OK! DIET JENNY POWELL
THE ’80S TV AND RADIO PRESENTER TURNED ‘LOOSE WOMEN’ PANELLIST TELLS US ABOUT HER HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
AGE: 51
HEIGHT: 5ft 9in
BREAKFAST: ‘Green juice with ginger, spinach, kale, coconut water, pineapple and avocado made in my Ninja blender.’
LUNCH: ‘Two poached eggs on sourdough with heaps of butter and houmous.’
DINNER: ‘Roasted vegetables in coconut oil, potato wedges and roasted organic chicken.’
SNACKS: ‘Nuts, crisps or almond butter on toast.’ As a busy parent, how do you keep fit? I exercise regularly – I always have since my twenties. I’m constantly on the go, running after my 18 and ten-year-old daughters and my Staffordshire bull terrier, Elsa. I also have a relatively clean diet and I avoid sugar as much as possible.
What’s your usual go-to workout?
I love hot yoga and try to go at least three times a week. It has such amazing benefits for both the mind and body. I think flexibility is key to feeling and moving better. I just love it!
What’s your favourite meal?
A prawn curry with lots of spice and rice. I love an apple crumble with custard but not until after my curry, of course!
Do you think being in the public eye puts pressure on you to look good?
I have been on TV for three decades now, so I am kind of used to it! Of course there’s pressure, especially if you’ve been around for as long as I have, but I never let it stress me out. I just try and take care of myself and make sure that I’m happy in my own skin first and foremost. I was the oldest celeb on Celebs On The Ranch and went in confident about my body image. It’s hard not to feel and look good in a stetson and a cowgirl outfit! Most importantly, I found a pair of jeans that suited my shape.
Are you feeling body confident at the moment?
Yes, totally! I am still happy to wear a bikini on my holidays at 50 years of age and I share clothes with my 18 year old. I’m just working on my posture – keeping your head held high and not slumping over an iphone or computer makes the world of difference to how your body looks.
What do you love most about your body?
I am happy with my legs. I reckon they got me the job on Wheel Of Fortune! I still wear quite short dresses and get my ‘pins’ out and hopefully will continue to do so until my knees go saggy!
Do you enjoy eating out?
My fiancé, Martin, is a real foodie and he’s always discovering new eateries for us to try. There are so many in the north of England where we live, and it’s an adventure finding them all together.
Who’s your body inspiration? Martin! He has a fab butt, chiselled abs and long, toned legs. He keeps in great shape and I’m just in awe of how he does it!
Was Celebs On The Ranch
physically hard work?
We had to learn the ropes on the ranch, from western horse-riding to lassoing cattle, as well as all the chores involved in everyday life in the Wild West. It was a challenging and uplifting experience that left us all with a few extra skills under our belts. ok!