FAKE IT, DON'T BAKE IN IT!

The Woman's Own columnist has her say on tans, Oasis and supersized burgers

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FAKE IT, DON'T BAKE IN IT!

Much to my own horror I've started doing something I haven't done since I was an idiot teen. Even though I know it's harmful, potentially lethal and not exactly cheap.

OK, I've only done it a handful of times, but I'm still stunned by my own behaviour. And to be honest still at a bit of a loss as to why I'm indulging in such a stupid thing. My only excuse is that as I do a bit of prancing around on TV I need to look 'good'.

I'm talking about using a sunbed. Something I did way back before we were all hyperaware of skin cancer and the risks of tanning.

I love the sun. Not sunbathing, but being outdoors at this time of year and either biking or hiking. Nothing like blue skies, sunshine and long, summer days to make you feel on top of the world.

Thanks to my dad I tan well and rarely burn. I use suncream, but nowhere near as religiously as the red haired, sun-phobic husband who can be so pale he's almost translucent. He's the sensible one.