thanked his dad and mom for their support 

Just after creating the rounds on numerous range reveals together with Britain’s Obtained Talent where by he appeared with his siblings in 2013, Sheku’s debut album ‘Inspiration’ grew to become one of the greatest-offering classical audio albums of 2018.

His visual appearance at the royal wedding ceremony only boosted his revenue more and that exact same yr, Sheku turned the youngest cellist ever to make the Inspiration turned a person of the most important-marketing classical music albums in 2018.

Sheku, who analyzed at the Royal Academy of New music in London, has earlier spoken out about funding cuts in state educational facilities for songs classes.

In 2018, next continual revenue, he donated £3,000 to his previous college – matched by an additional £3,000 from his report label Decca – to fund music tuition for ten pupils to find out cello. 

Sheku wowed crowds on Britain’s Received Expertise in 2015, prior to profitable the BBC Younger Musician competition a yr later on. Pictured accomplishing at the T.J. Martell Foundation in New York on October 15 2018

In 2015, Sheku and his siblings wowed the crowds of Britain’s Got Talent with with workforce overall performance, which led him to contend on the BBC’s Young Musician programme. 

He received, getting to be the to start with black man to gain the competition given that its 1978.   

Sheku stated his functionality at the royal wedding day beneath the course of renowned conductor Christopher-Warren-Eco-friendly was ‘amazing.’ 

On that day, the cellist moved 18 million of British isles viewers with a few tracks picked out by the couple as they signed the wedding sign up out of the audience’s sight.   

It was revealed that Meghan termed him personally to ask him to complete right after Prince Harry observed him engage in at an celebration in support of the Antiguan charity the Halo Foundation. 

He admitted he would almost certainly would not have picked up the telephone, had he not been told beforehand that she would be calling him.  

He done for the couple once more afterwards in the yr at the Royal Range Functionality.

‘They were being happy to see me yet again and savored the overall performance and thanked me for executing in Could,’ he advised the Guardian It was truly nice to conduct for them and this time they have been in a position to enjoy it.’

The cellist is now touring in the US and his new album is predicted to be produced on 10 January 2020. 

Within a week or so countless Britons will be putting themselves on a diet to tackle the Christmas excess.

A year ago each woman here resolved to tackle her weight and has now reaped the benefits for their health, too, from banishing chronic back pain and depression, to putting asthma and type 2 diabetes into remission — as well as shedding an amazing 70 stone between them.

As a result each is facing a far healthier, happier future than they were last year. From Christmas puddings to Christmas crackers, here they tell their stories . . .

Lost: 5st

Debbie Chesters has lost 5st since joining a slimming club

DEBBIE CHESTERS, 51, a mother of two, works in a café. She lives in Connah’s Quay, North Wales, with husband Gareth, 55, a machine operator.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 5st (from 17st 7lb to 12st 7lb; height, 5ft 4in).

DEBBIE SAYS: Two years ago I was asked to get off a ride at Alton Towers theme park because I was too large for the attendants to shut the safety bar over me. It was soul-destroying.

My weight affected everything — in my late teens I developed asthma that got worse as I put more weight on.

I had to use an inhaler regularly and couldn’t do any exercise or walk very far because it would trigger an asthma attack.

Eight years ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes too — which meant doing fingerprick tests twice a day to monitor my blood sugar levels and taking two types of medication.

Even then, trying to control my blood sugar was a nightmare and I developed complications such as numbness in my feet, caused by nerve damage, and this will never repair.

But since joining a slimming club, I’ve lost 5st — it’s reversed my type 2 diabetes, so I don’t have to take medication any more and I don’t suffer from asthma attacks either! I’ve got loads of energy — so much I walk 30,000 steps each day. My doctors are amazed by what I’ve done.

Lost: 6st 3lb

Kate Mincher has lost 6st 3lb and said her blood pressure is now normal and her acid reflux is gone

KATE MINCHER, 54, a mother of one, is a business development manager for an animal health company, and lives in Stockport, with partner Andy, 54, an engineer.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 6st 3lb (from 19st 1lb to 12st 12lb; height, 5ft 6in).

