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Jane McDonald has revealed the "secret" behind her weight loss after dropping three dress sizes. The singer and TV favourite, who recently dazzled viewers of the British Soap Awards, admitted she used to feast on sugary foods and wine but has recently simply changed her mindset.
Jane, who was a size 14 in 2016 and is now a size 8, confessed to Women's Own: "Life’s too short not to have a scone or two, you’ve got to give yourself a little bit of pleasure."
The TV legend, who turned 60 in April, went on to share how she is embracing the new decade of her life by keeping fit and healthy but insisted she isn’t about keeping her diet restricted. She said: "I know when to stop and I think that’s the secret.
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"I have everything I want, but I don’t always finish it. I also have plenty of salad.” Jane added: "I used to eat so much rubbish. I didn’t realise how much rubbish I used to eat."
The Channel 5 star explained, according to to the Express, how she used to eat "rubbish" due to being tired from her hectic TV and filming schedule but now tucks into two meals a day, with her morning starting with a green smoothie, made up with a blend of raw greens, flax seeds, chia seeds, spinach, kale, mint and banana.
Jane also credits Sugar Free Farm - a TV show she featured on back in 2016 - with changing her mindset, and thanked it for giving her the tools and knowledge to be able to tailor her diet to something more healthy. "What made me so angry was when I found out just how much added sugar there is in pre-prepared food," she said.
"It’s literally in everything. I'd been consuming it for years, without even knowing it." Jane revealed: "We had to cut out alcohol, cakes,
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TV star Jane McDonald recently flaunted a stunning figure while presenting the British Soap Awards.
Jane McDonald is said to be the "top choice" to replace Phillip Schofield on Dancing On Ice, after "blowing ITV bosses away" during her recent hosting gig at the British Soap Awards.The 60 year old former Loose Women star presented the awards after its previous host, Phillip Schofield, resigned from ITV after admitting to an affair with a younger male colleague whilst he presented This Morning. After weeks of rumours of a "feud" between him and his former co-presenter, Holly Willoughby, Phillip quit This Morning after 21 years, on May 20, before making the admission about the affair less than a week later.
Jane McDonald is reportedly the top choice to replace Phillip Schofield as co-host of Dancing On Ice. The singer, 60, is said to have blown ITV bosses away when she stood in for Phillip, 61, as presenter of the British Soap Awards earlier this month. According to The Mirror, Jane may now be joining Holly Willoughby on the skating show for the next series in January.
British Soap Awards host Jane McDonald has shared the simple secret to losing weight after she dropped four dress sizes. The 60 year old has admitted that she used to feast on sugary foods, and that led to her piling on the pounds. However, the Channel 5 star has said that she has simply changed her mindset and since 2016, she has gone down from a size 14 dress size to a size eight.
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Television presenter Jane McDonald has announced her next TV move, following her stint hosting the British Soap Awards this week.The 60 year old is joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox with her best friend Sue, she has confirmed on Twitter. On the social media platform singer Jane said: "I'm going to be appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox with my best friend Sue - it's going to be an absolute blast! We’ve shared some unforgettable moments over the years but I am really looking forward to spending time together on this wonderful show.
Gogglebox following a Twitter announcement. Taking to social media, the singer and TV host said: "I'm going to be appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox with my best friend Sue - it's going to be an absolute blast!"We've shared some unforgettable moments over the years but I am really looking forward to spending time together on this wonderful show. "The post was accompanied by a selection of photos of herself with her best friend on their travels.
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Jane McDonald has stepped in for Phillip Schofield to host this years’ British Soap Awards, after the beleaguered daytime TV presenter was forced to pull out in the wake of revelations about a relationship he had with a younger colleague.The iconic singer and broadcaster, 68, is a fitting substitute and has plenty of experience on the small screen - and she's already said it's her "dream job". Jane first rose to fame in 1998, when she appeared on BBC series The Cruise, and has gone on to work on the likes of Loose Women and a couple of her own series, including Holidaying with Jane McDonald and Jane McDonald and Friends.
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Jane McDonald oozed glamour as she stepped in to host the British Soap Awards and proved she was more than ready for the role. The TV icon, 60, stepped in at the last minute to replace former This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield as host for the British Soap Awards 2023 after he stepped down from ITV. The lavish soiree on Saturday evening saw soap stars from Emmerdale, Coronation Street, EastEnders, Hollyoaks and Doctors glam up to celebrate the best and brightest talent from the past year.
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Soap stars turned out on the red carpet this evening in their glamorous attire for The British Soap Awards.