Carol Vorderman, the former Countdown star, has revealed the diet and fitness regimen that keeps her at a size 9. The 64-year-old practices OMAD (One Meal A Day), an intermittent fasting method where she eats just one meal in the late afternoon. She also does three 45-minute gym sessions per week and incorporates raw sprouts as snacks.
In an interview with Saga magazine, Vorderman explained that she doesn't count calories but focuses on the types of food she eats. She follows a bi-annual detox, as outlined in her book 'Detox Your Life', which emphasises eating more, not less, and being aware of food choices.
OMAD creates a calorie deficit and may reduce the risk of heart disease, according to Healthline. Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Pharmacy noted that calorie restriction can slow ageing by lowering oxidative stress, which is linked to chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and dementia.
Vorderman's approach aligns with the '80% trick' or 'Hara Hachi Bu' practiced in Blue Zones, where residents eat until 80% full. She also wears supportive clothing and does squats to maintain her figure, saying, 'I wear a good bra and jeans that hold you up.'