KATE SAYS: At the start of last year, I was so fat I would lie awake at night worried I was going to die and leave my son [aged 19] without a mum.

From the age of 49, I’d be puffing and panting even just walking a few steps. My knees were really painful, and I suffered from bad acid reflux and needed daily medication for it — the doctor said I might have to have pills in the future for my blood pressure, too.

This worried me as we have a history of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in the family — and my mum had a stroke in her 50s and my dad had a heart bypass.

I knew nothing was going to change if I didn’t change myself, so in January I went on a diet.

Within ten months I’d lost six stone and I feel fabulous. Now I play badminton regularly, and I think nothing of swimming 30 lengths at a time.

My blood pressure is now normal, my acid reflux is gone and I don’t pant when I walk.

I’ve turned my life around and have given myself the best possible chance to see my son grow up.

Lost: 9st 1lb

Georgie Cox lost 9st 1lb. She said she struggled with her weight all her life

GEORGIE COX, 33, who collates cancer patients’ treatment plans, lives in Manchester with husband Trevor, 50, a computer analyst.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 9st 1lb (from 21st 4lb to 12st 3lb; height, 5ft 3in).

GEORGIE SAYS: We were about to take off on a flight last year when I had to ask for a seatbelt extension. I was mortified — I felt that everyone was staring at me.

It wasn’t just embarrassing — over the previous three years, my feet had become swollen and painful because of my weight. I limped and could only wear soft fitting shoes — and I was taking eight anti-inflammatory painkillers every other day. My doctor told me the best thing I could do would be to lose weight.

I’ve struggled with my weight all my life — I was a secret eater. I would sit in the supermarket car park and gorge on chocolate and florentines before driving home.

After the seatbelt incident I changed my diet: my plate was always a third fruit and vegetables, and I didn’t snack.

Since losing weight, my feet aren’t swollen any more and I don’t need painkillers. We went on a cruise in May and I did every activity going — rock climbing, bungee jumping, and ice skating. It was amazing.

Lost: 9st

Cath Young lost 9st after cutting out cheese, butter, chocolate and crisps, pizza and ice-cream and eating more home cooked veg dishes and fresh fruit

CATH YOUNG, 56, a retired nurse and mother of two, lives in Cheadle Hulme, with husband Alan, 55, a computer design engineer.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 9st (from 19st 3lb to 10st 3lb; height, 5ft 6in)

CATH SAYS: Two years ago my back hurt so much that I was taking codeine four times a day, and in October 2017 I had to stop working for three weeks.

I asked my GP if my weight was making my back problem worse, and she said that it was.

I’ve struggled with my weight all my life, but on holiday in Wales last year, when I could barely walk a few steps on the beach, was the moment I realised that things had to change.

Because I have a family history of type 2 diabetes I asked a doctor where I work to check my blood sugar levels, which showed that I was pre-diabetic, too — I really didn’t want to go on to develop diabetes; as a nurse I knew where it could lead.

After cutting out cheese, butter, chocolate and crisps, pizza and ice-cream and eating lots more home cooked veg dishes, with fresh fruit, the weight just dropped off.

And as soon as I lost even a few pounds my pain improved.

My blood sugar is now normal, I don’t have back pain, and don’t need the paracetamol and anti-inflammatories I had been taking daily. A year ago I could only shuffle down the beach: now I run 5km three or four times a week.

I can hardly believe it.

Left to right: Cath Young has lost 9st, Michelle O’Neill has lost nearly 7st and Michele Rogers has lost 8st

Lost: 6st 4lb

Michelle O’Neill joined the Cambridge Weight Plan and lost nearly two stone in the first month

MICHELLE O’NEILL, 45, lives in Manchester with her fiancé Dominic Risk, 43, a supervisor for a bus company. She has two children Kaya, 20, and Cenk, 24.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 6st 4lb (from 20st to 13st 10lb; height, 5ft 7in)

MICHELLE SAYS: Eight months ago I had my first proper night’s sleep since 2017. That’s when I developed sleep apnoea — when I lay down at night, the fat around my neck would crush my airway and briefly interrupt my breathing, meaning I woke around 30 times a night.

