CAROL Vorderman's social media posts of her "living her best life" are doing wonders for Wales and paddleboarding.

The former Countdown star and author has been keeping her Instagram followers regular updated as she enjoys the summer in Pembrokeshire.

Despite nipping back and forth for TV work, Carol has been posting pictures of her out on the water.

Swimwear photos, posted by the 60-year-old who promotes body positivity with messages like "rock with what you've got, sista" have also been well received by fans.

North Wales Pioneer: Carol Vorderman in West Wales. Image: Carol Vorderman/Instagram

Her latest photo in a new swimming costume as 18,000 likes and counting on Instagram.

She posted: Another day....another excuse to get in a costume and on the water....Happy Whatever Day It Is everyone."

Follower, stevenkeily repolied: "Oh Carol.... It certainly is going to be a happy day now.... Have a brilliant day paddling."

And andypandy1111 commented: "Love you in your costumes."

Her posts about paddleboarding, using the hashtag #paddleboarding, have got people interested in the activity that is growing in popularity in north and mid Wales.

She posted: "I still fall in sometimes but someone told me a GREAT TRICK for paddleboarding beginners.....it's this...

"DON'T LOOK DOWN AT YOUR BOARD

"Omg look at the horizon and your legs kinda deal with the bumps and swells....

"Honestly made the biggest difference for me.

North Wales Pioneer: Carol Vorderman in West Wales. Image: Carol Vorderman/Instagram

One of her most popular images recently was a picture of her being blasted in the face from the air from her paddleboard.

Carol posted: "Lols.....I love doing this when you release the air from your paddleboard, it's like a Billy Big Bo*****s wind machine on a photoshoot 😂😂😂

"Ah...I forgot the make up bit...Soz...don't show it to the kids or they'll get nightmares."

Far from having nightmares, followers complimented Carol on the candid image.

Follower Johnnyfitz1968 said: "No makeup needed at all Carol."

Born in Bedford, Bedfordshire, Carol's mum brought the family back to home town of Prestatyn.

North Wales Pioneer: Carol Vorderman in West Wales. Image: Carol Vorderman/Instagram

She attended Blessed Edward Jones Catholic High School in Rhyl before studying engineering at Cambridge.

After leaving Countdown in 2008, the 60-year-old has remained a regular on our screens, appearing on Strictly, I'm a Celebrity, and Loose Women.