MAYA Jama has declared she’s naturally skinny and actually wants to put weight on, blasting the showbiz obsession with Ozempic rumours.
The svelte star, known for her incredible bikini body, says meal timing plays a key role in maintaining her shape.
Maya Jama shows off her incredible figure on a recent holidayCredit: Instagram/Mayajama
Maya says she is naturally skinny and has to work to stay strongCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Speaking on Capital XTRA , Maya offered her advice for anyone trying to gain weight.
She said: “Eat late. I don’t know if this is proper advice, but I eat late at night and then feel like it stays on my body.”
She has previously joked she could eat “basically every day”, giving fans a glimpse into her relaxed attitude towards food.
Despite her tiny frame, Maya has long insisted her figure comes down to genetics rather than strict dieting, and she often shuts down assumptions that she follows a rigid regime.
The presenter hit out at the showbiz obsession with like , saying slim stars are often wrongly accused of using them.
Maya said: “I don’t love that since Ozempic, anyone that’s slim, people are like, ‘Ozempic, Ozempic, Ozempic.’
“Some of us are naturally marga [skinny] and we don’t want to be. We like being a bit thicker, but it’s hard. Just bear that in mind, alright?”
“I know there’s no sympathy for the slimmers, but it’s a bit hard out here sometimes.”
She added: “My tip for the girlies trying to gain, though, is to lift weights. I’ve gained weight before and I will do it again.”
The presenter, 31, , also credits Pilates for helping her stay toned.
Maya has joked that she could eat McDonalds ‘every day’Credit: Instagram
Maya is dating footballer Ruben DiasCredit: Instagram
Maya says that she works out every day before filmingCredit: Instagram/Mayajama
Maya is a regular at reformer Pilates sessions at Nobu London.
She said: “Everyone I know is riding the Pilates wave, so I decided to start, and I’m absolutely loving it. It’s a lighter workout but you’re using every single muscle.
“You can also do it at midday, and it doesn’t leave you drenched with sweat. It’s the only form of exercise that I don’t have to talk myself into doing, and that’s a big thing for me.”
The TV star also revealed she never skips a workout, often waking early to squeeze one in before filming.
“When I’m away filming, I try to wake up early so I can fit in a workout before arriving on set. It helps get me in the zone,” she told Women’s Health.
Away from the cameras, Maya is a huge foodie and regularly shares snaps of indulgent meals with her followers.
Sharing on Instagram, the star said: “I don’t eat junk food 24/7… I eat very balanced and don’t place any restrictions.”
Maya has also admitted she doesn’t follow a strict diet, once saying she’s “quite unhealthy in general” despite her slim frame.
Instead, the star focuses on balance, mixing workouts with her love of takeaways and comfort food.
Maya credits Pilates with helping her maintain her figureCredit: Instagram/@mayajama
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