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As well as a balanced diet Mary has a down-to-


Mary with Paul Hollywood at the Royal Television Society Awards


“I know what puts on weight for me, it’s just


over-indulgence,” she told The Sunday Times. “It’s a case of grasping the mettle. I know it’s difficult. It’s about everything in moderation.” Mary has revealed soup and plenty of


vegetables are the key to her slim figure, particularly when she’s judging baking competitions. “I have soup at lunchtime and I know exactly how many calories are in that soup,” she said in an interview in Good Housekeeping magazine. “I don’t have bread with it but I might have a salad if it’s very hot. “I’ll have a couple of starters if I am in a hotel in


the evening. That’s it. Otherwise I will put on weight because I am having to taste 36 cakes a day. It’s my job.” It’s all about control, says Mary. “I have


mountains of vegetables, I don’t snack. I believe in a balanced diet. If I’m at home I might have a cup of tea with my husband with a piece of toast or a small piece of cake. I always have a good meal in the evening with lots of vegetables and a smaller portion of meat or fish.” Mary’s sensible approach to eating also means


she doesn’t rule out any particular food or type of food. Talking to The Express, she said, “Eating well is important, but I don’t go in for sugar-free diets. You should have a little bit of everything. I will always eat cake, I think it cheers you up. Have a small slice, not too often, and don’t go back for seconds.”


earth approach to exercising, saying she plays tennis, does some gardening and walks the dogs – though she hasn’t stepped inside a gym since she left school.


Beauty secrets While many other TV personalities have turned to cosmetic surgery in an attempt to stay looking youthful, Mary has shunned Botox, implants and other wrinkle-smoothing procedures, saying she prefers to age naturally. Speaking to Woman and Home magazine, Mary


said: “I’m quite happy with my face – I’ve got loads of wrinkles. I have no wish to have any Botox or a facelift.” Mary doesn’t go in for extravagant beauty and


make-up products either. “I use E45 [a skincare product available over the counter from pharmacies] from a big bottle,” she told The Times when asked about her skincare routine. “I don’t have any beauty regime, not at all,”


she told The Express. “My routine is very simple. I just use one foundation, one powder one lipstick and that’s it. I don’t want expensive make-up. Why bother?” Mary also loves to be on the go, and gave this


advice in an interview with Healthy magazine: If you just sit back, you’ll have a very unhappy time [during retirement]. You’ve got to take up a sport, help with a charity. Plan for your retirement. The best form of keeping active is walking. If you possibly can, get out there in the fresh air, go and help people, be part of your village or your area, and look after your neighbours. Don’t just watch TV.” Indeed, Mary shows no signs of slowing down


her busy lifestyle. But then if you were having as much fun as she is, would you?


All in the genes


Mary’s mother Marjorie lived up to the age of 105, so longevity is very much in the TV presenter’s genes. “I feel I am very fortunate to be fit and healthy at my age,” said


Mary in an interview with the Yorkshire Post. “A lot of my peers aren’t, so I do feel lucky. I put it down to good genes, a healthy diet and a little bit of exercise.” Talking to The Guardian, however, Mary said she didn’t necessarily


want to live as long as her mother. “My mother was in very good health until the last few months. And health is key, isn’t it? “I have no desire to be a centenarian. I think 90 is a great time.


You’ve had a good innings.” Thankfully Mary’s current state of health and vitality suggest she


has many more enjoyable years ahead of her – and that’s something we’re all very happy about.


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