His and hers 6-week beach body diet plan

Breakfast

SUMMER’S almost here, which means sun-drenched holidays are just around the corner.

However, if you’ve spent the past six months hibernating in winter clothes and want to lose a few pounds before you hit the beach, don’t panic – we have just the plan for you.

Our exclusive new diet and simple but effective exercises will help you lose weight and tone up in just six weeks.

Designed for men and women, our easy-to-follow plan works for everyone – so why not get your partner involved and do something healthy together?

Research shows your chances of losing weight improve significantly if you diet as a couple or buddy up with a friend.

So, what are you waiting for? From the 1970s until recently, experts believed that following a low-fat diet was the key to successful weight loss. But over the last decade, a raft of new research has emerged to suggest that a diet lower in “white” carbohydrates and processed sugar is actually far more effective at shifting fat.

Which means your best bet when it comes to losing excess pounds in time for summer is to switch to a Mediterraneanstyle diet with plenty of lean proteins such as chicken, fish, eggs and nuts, along with wholemeal carbs such as granary bread, and lots of fresh fruit and veg.

Our plan includes protein with every meal, which will make you feel full and keep your blood sugar levels steady.

This will keep cravings for sweet snacks at bay and will also rev up your metabolism, encouraging your body to burn more of its fat stores as fuel.

Combined with the easy exercise plan, this simple diet will leave you leaner and more toned – as well as helping you drop up to a stone in weight.

The menu is packed with delicious meals that are quick to prepare. And there’s no need to count calories – simply stick to the male and female portion guidelines below. ■ Scrambled eggs (two eggs for men, one for women) on a toasted wholegrain bagel (whole for men, half for women) topped with 1 tbsp smoked salmon pieces

■ Granary toast with 1 tbsp any nut butter (two slices for men, one for women) plus a handful of strawberries

■ Veggie omelette (two eggs for men, one for women) made with a handful of chopped red pepper, spinach and mushrooms

■ Mango and banana smoothie – blend a glass of semi-skimmed milk, one small banana, 1/3 of a mango. Plus a handful of almonds. Men add a small pot of Greek yoghurt ■ Porridge (two handfuls oats for men, one for women) made with any type of milk and topped with a handful of blueberries and raspberries, plus 1 tbsp chopped nuts and seeds

■ Poached eggs (two eggs for men, one for women) with granary toast (two slices for men, one for women), plus half a sliced avocado and one apple