Francesca Allen
LOVE ISLAND STAR FRANCESCA ALLEN, 23, REVEALS SHE’S A FAN OF FRUIT AND VEG AND KEEPS FIT BY BOXING
HEIGHT 5FT 8IN WEIGHT 10ST 9LB DRESS SIZE 8-10
Hi Francesca! Are you body confident?
Yes, but I think who you are inside is more important than what’s on the outside.
How often do you work out?
I love training, it’s my hobby. I mostly do boxing and weights, and I love to run. It’s amazing to put your earphones in and go for nice long runs, especially in the forest.
I try to work out three or four times a week.
Do you play any sports?
I box at my local Essex
Fight Academy. I really enjoy learning and you can do that with boxing techniques.
It also means I’m able to protect myself.
What’s your favourite part of your body?
I don’t have one, to be honest! My legs are my least favourite part, as I have a heavy-set lower body. But that’s the fashion now.
Would you say you’re healthy?
I genuinely enjoy healthier food. I’ve grown up with fruit and veg in the house. I’m not a massive meat eater and I find that vegetarian options are usually healthier ones. What are your favourite cheat meals?
Chocolate brownies and I like cream as well – shop-bought brownies, as I’m not the best at baking.
What is your go-to snack?
Carrot sticks and houmous are the dream team. I go to the kebab shop for houmous because it has no citric acid in it and is a lot creamier. The citric acid stops it from going off but I don’t think it’s good for you.
Have you ever been on a diet?
I’ve never been one to go on diets. I’ve tried to cut out dairy as I think dairy and soy affect my skin. But I’m not good at cutting food elements out completely. Every day I say,
“I’m going to be so healthy today” – and then I have a chocolate bar.
Ever been tempted to go veggie or vegan?
Yes! I watched the documentary Cowspiracy
and eating meat and dairy is terrible for the environment. Even fish is bad. It’s good to cut meat out a little bit, but I craved a Mcdonald’s cheeseburger when I tried to do it.
Do you feel pressure to look good?
No, but I’ve always tried to look after myself. Eating bad foods makes me feel bad about myself and I end up feeling lethargic and tired. Also, when I don’t drink I have a lot more energy and training is better. I do it for the feel, not for the look.