Lorraine Kelly reveals her diet secrets after losing two stone and… she still eats chocolate
TV star shared weight loss tips, but admitted she still keeps an emergency stash of sweet treats at home
LORRAINE Kelly has revealed her diet secrets after losing a massive two-stone, and admitted she still eats chocolate.
The TV star has given herself a major makeover by overhauling her diet and exercise regime, but she still treats herself to a delicious snack every so often.
Lorraine, 57, admits she used to be a "big lass" until she embarked on a healthy-eating campaign and started exercising regularly.
She has now explained exactly how she slimmed down, revealing "portion control" is a huge part of keeping healthy.
The TV star also credited exercise with helping boost her confidence, but she insisted diets and exercise should not make you miserable.
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Lorraine is adamant that overly-strict eating plans "do not work" and dieters should still be able to have a treat now and then.
She also admitted she has a stash of chocolate bars hidden away at home in case she feels like indulging.
During an appearance on This Morning today, she said: "I keep quite keep a few [chocolate bars] behind cushions [on the sofa]...
"Just in case. You never know...
"I think it’s important to have a bit of what you fancy..."
When Holly asked whether the bars in question have coconut in them, Lorraine joked: "One of your five a day".
She also told hosts and that felling better "in yourself" is the key to body confidence.
Lorraine, who fronts ITV’s daytime show of the same name, previously revealed £5 exercise classes have helped her shed the pounds.
She gushed: “Over the last couple of years I’ve been going to exercise classes with my friend Maxine just over the road in a wee church hall in Mile End (London.)
“It only costs a fiver. We get hot and sweaty and that actually gives me energy!
“Plus, it clears my head when I’m stressed or feeling overwhelmed.”
Lorraine has launched her own workout DVD, Lorraine Living To The Max, with her friend Maxine Jones.
Lorraine Kelly's weight loss tips
TV host has shared her top tips on getting in shape
PORTION CONTROL
Lorraine insists controlling the amount of food you eat at each meal is incredibly inportant to aid weight loss.
FIND AN EXERCISE YOU LOVE
She is adamant that exercise will only work if you stick to it, so you need to find a routine you enjoy to make sure you keep it up.
TREAT YOURSELF
The TV hosts is adamant that having a 'little of what you fancy' helps stop cravings.
FEEL GOOD
Lorraine insists 'feeling good' about yourself is the key to confidence so make sure your regime doesn't make you miserable.