Women indulging at barbecues and buffets this summer should plan to don their ladies fitness clothing and exercise later in the week to counteract the extra calories consumed, a medical expert has suggested.

Dr Christian Jessen, a presenter on Channel 4 programme Supersize vs Superskinny, said that it is perfectly fine for a person to overindulge one day as long as they cut back the next and do not do it too often.

"We all go out on our birthday, we have a huge meal, we overdo it a little bit – that's absolutely fine, but when it becomes a regular thing, that's when it becomes a problem," he added.

His comments follow the publication of research conducted on behalf of Yakult, which found that nearly a fifth of Brits have put on weight over the summer.

It also revealed that the average person estimates they are carrying over a stone in excess weight.

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