Article: vital: DON'T BE A FESTIVE FATTY ..HAVE FUN; It's exercise with a difference in our guide to burning off the calories from Christmas treats.(Features)

Byline: By Fiona Russell

PUTTING on weight during the festive season is as traditional as the tree and turkey.

With the extra calorie count for Christmas Day alone around 6500 calories, it's no wonder we feel the extra pounds on our waist and hips.

The shocking news is that the average person will tip the scales 5lbs heavier conne the New Year.

Health and fitness expert Sarah-Jane Hunter believes that for most people the temptation to eat too much at this time of year is often over-powering.

"Everywhere you go at Christmas, in ...

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