Dominic never slept properly either as he was terrified I was going to die, so he would keep checking on me.

The doctors said sleep apnoea put me at a greater risk of dying from heart disease because it was putting pressure on my heart. I was also always tired during the day, and would fall asleep anywhere. That wasn’t my only issue.

In 2017 I needed a right knee replacement after an accident at work — but because of my weight I needed a wheelchair for a year: both knees caused me horrific pain and my doctor warned me in the summer of 2018 I might need it permanently unless I lost weight.

That really worried me, so I joined the Cambridge Weight Plan — and lost nearly two stone in the first month. By the time I’d lost five stone, the pain in my knees had reduced so much I didn’t need a wheelchair any more.

And my sleep apnoea had gone, too. I wake up feeling refreshed — life is normal again.

Lost: 8st 1lb

Michele Rogers said staring at photographs of herself at New Year last year shocked her into action

MICHELE ROGERS, 46, a housewife, lives in Stockport with husband John, 48, a parts manager for a car company. They have two children Danielle, 22, and James, 19. 46, a housewife, lives in Stockport with husband John, 48, a parts manager for a car company. They have two children Danielle, 22, and James, 19.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 8st 1lb (from 20st 1lb to 12st; height, 5ft 7in)

MICHELE SAYS: Staring at photographs of myself at New Year last year I couldn’t believe how big I’d got. It shocked me into action. It wasn’t just about how I looked — I’d also had a long battle with breast cancer, and doctors told me that losing the weight would lessen the risk of it returning.

I’d been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, an aggressive form, in December 2014. After chemotherapy and a double mastectomy I also had my ovaries removed because I was at raised risk of ovarian cancer, too. It was terrifying and I comfort ate a lot when I was first diagnosed.

But that picture made me confront my weight: I wanted to be around for my children. I threw out the white bread, and stopped buying biscuits, cakes and crisps — and I reached my target weight in August.

I feel fantastic. I’ve just celebrated five years in remission. Originally I was told I had an 80 per cent chance of the cancer coming back, but now doctors say losing weight has drastically reduced that figure.

Left to right: Georgia Lawton has lost 7st, Elanor Darman has lost 10st and Rebecca Mellor has lost 6st

Lost: 7st

Georgia Lawton said for years her mood spiralled down as her weight increased

GEORGIA LAWTON, 22, lives in Stockport with her partner Louis Waldron, 24, an accountant. Georgia, a support worker, has dropped from a size 26 to a 10/12.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 7st (from 18st to 11st; height, 5ft 7in)

GEORGIA SAYS: For years my mood spiralled down as my weight increased. At times my depression could be so crushing I couldn’t get out of bed. Just over a year ago I hit rock bottom and needed six months off work.

My doctor prescribed antidepressants — Prozac and citalopram — but they didn’t help and I was comfort eating even more. I’d have takeaways several times a day.

My weight affected my relationship with Louis — I never wanted to go out, so he had a separate social life. Then, just before last Christmas, a friend begged me to go with her to a slimming club.

I didn’t have any intention of joining, I was going to keep her company. But one of the members had lost half a stone and was so excited, I joined.

For the first time in years, I felt a spark of something positive. The next day I changed what I was eating — breakfast was now fruit and yoghurt, and a jacket potato for lunch. No more takeaways.

Within four weeks I’d lost a stone: stepping on the scales was giving me such a buzz I realised I didn’t need antidepressants any more so I stopped them — my doctor was happy for me to do this.

By August I’d lost 7st and for the first time in years, I’m really enjoying life. Depression and anxiety are in the past now.

Lost: 12st

Ellie Darman said she always wanted to lose weight but struggled to control her eating

ELLIE DARMAN, 44, lives in Leicester and works as a configuration and data engineer for Rolls-Royce.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 12st (from 24st 3lb to 12st 3lb; height, 5ft 11in)

ELLIE SAYS: I’ve always been overweight but ten years ago, I was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition, psoriatic arthritis — my joints became really painful and because I was carrying an extra 12 stone, I struggled to move.

