Beat the bloat and get weight gain under control with our flexible eating plan
LOSE5lb IN 2 WEEKS!
We’ve all been there – grabbing your favourite pair of jeans only to find that they’re feeling snug. Sound familiar? After enjoying a long, lazy summer of tasty food, tipples and holiday treats, at this time of year we often notice that the pounds have crept on. But don’t worry, with this easy-to-follow plan, you’ll be back into your wardrobe in no time. Try these tasty mix-and-match meals to beat the bulge and get your tummy back in shape – you could lose up to 5lb in a fortnight!
WHAT TO DO
Follow the diet for at least two weeks – or longer if you wish – and make sure you drink plenty of water and green or herbal tea. This diet is flexible, too, meaning you can mix and match the meals from different days if you feel like it.
Monday
BREAKFAST Detox fruit salad: Pear, orange, ½ grapefruit, 2 handfuls blueberries, 1 slice melon and 2 figs.
LUNCH Sliced hard-boiled egg with olives, tomato, cucumber and lettuce in wholemeal pitta.
DINNER Veg curry: 1 carrot, 1 leek, ½ aubergine, ½ courgette in spicy tomato sauce (tinned toms, chilli powder, fried garlic, onion and red pepper; simmer for 25 mins). Serve with brown rice.
SNACK ½ avocado with 1tsp of olive oil and balsamic.
Tuesday
BREAKFAST 1 pink grapefruit and ½ melon with low-fat fromage frais.
LUNCH 2 poached eggs and wilted spinach on a slice of wholegrain toast.
DINNER Chicken and cashew stir-fry: Fry a small skinless chicken breast with yellow pepper, 15g cashews, ginger, garlic, and 40g broccoli in olive oil. Add soy sauce to taste.
SNACK Small bag of popcorn.
Wednesday
BREAKFAST 40g porridge made with skimmed milk, cinnamon and a handful of blueberries.
LUNCH Tricolore salad: 1 small avocado, 1 tomato and 40g reduced-fat mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with a wholegrain roll.
DINNER Seared tuna steak with steamed veg, eg mangetout, carrots.
SNACK 2 oatcakes with 1tsp cottage cheese.
Thursday
BREAKFAST 2 Weetabix with ½ sliced banana and skimmed milk.
LUNCH Frittata: ½ sliced red pepper and 1 rasher rindless bacon fried in spray oil. Mix with 1 egg, grated reduced-fat cheese and 30ml skimmed milk. Bake at 170°C for 25 mins.
DINNER Foil-baked salmon fillet sprinkled with lemon juice. Serve with mixed veg.
SNACK Sugar-free jelly pot.
Friday
BREAKFAST
Smoothie: Small pot low-fat yogurt, 50ml skimmed milk, ½ banana, handful of berries and ice.
LUNCH Tuna niçoise salad: 100g tuna in brine, one sliced boiled egg, 1tbsp lentils, lettuce, cucumber, onion
