Tom Cruise dropped 10lb in just six weeks, with a strict diet and exercise program from David Beckham, Daily Mail reports.

Tom Cruise drops 10lb with David Beckham's diet and exercise program

The actor turned to his soccer star neighbor for advice after being shocked by pictures showing him with a ‘spare tyre’.

Beckham drew up a nutrition plan and work-out regime and Cruise, 46, is said to be ‘thrilled’ with the result.

A source said: ‘Tom had been steadily gaining weight. He didn’t notice it at first but then he developed quite a paunch.

He hated it when pictures started appearing of him with a belly and love handles.

He turned 46 this summer and he’s got a 29-year-old wife and a young family so he wanted to get back in shape.’

The source added: ‘David has been round at Tom’s house a lot. While Katie and Victoria have been swapping fashion tips on the phone, David has been advising Tom on diet.

‘Tom has a private gym at his home and David has been working out with him.

'He also gave him diet advice. Tom has been sticking to 1,200 calories a day, mostly grilled chicken and fish with lots of vegetables, salads and fruit.

'David put together a work-out regime that included the treadmill, weight training and fencing lessons together.’

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