You may or may not watch TOWIE, but you’ll probably be aware of Lauren Goodger – and whether, at the moment, she’s perceived to be‘fat’ or ‘thin’. In the new issue of Grazia, Lauren exclusively reveals how it feels to have her body discussed on a daily basis.
At the time of Lauren's interview with Grazia, a flurry of tabloid headlines suggested she’s on the verge of leaving The Only Way Is Essex after a row with the show’s producers. She’s under strict instructions not to talk about it, but it isn’t at the forefront of her mind anyway. Instead, she’s scrolling down her crystal-covered smartphone, looking at pictures of herself on a gossip website. ‘I shouldn’t, but sometimes I can’t help myself,’ she says.
Since being flung into the public eye, Lauren’s coped with incredible scrutiny – much of it focused on her weight. At 25 years old, 5ft 6in and a size 10/12, Lauren is a slim girl. ‘There’s this weird fascination with my size,’ she says.‘I am curvy, and my weight goes up and down – but from day one, the attention always seems to have been on me. It does get you down. I think people forget I’m a real person with feelings.’ It really is extraordinary. Last week, on one website alone, there was a near-daily update on how much weight Lauren had supposedly lost (she’s currently on a one-meal-a-day diet).
Pick up the latest issue of Grazia to read about the time Lauren was reduced to tears following her appearance at the National Television Awards and her aim of dropping two dress sizes. Get thee to a newstand pronto!
Kerry Chaplin (Tue May 01 10:52:39 BST 2012): lauren u r gorgeous I'm a size 12 and feel huge I'm now starting the cambridge diet u r amazing honey xxxx.
Kate Little Phoenix Bruce (Tue May 01 12:27:06 BST 2012): Fat? thin? maybe shes' just normal like the rest of us!
Olivia Kate Hempstead (Tue May 01 12:28:32 BST 2012): I love this dress where is it from?
Lisa Smith (Tue May 08 06:49:53 BST 2012): ^ yes.
Jae Godwin (Tue May 01 16:46:06 BST 2012): I'm 5'2 and I'm a size 12/14 and I say if u dnt like the way I look then dnt look :)) I think lauren should be proud of who she is and not worry about what people say or think of her because they are just jel :)) u are beautiful and dnt think anything different :)) xx 
Anna Lahert (Tue May 01 17:25:15 BST 2012): Where is this dress from please? It's gorgeous! x
Kelly Widley Jarrett (Tue May 01 22:48:45 BST 2012): Please tell us where the dress is from? It's gorgeous ! 
Siobhan Curley (Wed May 02 21:21:44 BST 2012): Where is this dress from! someone answer please!
Hannah Allcock (Sun May 06 12:15:00 BST 2012): Would also love to know where this dress is from... Lauren looks lovely. X
Cristina Ferraz-smith (Wed May 09 23:04:16 BST 2012): Such a lovely picture, one of your best Lauren, so chic and sophisticated, the pose is lovely :-)
Charlotte O'Leary (Tue Jun 05 14:37:34 BST 2012): The dress is called "MSGM Dress Full Skirt Floral" from ASOS and it's £515!
