Notts County Council are reinforcing the pavements in certain areas where there are more obese people.
They hope it will get more people out walking on the streets and shedding the pounds.
We've taken a sideways look at this story and asked - what are the often dubious reasons people give for being a little bit wider round the middle?
Do you agree? Let us know below...
1. "I'm big boned"
2. "I can't help it - it runs in the family!"
3. "I've got a thyroid / other health problem"
4. "I've got three kids and I just can't get rid of the baby weight"
5. "I've got a slow metabolism"
1. "I'm big boned"
2. "I can't help it - it runs in the family!"
3. "I've got a thyroid / other health problem"
4. "I've got three kids and I just can't get rid of the baby weight"
5. "I've got a slow metabolism"
