Lorraine Stanley has previously shocked fans after showing off her incredible five-stone weight loss.
The soap star, 45, – who played scruffy Karen Taylor in EastEnders from 2017 to 2024 – has shared with fans the insightful hacks that led her to a healthier lifestyle.
The actress frequently praised her pal and fitness guru Louise, as well as her nutritionist friend which ‘clued her up when it came to what she was eating day-to-day’.
Her gruelling daily workouts and a well-balanced food regime had a positive impact in Lorraine’s life, who said of her journey: ‘I’m enjoying it and I feel better for it.’
Spilling her diet hacks while chatting to Woman’s Own magazine, Lorraine said: ‘My mate Louise is my fitness guru. I’ve got her to thank for it.’
The actress – who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet – recalled: ‘I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate.’
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Lorraine Stanley, 48, has previously shocked fans after showing off her incredible five-stone weight loss (pictured in October 2024)
The soap star – who played scruffy Karen Taylor in EastEnders from 2017 to 2024 – has shared with fans the insightful hacks that led her to a healthier lifestyle (pictured on the soap in 2022)
She recently shared new photos of her incredible five stone weight loss as she speaks out on her recent health kick.
In the months since she has embarked on a lifestyle change, and this week shared a new Instagram photo as she proudly showed off her slimmer frame.
Sharing a snap from a recent event, Lorraine looked gorgeous in a green and pink print co-ord.
Taking to her Instagram story, she also revealed a new milestone in her lifestyle overhaul, telling fans: “I’m five months sober and still had a good night dancing! #Sobriety.”
Lorraine’s former co-stars rushed to the comments to praise the actress, with Diane Parish, who plays Denise in EastEnders, writing: ‘You look incredible!’
Martin Fowler actor James Bye agreed, gushing in the comments: ‘Look at you skinny minny xx miss you mate xx’
Since last year, the actress has undergone a body transformation and has shared some pictures with her social media followers along the way.
Lorraine lost five stone in 12 months and now feels better than ever.
The actress frequently praised her pal and fitness guru Louise, as well as her nutritionist friend which ‘clued her up when it came to what she was eating day-to-day’
The screen alum – who lost 12lbs in her first six weeks on the new diet – recalled: ‘I’ve eaten a lot of boiled eggs, fish, chicken, no carbs, no crisps and no chocolate
Lorraine lost five stone in 12 months and now feels better than ever after being axed from EastEnders (pictured left in June 2023 and right in October 2024)
Taking to her Instagram story earlier this week she also revealed a new milestone in her lifestyle overhaul, telling fans: “I’m five months sober’
Lorraine looked noticeably slimmer in another picture taken at the London Marathon where she cheered on snooker player Frankie Jakeway
On Instagram at the time, she said: ‘What a difference a year makes.
‘Five stone down, feeling good, clean living, healthy choices, new me, healthy mummy.’
Her axing was as part of a shock cast shake-up and her final scenes were aired in December 2023.
Lorraine previously revealed she is struggling to find new acting gigs following her shock exit.
She later shared some of her struggles in a candid Instagram story – as she looked for new acting roles after starring on the BBC series for seven years.
Lorraine shared a picture of a self-made audition room with plenty of panels, lights, a tripod and a chair, as she prepared to do self-tape some brand-new audition clips to send.
She admitted her struggle to manage the equipment and told fans how Zack Morris – who played her on-screen son Keegan Baker – gave her a few very useful tips on how to create an authentic setting.
Zack leads the cast of Disney+’s Goosebumps as Isaiah Howard, as he continues his career in the US.
‘Self tape setup in the loft, I’m so not technical but I’m proud I’ve managed to set it up all by myself with advice on equipment by @_zack_morris,’ she captioned.
‘Just finished one and it’s hard work… I’ll get there.
‘It’a struggle watching yourself back & not being highly critical on yourself… just let it go and send it #SENT.’