Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

S.O.S. beach diet...

Drop a dress size in 2 weeks just in time for your holidays

- BY CAROLINE JONES

IF it feels like you’re running out of time to shape up for your summer break – don’t panic! A few days can still make a difference and streamline your body for the beach. Our easy-to-follow 7-day plan is safe, simple and will help you shift up to five pounds and banish bloating so you’ll feel great when you slip on your swimsuit.

HOW IT WORKS

The healthiest and most effective way to shape up in a hurry is to eat plenty of lean protein such as chicken, eggs and fish, along with fruit, veg and wholemeal carbs such as granary bread and brown rice.

The high levels of protein and fibre will help fill you up and provide energy while the fruit and veg, along with plenty of water, will keep you hydrated and help beat bloating.

Our 7-day plan keeps hunger at bay because it’s designed to keep your blood sugar levels stable, helping prevent those hard-toignore cravings for unhealthy treats. You’ll also cut out alcohol, white carbs, processed foods and excess salt and sugar to help reduce water retention and flatten your tummy for a leanerlook­ing bikini body.

The recipes are super easy to make, don’t require hard-tofind ingredient­s, and taste absolutely delicious.

So get started today to guarantee you head off to the beach feeling your best, both inside and out.

YOUR BEACH BODY RULES

Eat three meals and two snacks a day from the meal planner.

Eat as much chicken, fish and eggs as you like per meal. Ensure that red meat portions are no bigger than the palm of your hand.

Eat as much fruit and vegetables as you want, but make sure overall you are eating more veg than fruit. For example, one or two portions of fruit per day and three or four of veg.

Eat a handful of nuts a day. Dress salads with balsamic vinegar, a little olive oil and salt and pepper.

Avoid white carbs – including ordinary potatoes (sweet potatoes are fine). Instead choose wholemeal varieties of bread and pasta, and brown rice.

Make sure you drink plenty of water – at least eight glasses per day. Herbal tea and coconut water are unlimited too.

Stick to two cups of tea or coffee and ditch all fizzy drinks.

Avoid alcohol, sugar and any ready meals.

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