Renowned British actress Hannah Waddingham boasts a well-toned physique even at 51, which might make many think that she follows a strict diet. But the reality regarding Waddingham's approach towards food is quite far from that.

The Emmy-winning Ted Lasso actress once disclosed what she eats for breakfast during her conversation with The Guardian in 2023. Waddingham starts her day with a sizeable meal containing "scrambled eggs, sourdough toast, spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, olive oil, and a little drizzle of balsamic and chilli salt, with a lovely oat milk latte."

While this doesn't seem to be a junk-filled breakfast, Waddingham does consume a few stuff that most health-conscious people would stay away from. During her 2023 interview with Eating Well, she revealed that her go-to snack was "potato chips."

The 51-year-old also said, "All day, every day, I have to limit myself, because I could get into a lot of trouble."

Well, Waddingham's favorite holiday season comfort meal also isn't something that most would keep in the category of healthy foods.

She said, "I’d say roast is my go-to."

The British singer-actress had also named the same dish as her chosen Sunday dinner, mentioning to The Guardian:

"A roast, always, usually out somewhere. Although yesterday my daughter said that it’s been a while since I’ve cooked one. I’m a good cook, but because I’m always running around, I use it as an excuse not to. But getting told off by your child – you need to lean into that a bit."

However, despite consuming some things that most health-conscious people would stay away from, she has a few planned measures to keep herself healthy.

"I'm a single mama, and I like to keep myself well. As long as you're looking after your skin from the inside out: plenty of water, loads of veg, start with the protein on your plate, and workout—then I don't think you need to worry too much."

But Waddingham also clarified that she doesn't believe in the concept of dieting.

"I just feel like you've got to do the protein and the veg first. Whatever else you have after that, you've got to a good place already. Diets? Taking things out? Absolutely not. Life’s too short."

Well, Hannah Waddingham also talked about her workout routine, but that had a rather unconventional choice.

Hannah Waddingham's Boogie Boarding Approach to Maintain Her Fitness

Just like Hannah Waddingham doesn't believe in maintaining a strict diet, she follows the same approach regarding her fitness.

Speaking with Women's Health in March 2025, she didn't have any hesitation in admitting that she was nowhere near a "gym bunny."

Talking about maintaining her appearance, she said, "I am, and will always be, very proud not to be a skinny Minnie. It's just not how I'm built. And I'm a mother, so I'm not a big gym bunny."

However, she performs an activity quite occasionally that keeps her fit like she is today. The Fall Guys actress said:

"I’m a demon boogie boarder. I’m brilliant."

The activity that Waddingham called boogie boarding is also known as bodyboarding. It is a modified form of surfing where the rider lies or kneels on a short and light foam board to surf across the ocean waves.

According to Women's Health, boogie boarding or bodyboarding is a workout that targets multiple muscles at once and helps boost both muscular and cardiovascular strength.

Well, Waddingham's toned physique, even at 51, says that her approach towards food and fitness works substantially for her.

Now that you know her outlook towards eating and working out, are you planning to follow it?

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Written by

Souvik Roy

Edited by

Yash Kotak