All my joints are affected — knees, ankles, elbows, wrists and hips — and I will probably need multiple joint replacements at some stage, but being so overweight meant that I’d have them sooner.

I’d always wanted to lose weight but struggled to control my eating. Then a year ago, I decided to join WeightWatchers as I’d finally had enough of my weight making my problems worse.

As well as making better choices — swapping my cereal and toast for granola and yoghurt — I started batch cooking food from scratch.

As soon as the weight started to fall off, my joints became more flexible. My consultant has told me my weight loss has significantly delayed the need for joint replacements.

I still have this condition — it will never be cured, but now I can move around without getting out of breath and have halved my medication, which is fantastic because there are side-effects to it — sickness, hair loss, even an increased risk of cancer.

It’s by far the best thing I’ve ever done.

Lost: 6st 3lb

Rebecca Mellor said aged 32 she could only crawl up the stairs as her knees were so painful

REBECCA MELLOR, 41, a deputy head teacher, lives in Cheadle, Cheshire, with husband Stu, 42, a decorator.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 6st 3lb (from 18st 11lb to 12st 8lb; height, 5ft 11in)

REBECCA SAYS: Aged 32 I could only crawl up the stairs as my knees were so painful. I had to take two anti-inflammatory painkillers every day just to walk around. My GP said if I didn’t slim down I could be looking at knee replacements.

I also had very high blood pressure and since I was 39, I’d been on two types of blood pressure tablets.

My diet was very unhealthy. I wouldn’t have breakfast — lunch would be sandwiches and crisps, and I’d have a pizza or a takeaway at night.

I joined Slimming World last year and my diet is much healthier now.

Losing weight has given me a new lease of life. My knees aren’t painful — we’ve just got a dog and I walk him for hours each day, no problem.

And my blood pressure medication has been halved. Brilliant.

Naomi Osborne said it’s hard to believe how much life has changed since losing weight

Lost: 7st  

NAOMI OSBORNE, 36, a school examiner, lives in Poynton, Cheshire with husband Simon, 34, a data analyst, and their children Finley, six, Matilda, four, and Felix, two.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 7 stone (from 17st 13 to 10st 12; height, 5ft 3)

NAOMI SAYS: It’s hard to believe how much life has changed. A year ago my knees throbbed so much walking was incredibly painful and I need painkillers every day.

I originally damaged my knee aged 14 doing the long jump at school, but it hadn’t troubled me until I started putting on weight during my first pregnancy.

Then when I was pregnant with my youngest I developed gestational diabetes and the doctor warned me that unless I lost weight I was likely to develop full diabetes.

I didn’t want that to happen – and struggling to keep up with the kids was getting me down – so last October I switched from convenience foods to cooking from scratch, using no fat. The weight soon started to shift.

Not only is my old knee injury not painful anymore, I’m off the painkillers and can run around after the children. I’ve now set up a cook yourself slim group on Facebook to share my recipes to help others like me.

Ali Birks said carrying around her extra weight really hurt her back

Lost: 5st 7lbs

ALI BIRKS, 33, who works for an estate agent, lives in High Lane, Cheshire, with husband Neil, 36, a director of an air conditioning company and their one-year-old daughter, Willow.

WEIGHT LOSS IN PAST YEAR: 5 1/2 st (from 15st to 9 ½ st; height, 5ft 1)

ALI SAYS: I’ve been a yo yo dieter for many years but really piled on the weight after I had a caesarean and couldn’t do anything: people would come round with cakes every day, and I’d eat the lot. 

My extra weight really hurt my back and when Willow was a few months old, it suddenly went as I was getting her out of the car seat: I felt a muscle snap underneath my left shoulder blade. 

It was absolute agony and I had three months of physiotherapy to try to help, but I knew the only thing that would work was to lose some weight. 

I stopped eating bacon sandwiches with cheese for breakfast, triple decker sandwiches for lunch and pizza for dinner and the weight started to fall off. 

My back is fine and in May I started going for a run nearly every day – I’ll be going on a Christmas morning run with the pram. I feel so much healthier.