Lorraine Stanley has shed 12lbs in six weeks after ditching carbs.
The ‘EastEnders’ star plays launderette worker Karen Taylor in the BBC One soap, but the costume department may soon have to go shopping for some new outfits for her character after she swapped packets of crisps for boiled eggs and plenty of fish.
She said: "I’ve lost 12lbs in six weeks. My mate Louisa is my fitness guru, she talks about nutrition.
"I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, a lot of fish, a lot of chicken. No more crisps, no carbs.
"I’m enjoying it and I feel better for it."
Also away from Albert Square, Lorraine – who is up for the Best Actress award at the British Soap Awards this weekend – has swapped London for the Hertfordshire countryside air, and admitted her house move was partly down to crime rates in the Big Smoke.
When asked if she moved because of knife crime, she said: "It’s a lot of things … fresher air, better schools, less crime in general.
"It’s a big move and I feel great. It’s lovely there."
The 42-year-old actress has praised Kathy Burke for having a "great impact" on her career, admitting she felt hopeful she could become an actress after watching the star’s performance in 1997 drama movie ‘Nil By Mouth’, which features ‘EastEnders’ actress Laila Morse (‘Big’ Mo Harris) and her brother Gary Oldman.
Speaking on ‘Lorraine’, she added: "I watched ‘Nil By Mouth’ years and years ago.
"I never thought I could be an actor and I watched that and thought she’s from the ilk, and she completely inspired me.
"She’s probably sick of me saying it, but she really did, she had a great impact on my career."
Lorraine Stanley sheds 12lbs after ditching carbs
