For most traditional Chinese families, Chinese New Year is the biggest event in the year. Way way more important than Christmas and obviously, National Day. =p 

There’s the reunion dinner today, followed by the many gatherings among relatives over the next few days. The two-day public holidays are welcomed by both adults and children and it’s a period when family and friends catch up and have fun. And well, the most postive and best representation of CNY for me over the years? Playing blackjack with a bak kwa in my left hand, pineapple tarts in the right with a can of coke sitting by my lap. Hopefully with plenty of notes in front of me too. =) 

But I am resolving to cut down on the feasting during this Chinese New Year. And here’s the reasons why:

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1. Increasing Age

Much as I hate to admit it, my metabolism is mellowing with age. Ok, I can still ...