HelenDev - 3:58 pm on Jan 9, 2009 (gmt 0)

I need all the excess blubber to keep me warm!

I'm sure it does burn extra calories just to keep yourself warm in this weather, so we can consider it a helping hand with the new year weight loss plan!

There are even those that would go so far as to say that central heating has played a part in our current obesity problem in the west.

Today, I walked out the door and felt positively warm- at a 'mild' -0.5C!

Had the exact same conversation with someone here today, it is bizarre! It *never* normally gets this cold down here, not for more than the odd night anyway - still no snow though :(