The ultimate his ‘n’ hers diet plan

How it works

COUPLES who slim at the same time are much more successful, according to the latest studies. US researchers investigating the diet “ripple effect” found that when one partner starts to lose weight, the other generally ends up losing weight too.

And the study, by the University of Connecticut, found this effect held true even if the other partner hadn’t planned to join the diet at the start.

Whether it’s copying healthier habits or simply eating smaller dishes, good food intentions are often passed on to your loved one.

When both partners are consciously trying to shed pounds together, the positive effects can be even more impressive. A recent study found trying to lose weight at the same time as your spouse made both three times more likely to succeed.

“Many previous studies have shown that your chances of losing the weight – and keeping it off – improve vastly if you and your partner change your diet and exercise habits together,” agrees nutritionist Linda Foster.

“And it makes sense – you can eat one healthy meal together without the hassle of preparing two separate plates, you can exercise as part of spending time together and of course spur each other on when motivation is flagging.”

So if you and your loved one could do with shedding a few pounds, why not do it together with our simple but tasty plan for two? to lose weight The healthiest and most effective way as chicken, fish, is to eat plenty of lean protein, such carbs including eggs and nuts, along with wholemeal veg. granary bread and plenty of fruit and body fat but This balanced diet will ensure you lose also helps to still maintain lean muscle mass, and banishing your keep your blood sugar levels stable, food cravings. each meal and Our plan includes some protein with hunger at bay, snack, which is essential for keeping fish and avocado. along with healthy fats, such as oily to prepare, The meals are simple, tasty and quick the kitchen. so you don’t have to spend hours in no need to

And better still, on this diet there’s stick to the easy count calories – all you have to do is to shed up to a male and female portion sizes below jean size in two weeks.

How to hand-measure healthy portions need to control Forget fiddly calorie counting, all you potion size is your hand! or beans 1 protein portion of meat, fish, eggs

(not including should be about the size of your palm your fingers) represents the Your closed fist, meanwhile, roughly size of 1 vegetable portion rice or And a sensible carb portion – of potatoes, hand pasta – should fit inside your cupped

For men every meal 2 palm-sized pieces of protein with

2 fists of veg with every meal meals 2 cupped hands of carbs with most

For women meal 1 palm-sized piece of protein with every

1 fist of veg with every meal

1 cupped hand of carbs with most meals