Lauren Goodger couldn't eat due to grief of losing newborn daughter Lorena

Lauren Goodger lost 42 pounds in the wake of the tragic death of her baby newborn daughter.

The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star's baby daughter Lorena was born in July 2022 with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and lost her life.

The birthing tragedy came after Lauren’s ex-partner Jake McLean was killed in a car crash in Turkey, then in a matter of weeks

Lauren and boyfriend Charles Drury, who had been dating since October 2020, then separated following his arrest after an alleged assault at her Essex home on the night of their daughter’s funeral.

The harrowing grief Lauren experienced following Lorena's death meant she was unable to eat, but she has put on a stone as her mental health has improved.

Speaking to OK!, she said: "I lost nearly three stone after I lost Lorena because of the stress. I didn’t eat. I’m now eating again and I’ve put a stone back on because I’m being more healthy.

“I stayed indoors and I didn’t go out, and now I feel I’m in a better place mentally. This year is about focusing on me and getting back on track."

The 36-year-old TV personality admits that her 18-month-old daughter Larose - who she has with Charles - has been a "rock" for her and without she wouldn't have been able to have survived Lorena's death.

She said: “She’s the best. She’s the cheekiest little girl you will come across.

"She’s already an intelligent and independent woman. She makes me so proud every single day. She’s unbelievable. She’s my rock.

“After everything I went through, Larose is definitely my inspiration. She inspires me and she’s kept me going through the hardest times. Without her, I wouldn’t survive."