Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain reveals how she lost three stone

Nadiya Hussain says she used to be a size 16/18

Nadiya Hussain lost three stone in nine months (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Nadiya Hussain has told how she lost three stone in nine months by drinking four litres of water per day.

The Great British Bake Off winner, who says she was a size 16/18 before the diet, told Hello! Magazine after marrying her husband Abdal and having three children, she became “comfortable”.

“After I was married and a mum, I got comfortable, my husband loved me, the house was warm, I was happy. I was a size 16/18.”

Hussain, 30, decided to lose weight three years ago, initially trying meal replacements which she says didn’t suit her, despite resulting in losing a stone.

“Instead, I just ate smaller portions of food and walked a lot. I would do five meals before the kids got up and then go out again in the evening. I also drank four litres of water a day. Gradually, over nine months I lost three stone.”

Hussain, who gave an emotional winners speech stating she will never put “boundaries” on herself again, also spoke of her nerves ahead of GBBO.

“Before I did Bake Off I did wonder if, after 10 years of being at home, I was work ready. When I was called for the final 12 I nearly rang to tell them I couldn’t do it. My speech when I won came from somewhere deep.”

“With each week of Bake Off another boundary fell away until I felt completely open and free to run as far as I wanted. I feel there’s nothing I can’t do.”