Carol Vorderman's slimming down diet is effortless with no calorie counting
Carol Vorderman’s latest revelations about her daily methods of slimming down are surprisingly straightforward. Her successful weight loss strategy doesn't require counting calories - and it’s simple to follow daily.
The attractive 64-year-old star has openly spoken about her aim to drop dress sizes and go down to a size 9 - and her method is effortless. The ex-Countdown star has revealed the secret to her incredible figure - and it’s easy to follow for anyone looking to become their ideal weight.
Carol has said she is indifferent to other people's opinions on her looks, while sharing interesting insights into her weight loss journey. She’s aiming for a "size 9" - a notch below size 10 - using uncomplicated tactics.
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Dropping the bombshell slimming secrets during an interview with Saga magazine, Carol said that performing "squats for the bum" and snacking on raw sprouts are part of her health regimen. But there’s more to reveal - as the multitalented former BBC Radio host shares another big tip.
Carol is an advocate of One Meal A Day - a form of intermittent fasting. The diet was highlighted by Healthline for its benefits in creating a calorie deficit, aiding weight loss, and potentially reducing heart disease risk, reports the Mirror.
People living in the Earth's Blue Zones - parts of the world known for their high concentration of centenarians also follow similar dietary habits . The fasting method is known as the 80% trick or Hara Hachi Bu.
The 80% trick typically means eating just one modest daily meal either in the evening or late afternoon - and only eating until you are 80% full. Dr Deborah Lee from the Dr Fox Pharmacy has previously shared with the Mirror her insights on ageing.
Dr Lee said: "Calorie restriction is believed to slow the ageing process. Eating less lowers the metabolic rate. With less metabolic processes underway, less oxidation is taking place.
"Oxidative stress probably underpins the development of many of the chronic diseases we see today - heart disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes and dementia. Nutritionists believe that when you look at your plate, if you eat mindfully, eating slowly and chewing every mouthful thoroughly, you can feel satisfied by eating only 80% of that is on your plate."
Similarly, Carol doesn't focus on calorie counting as such, but she does follow “bi-annual detoxing". She describes this in her book, Detox Your Life: "The detox is not about counting calories or fat units, it's about being aware of the kinds of foods we put into our bodies. It's about eating more, not less."
Carol also wears “a good bra and jeans that hold you up”. Last September the TV legend also said: “I generally have one meal a day late afternoon - and I do three 45-minute sessions in the gym a week, which I love."
Four years ago, Carol admitted to having a Brussels sprouts addiction, Tweeting (in January 2021) Carol divulged: “Currently eating FOUR BAGS a week… #SproutAddiction. Love me, love my sprouts.”
But the obsession is still going strong - last year in September 2024, she revealed that she "generally carries a bag (of Brussels sprouts) on her” at all times for quick snacking.
