How much do you spend per week?
About £300 for me, my husband Pete and my two boys.
Describe your daily diet...
I’ve been on a weight-loss journey and have lost 2st, after gaining weight during the menopause and lockdown. I’d still like to lose a bit more, so I’m being incredibly boring at the moment.
In the morning, I have a SlimFast Café Latte shake, followed by another at lunch. In the evening, I like a hot and cold salad, with lettuce, rocket, spinach, cucumbers, peppers, toasted pine nuts, grilled halloumi and a piece of lemon sole. I also like a lasagne or spaghetti Bolognese made with vegetarian mince – Pete says it tastes better than the meat version – or penne pasta with tomato and basil sauce. I love making curries on the Aga, too.
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What do you snack on?
If I get time to meal prep, I make a little salad box with chopped cucumber and celery, with houmous or a low-fat garlic dip.
Is there anything you refuse to eat?
Octopus or squid – they’re like giant spiders. Since last year, we have made a conscious effort to cut down on meat after watching animal welfare documentaries. I’m now more aware of animal cruelty. I still eat fish and I’m mindful of how much saturated fat I have.
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1 of 14Magali Gorré
"If you're gonna cross me, you'd better not cross me. You don't mess with Magali."Magali starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire in 2015. Although the housewife only appeared in series one and two, after shouting-matches and rifts, she definitely left a lasting impression on her co-stars. Magali even found herself wrapped up in a twitter-spat with RHOC star Ester Dee in spring 2018, when Ester claimed she didn't know who Magali was.
2 of 14Magali Gorré
Four years on, Magali is still living the highlife. The football-mum prides herself on her luxurious lifestyle, which she regularly shares with her 100k+ Instagram followers.
3 of 14Missé Beqiri
Missé Beqiri joined the RHOC cast in April 2016 for series three, but by series five in March 2017, Missé had been demoted to a 'guest housewife'.
4 of 14Missé Beqiri
The model divorced her footballer husband of two years, Anders Lindegaard and got together with no other than Jake Hall - yes, Chloe Lewis' ex from TOWIE. Missé and Jake went on to get engaged and have a daughter together, River. But it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the two reality stars - as Jake received a brief restraining orderto stay away from Missé in December 2018. The pair are back together and co-parenting baby River and Missé's son from her marriage with Anders.
5 of 14Ampika Pickston
Ampika Pickston was an original housewife - joining the RHOC family in series one and lasting until 2017, when she left after series five.
6 of 14Ampika Pickston
After a long on/off relationship with partner Mark, Ampika revealed in July 2018 that she was engaged after a new whirlwind romance. Whilst Ampika continues to keep her mystery romance under wraps, she promotes her own weightloss company - Skinny Revolution throughout her social media.
7 of 14Leanne Brown
Fans were shocked when OG cast member Leanne Brown didn't return for series six in spring 2018. After an upsetting feud and long court battle with ex-bestie Dawn, Leanne decided to call it quits on the ITVBe show.
8 of 14Leanne Brown
Leanne still keeps her fans up to date with her enviable WAG lsityle - and reportedly even has a tell-all memoir in the pipeline.
9 of 14Stacey Forsey
Stacey Forsey became a guest-housewife in series one (no - we don't remember either) before joining the cast full time for series three - six.She was demoted to 'friend' status by series seven.
10 of 14Stacey Forsey
Nowadays the artist-turned-writer promotes her lifestyle brand and book, Sweet Treats, through Instagram.
11 of 14Nermina Pieters-Mekic
Nermina lasted just under a year on the hit ITVBe show before producers made her a 'guest-housewife'.
12 of 14Nermina Pieters-Mekic
According the Nermina's website, the aspiring pop-star has begun a new chapter of her life focusing on re-establishing her music and modelling career in the UK and worldwide, whilst enjoying her suburban life with her husband, dogs and horses.
13 of 14Lauren Simon
OG housewife Lauren lasted an incredible eight series on the show and was loved by fans for saying exactly what she thought. Remember that squirm-inducing scene with Taylor Ward and Sam Reece? Exactly.
14 of 14Lauren Simon
We were devastated when Lauren quit the show before series nine. Her on / off friend Dawn Ward said: "Lauren has some personal stuff going on."Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on."In January 2020 it was revealed that Lauren's back. Yaaas.
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Verdict
Nutritionist Juliette Kellow says, “It’s great Debbie is eating a more plant-based diet. Fish is a good way to boost heart-friendly omega-3 fats, while dairy adds calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones.
“She has done well with her weight loss and could aim to swap her shakes for breakfasts such as porridge, and lunches like soup with wholegrain bread.”
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