The pre-party diet: week 2

Day 4

Breakfast: In a blender, mix together a medium-sized banana, a pot of low-fat yoghurt, the same volume of skimmed milk and either a few drops of vanilla essence or a pinch of cinnamon. Whizz until smooth.

Snack: Kellogg's Nutrigrain or Cereal Bar.

Lunch: Ready-made sandwich - choose a healthy living supermarket range (Shapers from Boots, for example) and remember to read the labels to compare calories, fat and sodium.

Fruit portion.

Dinner: Frittata
Boil three new potatoes. Once cooked, slice into 1cm-slices. Heat one teaspoon oil in a small non-stick frying pan and gently cook half a finely sliced onion. Add the potato slices. In a small bowl, gently beat two medium-sized eggs with a tablespoon water. Add to the pan and cook over a gentle heat until set. Serve with lots of sliced tomatoes, wafer-thin ham or turkey and spring onions.

Day 5

Lunch: Boil 40g of pasta as directed on the packet, omitting any added oil or salt. Drain, run under the cold tap and set aside to cool. When cold, mix together two tablespoons canned and drained mixed beans, a teaspoon pesto, halved cherry tomatoes and some salad leaves, such as rocket if you have them.

Snack: Cup-a-soup.

Dinner: Friday night takeaway (Don't forget the rules) with glass of wine.

Day 6

Breakfast: Top a wholemeal scone with a light spread of reduced fat olive spread and two teaspoons high fruit jam.
Small glass of orange juice.

Lunch: Junior Whopper or other better fast food choice - read the nutrition information given in the restaurant.
Diet drink or water.

Snack: Portion of fruit.

Dinner: Half a pizza - read the labels to find the best choice (not pepperoni), two slices garlic bread and tons of salad. A couple of beers (330ml bottles, not litres) would be fine.

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