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Banish the bulge with Denise Van Outen's body beautiful bikini diet

Last updated at 09:05am on 28.05.08

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Summer's just around the corner, the temperature is rising and the high street's already heaving with rails of brightly-coloured bikinis.

But if the thought of squeezing your wobbly tummy or orange-peel thighs into this season's two-pieces leaves you cold, Denise Van Outen shares her diet secrets to make sure your body's beach ready and totally gorgeous.

With a perfect size 10 figure, flat tummy and glowing skin, Denise Van Outen has never looked better.

"I'm happy with my body and feel confident about getting into a bikini this summer. Like any woman, there are things that bother me. I could do with losing some weight from the tops of my legs and if I overindulge I do get a bulging tummy," the 34-year-old confesses.

Perfect 10: Denise Van Outen looking fabulous on holiday in the Madives earlier this year (left) and back in 2006 before she started her exercise and diet regime (right)

Thanks to good genes the I'd Do Anything star is lucky enough not to suffer from cellulite, but to keep the dreaded dimples at bay Denise eats power foods such as porridge for breakfast, high protein meals of fish and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as doing regular exercise with personal trainer to the stars, Nicki Waterman.

Speaking in Now magazine Nicki said: "Denise is looking fantastic at the moment, but she's absolutely knackered because she has such early morning starts. The good news is that we don't do long cardio workouts - we just do short bursts of cardio for 20 minutes each time. That way, you can always squeeze in some exercise and don’t get bored easily."

Nicki's exercise regime is perfect for Denise's hectic schedule as she juggles the Capital radio breakfast show she shares with Johnny Vaughan with her Saturday night slot on I'd Do Anything and spending time with 26-year-old boyfriend Lee Mead, of Joseph fame.

The radio presenter is also in training for a 10k run in July but she does allow herself a few treats.

"I have Sundays off," she says. "That's when my boyfriend Lee and I will go and have a roast with all the trimmings. I have a glass of red wine, dessert or a latte if I fancy it.

"For the rest of the week, my diet diet's healthy. I don't crave stodge or treats because I let myself eat what I fancy on Sundays."

Denise's detox diet plan

7am: Porridge with fresh fruit - try superfood blueberries or anti-oxident-packed strawberrys, sometimes sprinkled with linseeds, a great source of omega-3.

11am: Snack of fresh pineapple chunks and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice to give you a mid morning boost.

1pm: Chicken  Caesar salad - go easy on the mayo but pile the chicken and leaves as high as you like.

7pm: Grilled fish with plenty of veg, such as sea bass with spinach, green beans or seasonal asparagus.


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