DON’T REUSE DAMAGED WATER BOTTLES

With creamy pasta, chocolate bars and even the odd G&T on the menu, you won’t feel like you’re missing out with our Slimfast plan

The FSA maintains that disposable water bottles are safe, but recommends precautions on reuse. Plastic water bottles are expected to have a long shelf life of around a couple of years, and chemicals shouldn’t migrate during that period. But always check bottles for damage before reuse and discard in a recycling bin as necessary.

For slimming to be sustainable, a slow and steady weight loss is key. So if you want to look and feel your best, ready for the warmer weather, then it’s time to start rethinking your eating habits today! The good news? We’ve teamed up with Slimfast to help you shed pounds and feel fabulous, without you even realising.

HOW IT WORKS

Use the selection of pick-and-mix breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestions as part of the Slimfast 3.2.1. Plan to kickstart your weight loss and hit your calorie target. Aim to have between 1,200 to 1,400 calories per day (men should opt for 1,600). This creates a calorie deficit of around 600-800 calories a day, helping deliver a 1-2lb weight loss per week.

Remember, you can opt for bigger, more calorie-dense meals and mix these in with Slimfast snacks, shakes or bars.

A daily plan could include:

❉ 3 x 100-calorie snacks

❉ 2 x meal shakes or bars

❉ 1 x 600-calorie meal

(or 1 x 800-calorie meal for men)

Busy day ahead? Use Slimfast products throughout the day and enjoy your main meal in the evening. Or if you have more time during the day and a busy evening ahead, then use your 600 calories for a lunchtime treat and the Slimfast products for when you’re on the go.

Breakfasts SWEETCORN FRITTERS, AVOCADO SALSA AND POACHED EGGS SERVES 2, 590 CALS PER SERVING

Mix 150g flour, 80g sweetcorn, 50g feta, 1 egg, 2 chopped spring onions, chilli flakes, salt and pepper in a bowl. With wet hands, form the dough into four equalsized balls. Heat a non-stick frying pan to a high heat, place the balls into the pan two at a time and squash them with a fish slice into a flat fritter shape. Dry-fry the fritters on each side for a couple of mins until golden. Mix 250g chopped tomatoes, 1 avocado, 2 spring onions and coriander to a bowl. Season and add the olive oil and a squeeze of lemon/lime. Poach your eggs and serve on the fritter.

VERY BERRY MUFFINS SERVES 4, 99 CALS PER SERVING

Preheat oven to 210C/190 Fan. Mix 50g wholemeal plain flour, 1tsp baking powder, 1/8tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 scoop of Slimfast Summer Strawberry shake mix, ½tsp cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Then add 1 large egg white, ½tbsp olive oil, 60g plain yogurt (0% fat), 45ml semiskimmed milk, 30g honey and 1tsp vanilla extract or essence. Mix well into a smooth batter and fold in 40g blueberries. Spoon the mixture into a non-stick muffin tray or into muffin cases. Spray with oil to prevent muffins sticking. There is enough for four muffins. Bake for 11-12 mins.

BERRY CRANACHAN SERVES 2, 155 CALS PER SERVING (V)

Mix 100g 0% fat yogurt with 10g flaked almonds, 25g oats and 110g raspberries. Drizzle with 2tsp honey.

SLIMFAST CHOC AND RASPBERRY SHAKE

230 CALS PER SERVING Made with skimmed milk.