How much did these women pay to feel comfortable with their beach bods?

SUMMER is here and many of us are dreaming of sunny beach holidays.

But for a rising number of Brits, this is something to fear as wearing a bikini is the stuff of nightmares.

Jenny Francis meets four women who have overhauled their bodies — and hears what they’ve spent in the process.

Kylie: £0

NUTRITIONAL adviser Kylie Newman, 27, regained her body confidence after splitting from her partner in 2014.

The mum-of-one, from Dagenham, Essex, says: “I felt bad about my body but I didn’t realise it was down to my bad relationship.

“Without the constant arguing and a negative influence in my life, I was able to see things clearly. I ditched the junk food for fruit and had three healthy meals a day.

“I’ve now lost four stone, going from 13st 7lb to 9st 7lb and a size ten. Being able to wear a bikini with pride is an incredible achievement.”

Tiffany: £1k

MUM-OF-ONE Tiffany Brown overhauled her 15st, size 14 figure with weightlifting. The 22-year-old, from Morpeth, Northumberland, now weighs 8st and is a svelte size six.

She says: “I had my son Charlie in November 2012 and was mortified when I saw pictures of myself after I put on weight.

“As soon as I started going to the gym, I stopped eating processed food completely.

“I spend £20 on gym membership a week and my food bill has gone up but, in five months, I lost five stone. The effect on my confidence has been huge.”

Melissa: £5k

MELISSA BRAY, from Sunningdale, Surrey, hated wearing swimwear because she was self-conscious about her flat chest.

Earlier this year, the 19-year-old business studies student splashed out £5,000 on an op to take her from a modest 32AA to a 32B.

She says: “I hated how I looked in a bikini. I often got asked if my 14-year-old sister and I were twins, which was horrible.

“I absolutely love my new boobs and it’s amazing how much more confident I am.

“In July, I’m going to South America for two months – and I plan to pack lots of bikinis.”

Donna: £7k

FULL-TIME mum-of-three Donna Murrell loves to show off her body in bikinis after a pal treated her to a £7,000 tummy tuck.

The 46-year-old, from Rayleigh, Essex, who is married to Darren 51, hated her saggy stomach since her third son was born 11 years ago.

She says: “Bikinis were a definite no-no before this op. Now I love stripping down and showing off my figure.

“I always used to insist on the lights being off when I was getting undressed but, these days, I’m like a new woman. Now I can’t wait to get on the beach in a two-piece.”