The diet has four stages, first 14 days of which are very strict indeed. You gradually re-introduce food but opting for a healthier option – eg eating whole wheat bread instead of white.

The Atkins Diet may be suitable for you if you like to eat a lot of meat, as bacon and eggs form a big part of ‘acceptable’ diet, while in first few weeks, pasta, alcohol, certain vegetables and other carbohydrate-rich foods are banned.

There is a list of acceptable foods, which you are not allowed to stray from – not even one chip! - so if you find to hard to follow ‘rules’, you may find Atkins diet heavy going.

Ø Start in upper position with your arms straight.

Ø Inhale as you lower yourself towards floor.

Ø Don't go lower than forming a 90-degree bend with your elbows.

Ø Exhale as you push yourself up from floor.

Ø Don't lock your elbows at top.

Ø Your back should be straight. Don't let it sag and don't stick your butt up in air.