But the 28-year-old did so in the best way possible – proving that her new trim figure is down to hard work and dedication, not editing skills.

Former TOWIE star Lauren flashed her pins in a sexy new picture recently, looking so good that some fans immediately jumped the conclusion that she'd got a bit carried away with the airbrush.

However a few days later, during a night out with her man Jake McLean, Lauren posted another snap of her legs, simply captioned: "#chanel #valentino #legs #dateNight [sic]."

Lauren also used her magazine column to dismiss the claims, admitting that the speculation is actually a compliment.

She wrote in new! magazine: "Some people accused me of Photoshopping the picture, which is ridiculous.

"I know I'm going to get that now because I look different. Until some people see me in real life, they won't believe I look like that.

"Some people said I had Photoshopped my hand before. Why would I edit my hand? If anything, I take it all as a compliment because it means my training is really paying off."

As well as her new body, Lauren's got plenty to smile about with her and Jake's relationship going from strength to strength.

The couple recently posed for a joint magazine photo shoot, admitting that they're thinking about starting a family.