Soap actress Lisa Riley is best known for her role as Mandy Dingle in the long-running ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a part she has played since 1995. Lisa has been open about her remarkable 12 stone weight loss and shared how she achieved it.
Over 18 months, Lisa went from a size 28 to a size 12 by making key lifestyle changes. She focused on cutting out snacking, replacing takeaways with regular gym workouts, and choosing healthier food options.
Now, as she prepares to join the next series of I'm A Celebrity..., there are rumors Lisa might adopt a simpler diet of rice and beans while in the jungle. During the Bushtucker trials, she may also face eating unusual foods such as fish eyeballs and kangaroo testicles.
Lisa has been honest about the difficulties following her weight loss, including dealing with over 1.5 stone of excess skin folds. She has openly discussed these struggles in public appearances.
In 2017, Lisa appeared on This Morning to talk about her weight loss and her documentary Lisa Riley's Baggy Body Club. Speaking with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, she shared insights into how she created a healthier lifestyle.
Lisa said: "What happened was I decided to lose weight for me."
Summary: Lisa Riley’s inspiring 12 stone weight loss combined healthy eating, exercise, and personal determination, despite challenges with excess skin after her transformation.
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