The queen of morning TV, Lorraine Kelly, tells us about her balanced approach to diet and fitness, reveals her age-defying skincare advice, and how she discovered her confidence
WORDS | Laura Coppock
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“ Hello love,” says the familiar voice on the phone. It’s the one and only Lorraine Kelly, CBE, presenter, journalist, national treasure; it feels surreal to hear her dulcet tones coming through on my mobile. Having grown up watching the star on ITV in the mornings, including her iconic show, Lorraine, I couldn’t be happier at the chance to chat with her about all things health and wellbeing, as well as her age-defying looks. Just as expected, she’s relaxed, quick to laugh, and down-to-earth. I like to think we bonded over a love of beauty products, four-legged friends and savvy shopping...
First on my list of questions is to find out whether, after working the early shift on our screens for so many years, she is naturally a morning person. “I have to say, probably not really!” she giggles. “But I have got used to it, and it’s amazing because it means you can fit more into your day. Of course, I should go to bed super-early, but I don’t always.” This, I am about to find, is typical of Lorraine – she’s really in tune with what’s good for her and lives life to the fullest; she’s all about self-care but isn’t afraid to break the rules in the name of fun. ‘A little of what you fancy does you good’, springs to mind.
“Looking after yourself is really important,” Lorraine affirms. “Anybody that has to get up really early for work or does shift work knows that you do have to make sure you look after yourself: get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, eat as well as you can.” But that doesn’t mean she sticks to a rigid diet. “I don’t sit there glowering at a lettuce leaf, I eat really well. I eat properly, I like a big bowl of porridge in the mornings in winter. During weekdays I’m usually pretty healthy, and weekends I have what I like, within reason.”
Her relaxed approach means she’s not denying herself the things she enjoys. “I do my best, and if at the weekend I want to have a little drink or a curry or a pizza, sure!” she says. “Everything in moderation. You don’t want to live a life where you’re always hungry. And you certainly don’t want to go to the other extreme where you’re not taking care of yourself, so it’s about getting the balance right.”
MULTI-TASKING
I wonder what a typical day looks like for the star, who juggles multiple
