2020-04-13_New_Magazine

TOWIE star Frankie Sims, 24, opens up about her recent

cosmetic surgery and 4st weight loss

‘I had the body

of an old lady’

Hi, Frankie. Congratulations on your

4st weight loss. How did you do it?

I gained the weight by drinking, not

watching what I was eating and not

looking after my body when I went to uni.

I lost it by doing a meal prep diet. I had

a healthy breakfast and then prepped

my lunch and dinners myself

• really healthy and balanced
  meals. I was also going to the
  gym three to four times a week
  and the weight just fell off me.
  Have you kept up the
  meal prepping?
  After I lost weight I stopped it a
  little bit and just watched what I ate
  instead of being organised about it. But I
  always eat porridge or have a protein shake
  in the morning because it sets me up for the
  day. I keep an eye on my snacks as well. I’m
  gluten and dairy-free, so I snack on lots of
  gluten-free things, which helps with bloating.
  What’s your exercise regime like now?
  I used to do a lot of cardio when I was losing
  weight, but now I’ve got a personal trainer
  who I see about three times a week. We
  do weights and a lot with my core, which
  is good because while my legs and arms
  stay slim, my stomach tends to bloat. We do
  HIIT as well – I hate it, but it’s so worth it.
  What’s your favourite part of your body?
  Probably my curves, which is something
  I hated this time last year. Although I’ve lost

weight, I’m naturally curvy. As I get

older I’ve started to appreciate that

because I feel like a woman. But

belly fat has always been an issue

for me. I don’t think I’ll ever have

a completely flat stomach, but I’d

like to tone it up a bit more.

You recently had a breast

uplift. Why was that?

They sagged where I’d

lost weight. No one had

commented on them, but

when I looked in the

mirror I felt like I had the

body of an old lady. Most

girls my age have perky breasts,

but mine were the complete opposite.

I had them lifted and feel so much better.

What’s your Friday night takeaway order?

Me and boyfriend Harry Lee are obsessed

with pizza. Since we’ve been together,

we’ve probably had about 500 pizzas.

Are you ever tempted to go vegetarian?

I’m eating a lot more vegetarian meals and

I always try to pick the veggie options, but

I don’t think I’ll convert completely.

Does being in the public eye put you

under pressure to look good?

Definitely – everyone’s got an opinion, so

you need to feel at the top of your game.

Follow Frankie on Instagram

@frankiesims

WORDS: Gemma McCartney PHOTOS: Getty, Shutterstock

HEALTH MY DIET SECRETS

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MY FOOD DIARY IAN MARBER SAYS...

Protein shake with banana,

porridge oats and soya milk

Spicy salmon with

sweet potato mash

and green beans

Gluten-free breaded chicken with

carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and

brown rice

Skinny popcorn,

raisins and a handful

of cashew nuts

“Shakes can be useful when you are in a hurry,

but as they’re blended they aren’t very satisfying.

Don’t underestimate how important texture is.

A bowl of porridge oats with the same

ingredients, topped with a few chia seeds

for omega 3, will hit the spot.

“The rest of the day is very good as Frankie

combines protein with complex carbs that

contain decent amounts of fibre. When eaten

together they can help manage appetite for

longer after eating, which is useful for avoiding

mid-morning and afternoon hunger pangs.

“Frankie is getting seven portions of fruit and

vegetables, which is something we should all

aim for. It’s also good to see that she’s

getting more fibre than the average –

most of us get less than 18g a day, but

we need around 30g.”

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She

loves

her

curves