Sandra Bullock: I need a strict pre-Oscars diet regime

Rather than turning to pain-free weight loss measures such as diet pills, Sandra Bullock has said that she will have liposuction in time for the Oscars.

The comment was made in jest, having been questioned on the Today show as to how she would prepare for the ceremony, which is to take place on March 7th.

"I do believe some liposuction is in order, a very strict diet regime, and I will acquire a very light English accent," she said.

The Miss Congeniality star told E! Online earlier this week that she had only just started to look for dresses for the big occasion.

Ever the joker, she told the entertainment news provider that she would wear a bin bag and cover it in rhinestones herself if she had to.

For those who have a big occasion coming up and want to look a little more svelte, the NHS recommends reduce the amount of fat in a meal by trimming the fat off meat, drinking skimmed or semi-skimmed milk instead of full fat and choose a reduced or low-fat spread.

Would you opt for liposuction if you could afford it?