Carol Vorderman’s diet, fitness routine and fasting
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Carol Vorderman showed she’s in better shape than ever at 61 when she showed off her toned abs in a skimpy crop top.
The TV host showed off her stunning figure as she donned a peach crop top from Kim Kardashian‘s shape wear line SKIMS.
Carol has embarked on an incredible body transformation over the past few months and she recently stayed at the exclusive Juice Master retreat in Portugal.
The former Countdown host has been showing off the results of her fitness program on her Instagram page in recent weeks.
Carol turned up a storm for a mirror selfie in a sassy, figure-hugging outfit after dropping a dress size during fitness retreat.
Last year she also revealed that she had started intermittent fasting and regular workouts.
Here, FEMAIL takes a look at how Carol maintained her toned figure using her active lifestyle and intermittent fasting.
Carol Vorderman showed she’s in better shape than ever at 61 when she showed off her toned abs in a skimpy crop top from Kim Kardashian’s shapewear line SKIMS, pictured
Showing off the results of her dedication to health and fitness, she donned a pastel sports bra that she paired with leopard print Adidas leggings for a mirror selfie
Health Retreats
Carol describes the stay via Instagram and shared her intense workouts during the visit – with guests only drinking juices for the duration of the trip
Carol recently stayed at the exclusive Juice Master retreat in Portugal, where guests can enjoy access to a spa, daily yoga, meditation and exercise against a beautiful woodland backdrop.
Guests are supported in the winter months by a mixture of juices, smoothies and hot soups.
Carol narrated the visit on social media, revealing that she only gave herself juice for 15 of the 18 days she stayed at the retreat. The other three days she went to restaurants.
She posted on Instagram: ‘I’ve dropped over a dress size and am bursting with energy. I haven’t worn these shorts in a few years and now they are loose. boommm.
My other half here @jules__sampson has dropped TWO dress sizes and looks incredible and feels so strong. It’s a special place here. So relaxed and happy. Jason created the magic well.”
Posts shared on Instagram showed Carol and Jules participating in an outdoor medicine ball workout.
Personal trainer
She also worked on her strength while building muscle while working with some weights on the floor
Carol also practiced with a resistance band before changing it to do press-ups from the comfort of her home
The TV star also relies on the help of a personal trainer – a Welsh rugby captain – to push her harder with weights.
Carol has shared videos and photos documenting her workout regimen at home and in the gym, which includes exercises such as push-ups, hip thrusts and resistance bands.
She explained that working with a PT helps her as she gets older to stick to a strict fitness regimen and stay in shape.
About getting more confident as she gets older, Carol previously told MailOnline: “I’m staying fit, I’ve started with a new coach, a rugby captain in Wales and we had a good laugh. He’s pushing me harder now with weights.
“They’re the weights you’ll need as you get older because I’m pretty happy with my body weight.
“I don’t really know what I weigh, but I’m happy, I don’t have to go on a diet or anything like that.”
Intermittent Fasting
Carol revealed the secrets behind her incredible figure, revealing that she has started intermittent fasting and, in addition to exercising, has taken a five-mile walk
The Countdown legend lifted her gray gym shirt to show off her slim midriff and said she felt good about herself because she can now lift a bigger weight
Carol also manages her health by eating healthy, nutritious meals, as well as incorporating intermittent fasting to help her body recover.
Intermittent fasting is a type of time-restricted diet in which fasters leave a long time between their last meal of one day and the first of the next.
Research shows that intermittent fasting is one way to control weight and improve health.
Last year on Instagram, the TV host shared that she started intermittent fasting.
She said, “I’m back on my intermittent fasting. The last time I ate was 6pm last night and I walked five miles.
She has been very open with her fans about her fasting habits, sharing her early routine, writing, ‘So I’m doing this intermittent fasting. I’ve been without food for 20 hours, didn’t feel a bit hungry and now I have real bacon – not the kind of junk – and fresh, fresh, local eggs, everything local and I can’t wait.”
Intermittent fasting works by extending the length of time your body has burned the calories expended during your last meal and begins to burn fat.
She’s also a big fan of detoxing twice a year, which reduces inflammation, purifies your blood, boosts your circulation and aids weight loss.
Carol wrote in her book Detox Your Life that she never counts calories and that she starts a detox kick twice a year.
She wrote: ‘The detox isn’t about counting calories or fat units, it’s about being aware of the type of food we put into our bodies. It’s about eating more, not less.”
Yoga
Carol had her impressive abs on display in red gym clothes as she took on a yoga stretching session
She emphasized her toned abs in the crop top which featured a zipper design and was paired with matching high-waisted leggings
The TV star boasted that she was learning how to do the splits as part of her classes as she formed a storm in her skimpy workout outfit
The TV personality revealed she’s been doing ‘yoga stretchy’ stuff for a month and she’s already feeling the benefit
Carol also started yoga to help with her flexibility and stretching as it is good for the core, abs and back strength.
Yoga is great for increasing flexibility, muscle strength and tone, while also improving breathing, energy and vitality.
Earlier this month she presented her impressive abs in red gym clothes as she entered a yoga session.
The television personality boasted that she was learning how to do the splits as part of her classes as she turned up a storm in her skimpy workout outfit.
She wrote in her Instagram caption: ‘YOGA-ING! Well I’ve never done it BUT I do like stretching (also started learning how to do the splits…following an Eastern European gentleman online who says it takes 4 weeks….Well, who am I to argue?)
“So I’ve been doing my yoga stretches for a month now…and the breathing…gives you a good wake-up call. I’m still CRAP in it, but I feel no shame…so that’s OK.
Good for the core/abs/back. Never had a problem with my back crazy enough….Lucky woman…but protected him.
Sending a huge condolences to anyone struggling with back pain. Xx Keep moving!’