“Also, remember to move more, find an exercise you enjoy doing, go to new classes with friends, but make movement part of your daily routine.”

Dr Pamela Peeke, the author of Body for Life for Women, suggested women start with a mix of moderate and vigorous exercise to burn off belly fat.

She said: “Your routine should include aerobic exercises like swimming, walking, bicycling, and running, as well as resistance or strength training.

“What you want to employ now is high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Basically, that means that moderate levels of exercise are interspersed with high-intensity intervals throughout the week.”

Source: Daily Express | Diet