Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley, who played Eva Price on the ITV soap, sent her fans wild as she showed off her weight loss transformation.
The soap siren recently welcomed daughter Iris with her husband Tom Pitfield, and they also shared son Alfie together.
After putting on weight during her pregnancy, Catherine admitted she found it hard to shift the weight after welcoming her daughter.
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But after overhauling her lifestyle, Catherine revealed she shed two and a half stone as she unveiled the results on social media.
In a mirror selfie, Catherine posed in a skimpy crop top and black leggings as she highlighted her toned figure and washboard stomach.
She wrote: “This time last year I was 2.5 stones heavier. I’d given birth a few weeks ago and didn’t recognise myself anymore.”
“I suffered with hyperemesis and hormonal insomnia throughout my pregnancy. Which meant I averaged around 2 hours sleep a night for 6 months. We tried everything to help me sleep/feel better and nothing worked. I felt dreadful.”
“Whilst I was pregnant with Alfie I felt great and was weight training till I was 8 months pregnant. I felt strong and recovery was so fast. With Iris I felt so weak and vulnerable. Combined with two failed epidurals and needing plenty of rehabilitation for my spine and pelvis, recovery has been much longer this time.”
She added: “But I’m finally back to my PB at the gym and feeling stronger and fitter than ever. It’s been really hard at times but for me – But – having children means I want to give them the best version of me, and I want to live for as long as I can. I train and eat well for me AND them. I train so I’m mentally and physically strong for whatever role I play next.
“I train so I can feel good about myself. I train to relieve stress. I train so I sleep better. It’s been worth the slog- and I’m showing up each day to maintain things- mentally and physically. Mommas… I know it’s hard right now- but you CAN feel like you again. Keep going!!!! Do not give up!! Show up for yourself AND the kids.”
Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for the compliments to come pouring in from her friends fans and friends.
I’m A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher wrote: “back like she never left!!! What a journey! Xxxx”.
Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson, who is pregnant with her second child, commented with a string of praise emojis.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
