Pop Idol legend Michelle McManus has shared the results of her incredible weight loss journey.
The Scottish TV star, 44, claimed she felt “lost and out of control” before losing 9st during her major transformation. On Tuesday (September 3), Michelle took to social media to share her dramatic results.
She advised fans on how she dropped the weight in just 17 months. Michelle penned: “Over the past few weeks, so many lovely people have messaged to ask how I managed to drop 9st over the past 17 months.
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“Before this change of lifestyle, I was stuck in a cycle, endlessly searching for that elusive magic diet wand, believing it was out there, waiting to instantly turn me into the best version of myself.
(Image: @ladym_mcmanus/Instagram)
“I’d daydream about finding it, waving my wand, and bingo, becoming the person I always thought I needed to be to find happiness. But here’s the truth, that magic wand doesn’t exist. What I’ve discovered instead is something even more powerful, the right support. I was at a point where I felt completely lost and out of control, unsure of where to turn next.”
She then revealed she had turned to a life coach after a friend had suggested it was a smart move, to help her get back on track. She posted a pic with her coach and “guiding star” Liza Hardingbuck, who helped her achieve her goals.
(Image: @ladym_mcmanus/Instagram)
Michelle wrote: ‘As a Type 1 diabetic I chose to go carb-light to manage my insulin needs better. We also added a simple yet powerful element, at least 2.5 litres of water a day.
“This little tweak turned out to be a game-changer, helping to curb those cravings that could have easily derailed my progress in early days. But the true magic wasn’t in the meal plan or the water, it was in Liza.
“Having her by my side checking in every day and those weekly video calls, became the secret to my success. Her support and the accountability she provided kept me laser-focused on my goals.
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“That magic diet wand might be a myth, but in Liza I found something even better, my very own fairy godmother. With her help, the changes I once only dreamed of have finally come true Thank you so much dear Liza, I couldn’t have done any of it without you.”
Michelle won season two of Pop Idol back in 2003.
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