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Fern Britton's wholesome new life by the sea: How TV star has rebuilt herself as a successful author, shed five stone and embraced a healthy routine in Cornwall as her ex husband Phil Vickery cuts ties after painful end to their 20-year marriage

Now, favouring a wholesome life by the sea, the TV presenter turned author, 67, spends her days writing novels and working out in her home gym, accompanied by her pet cats.

Now, favouring a wholesome life by the sea, the TV presenter turned author, 67, spends her days writing novels and working out in her home gym, accompanied by her pet cats Dr Iain Mackerel and Barbara. After 'getting her life back on track' she is now a Sunday Times bestselling author and is an incredible 5 stone down after cutting out sugar from her diet and taking part in 6am gym classes. Fern added: 'If we can manage to consume a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, while minimising processed foods, sugars and excessive salt, we'll be doing ourselves a real favour in the long term.'

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