Spears 'ditches croissants' to lose weight

Britney Spears apparently had to give up calorific treats such as croissants and iced tea to achieve her new toned body.

The 'Radar' singer reportedly restricted herself to 1,600 calories a day in a bid to look lean for her 'Circus' tour.

According to Bang Showbiz, a friend of Spears said: "It was a really tough decision for Britney. Room service croissants are one of her favourite things in the whole world."

The source added: "Britney was at the swimming pool the other day and she kept lifting her legs and poking at her thigh area. And then she said, 'Would you look at this? I dance my ass off for a living and I can't get rid of these thighs.' "