Katie Holmes Father Unhappy With Weight Loss Regime  5/2/06

Katie Holmes' plans to shed her post-pregnancy weight in preparation for her marriage to Tom Cruise have been met with opposition from her father.

The actress has met with Sue Fleming, the owner of Buff Brides which specializes in turning unfit fiancées into toned wives in a matter of weeks.

And the Mission Impossible star is reportedly overseeing his fiancée's fitness regime - much to the chagrin of her dad Marin Holmes who believes his daughter should be resting after giving birth to baby daughter Suri on 18 April (06).

He tells British magazine Reveal, "My daughter needs rest, relaxation and recuperation. Katie is already doing exercises to build up her back and shoulders and I simply can't go along with what is happening."

But Fleming hits back: "Katie can and will do it. She has great motivation.

She loves her fiancé and was proud that Tom oversaw this program.

"He told her he wanted her to be the most beautiful bride ever. She was in tears when he said that."

Cruise and Holmes are expected to wed this summer (06).