Casualty star Gemma Atkinson shows off her incredible figure in a tiny mismatched bikini on sunshine holiday

She's in better shape than she has ever been since she started dating former rugby player Olly Foster back in December.

So when it came to soaking up the sunshine on a recent break in the Dominican Republic, Gemma Atkinson chose one of the skimpiest bikinis possible in order to show off all her hard work. 

The 29-year-old Casualty star displayed her enviable figure in a mismatched bikini, consisting of a pink halterneck top and printed bottoms which tied at the side.

 Gemma appeared relaxed and confident as she enjoyed the warm weather on the break, alternating her sunbathing with cooling dips in the clear blue sea.
Crediting sportsman turned fitness model Olly for helping her stay motivated, Gemma said: 'I have no excuse not to wake up early and exercise with him when he gets up at 5.30am. He keeps me going.'
But maintaining a figure as incredible as Gemma's certainly doesn't come easily, with the pretty blonde star having to fit in a staggering six gym sessions every week.

In addition to that, she also has to stick to a regimented diet, which is high in protein and low in carbs.

 She told Closer magazine recently of her diet: 'A normal day for me is oats for breakfast with blueberries, flaxseeds, goji berries and honey and a cup of Green tea. I always have a banana mid-morning to keep my sugar up and for lunch I love eggs.
'I make omelettes with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and have them with a green salad and cous cous.
'Mid-afternoon I like a handful of cashews or almonds and for dinner I have salmon, vegetables and new potatoes or chicken stew with vegetables. I always carry a 2 litre bottle of water with me and drink it throughout the day.’


And Gemma also acknowledged that having such a slim, toned figure doesn't come naturally to her, adding: 'I have to work hard to maintain my figure. I carry most of my weight on my thighs. My mum and sister do too. My shape is very boyish in that my shoulders are broad, hips are straight and I build muscle quickly.
'But I’ve finally learnt to accept it. I’ll never be stick thin, but then again being 5ft 9 I wouldn’t want to be either. I love women who look strong not skinny.'