Tom Cruise Loses 10lb Thanks to David Beckham

Tom Cruise has lost 10lb in just six weeks, thanks to a strict diet and exercise program devised by his soccer star pal David Beckham.

The Top Gun star -- who has piled on weight over the past year -- turned to the LA Galaxy player after being shocked by pictures of 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.

It was Cruise's wife Katie Holmes who suggested he ask Beckham for help, even though his wife, Victoria, had been accused of encouraging her to lose too much weight.

A source reveals, "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.

"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.

"Tom has had to watch his weight for years because he's not that tall and puts on weight easily.

"Now he keeps telling everyone he's in as good shape now as he was when he did Top Gun. Katie is also delighted."