'I am lucky to be itty-bitty in the bosom department, so I appear much thinner': Tamara Beckwith under the microscope

By Yvonne Swann For The Daily Mail

Published: 18:15 EST, 8 February 2016 | Updated: 18:56 EST, 8 February 2016

Tamara says she has always been slim, not skinny and, with a little restraint, she can eat what she likes

Tamara says she has always been slim, not skinny and, with a little restraint, she can eat what she likes

'It' girl and TV personality Tamara Beckwith, 45, answers our health quiz

CAN YOU RUN UP THE STAIRS?

Yes. I have two younger children, aged one and seven, and they keep me pretty active. I also live in London, so am able to walk everywhere. I love so many sports but am accused of being a teensy bit lazy. I go to a high-intensity dance class. I also love a personal trainer - nothing more spoiling than a trainer forcing you to do what you should want to do anyway.

GET YOUR FIVE A DAY?

Probably. All of the family munch merrily on raw carrots, cucumber, celery, cauliflower, peppers with hummus. We also have green juice, kiwi with granola and natural yoghurt to kick-start our day. I am married to an Italian who is a wonderful cook. It goes without saying pasta is popular in my home - however, we've switched to Kamut pasta, made with organic, wholegrain wheat, which is very nutritious and just as delicious.

EVER DIETED?

I am blessed in this department. I have always been slim, not skinny and, with a little restraint, I can eat what I like. I do love naughty sweeties, crisps and the odd Cadbury's Flake, but all in moderation. I am one of those annoying people who can eat half a Twix and save the other finger for a rainy day! I am also lucky to be itty-bitty in the bosom department, so I appear much thinner than I am.

ANY VICES?

I drink champagne with ice possibly a little too fondly, but I am trying to grow up gracefully.

EVER HAVE PLASTIC SURGERY?

I am pretty determined that will never happen.

ANY FAMILY AILMENTS?

My mother dying, aged 68 in 2011 from endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus lining) was a wake-up call for me. She was never ill and we were all just in shock. I think we as a family are very on it with regular check-ups for everything now.

'I drink champagne with ice possibly a little too fondly, but I am trying to grow up gracefully'

'I drink champagne with ice possibly a little too fondly, but I am trying to grow up gracefully'

COPE WELL WITH PAIN?

I always thought I was a bit of a wussy, but having had three children and come through remarkably unscathed I now know I am tough as old boots.

WORST ILLNESS OR INJURY?

Touch wood, nothing to report. I occasionally get a sort of unexplainable hivey rash. I've just seen a dermatologist in Austria who thinks it could be stress-related and due to supreme exertion - such as my efforts in The Jump (the TV winter sports competition).

IS SEX IMPORTANT?

I do love naughty sweeties, crisps and the odd Cadbury's Flake

I believe it is. My husband would argue I don't give it nearly enough emphasis!

EVER BEEN DEPRESSED?

Not properly. I'm one of life's eternal optimists. And I live by my grandfather's motto of 'keep buggering on . . .'

HANGOVER CURE?

If only I had one!

WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE?

Mostly I can sleep any time, anywhere. Though if I am having to get up at silly o'clock, I wake up every hour until the alarm goes off...

LIKE TO LIVE FOR EVER?

No - but I would like to live to see my three beautiful children grow up and give me a couple of gorgeous grandchildren.

Tamara is one of the founders of the Gynaecological Cancer Fund. gcfund. co.uk. The Jump, Channel 4, Sun, 7.30pm. 

 

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