Holiday countdown kick starter plan

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Have you got a holiday coming up? Why not give our two-week plan a try to give your weight loss a boost before you head off?

I've put together a two-week, mix and match food and exercise plan to give you some inspiration and guidance. The plan is around 1,200 – 1,400 calories per day, but if you need more than this, just add in an extra snack or opt for the higher-calorie options.

Here's what to do

1. Choose a breakfast, lunch, dinner and 1-2 snacks each day.
2. Aim to drink at least 6-8 glasses of fluid each day (all fluids count with the exception of alcohol).
3. Choose 3 exercises from the options to complete each week.
4. Aim for 10,000 steps per day.

Note: If you're unable to exercise, just focus on following the meal plan and you'll still be on track to lose up to 2lbs per week.

Exercise

• 30-minute brisk walk, swim or cycle.
• 20-minute gentle jog.
• 20-minute HIIT workout (search YouTube for examples to follow).
• 30-minute resistance training - e.g. squats, lunges, step ups, press-ups, tricep dips, plank, ab crunches.