Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

Lose YOUR lockdown love handles in 14 days!

- COMPILED BY CAROLINE JONES

Has more than two months of lockdown wreaked havoc with your diet? Don’t panic, you’re not alone. Reduced activity levels, higher booze intake and increased comfort-eating has left almost half of Brits heavier than they were at the beginning of the year, according to new research by Cambridge Weight Plan.

The good news is there’s still time to turn it around and trim down for a summer of more freedom outside. And we have just the healthy plan to get you into your best shape – inside and out.

Not only is our two-week plan full of tasty breakfasts, tempting lunches and delicious dinners, it’s also packed with immuneboos­ting seasonal superfoods to help you lose weight and health-proof your body as best you can.

Today, you’ll find your shape-up meal planner and tomorrow an easy exercise routine, plus delicious extra recipes.

HOW IT WORKS

The latest diet research shows that the healthiest and most effective way to slim down is to ditch processed foods and takeaways in favour of fresh, homecooked healthy meals. And sticking to a

Mediterran­ean-style diet has been demonstrat­ed time after time as the ultimate way to achieve this.

“This means eating plenty of lean proteins, such as chicken, fish and eggs, pulses such as beans and lentils, and cooking with olive oil and increasing your intake of fruit, veg and wholemeal carbs, such as granary bread,” explains nutritioni­st Linda Foster.

“This provides your body with high levels of protein and fibre, which will help to fill you up and create long-lasting energy – while the fruit and veg, along with plenty of water, will keep you hydrated and also help beat bloating.”

Our two-week plan (which can be safely followed for longer) keeps hunger at bay because it’s designed to keep blood sugar levels stable, helping prevent those hard-toignore cravings for unhealthy treats.

You’ll also cut out alcohol, white carbs and excess salt and sugar to help reduce water retention and flatten your tummy for a leaner-looking body.

Better still, the recipes are super-easy to make, don’t require hard-to-find ingredient­s and taste absolutely delicious. So get started today to head into summer feeling and looking your very best.

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