Warning: If you're a fan of Adele, probably best not to read this!

As Adele continues to conquer the charts both sides of the Atlantic (which is a fantastic achievement) her status as a role model also continues to grow. Hang on, what's Adele got to do with health, fitness etc, etc. Read on and I'll explain.

Now, my beef with Adele is that in a recent magazine interview (Flybe Uncovered - July 2011), when asked about industry pressures to look good, she said -

'if I'd never had a boyfriend because I was overweight, then obviously I'd lose some weight, but all the things I want I get, so I don't care.'

What the hell does that mean? After several re-reads I still don't fully understand what she is on about, but one thing is absolutely clear...she doesn't care she's overweight with or without a boyfriend by her side. What message is being put across to her young (and I'm sure old as well) followers? Answer, not a good one from a health and wellbeing stand-point.

And it doesn't end with that statement either, there's more. When asked whether she has considered going on a diet, Adele's riposte was quite astonishing -

'no, I like food, I don't like exercising.'

Hang on! What the hell has exercising got to do with that question?

'if I was affected by my weight I could easily lose weight now.'

Go on then, lose some weight, and at the same time benefit from getting fitter, getting stronger, sleeping better, standing better, improving your mood, speeding up your metabolism etc etc the list goes on.......

And just when I thought it couldn't get any worse....

'knowing my luck I'll get a Cheryl Cole body and I'd be about 30 by the time that happened and then I'd probably get pregnant so what's the point.'

The point, Adele, is that you are putting your health at risk by not being bothered to exercise. You have a gift of a wonderful voice which is part of an already great gift…your body. So look after it. It's not about weight, size, or figure...it's about your health! Whether you're fat, obese, skinny or average size, you should be exercising. I know you are happy with your body Adele, I'm very happy with mine too, but I exercise to reduce my risk of health related problems and so should you. Moreover, if you're not fit and healthy, then when the time comes don't expect your unborn baby to be either!

We all need to take more responsibility over our health, and all of us must be conscious about the messages we convey to our followers, be it our children, pupils or friends....more so if you have a massive world-wide following!