Adam Thomas has been applauded as he showed off the results of his body transformation. The former Emmerdale star took to Instagram on Monday evening (June 6) to share a glimpse into his journey after admitting to hiding his body for years.
In the last few months Adam has enlisted the help of his twin brother Scott and his self-built community Food4Thoughts to transform himself, not just physically, after becoming "sick of revolving my life around this anxiety" of taking his top off on holiday or appearing on TV.
Sharing a video of his progress, the Manchester actor could be seen alongside Scott, who many may recognise from Love Island, telling the F4T community that he felt 'apprehensive' about his journey ahead as pictures of him before making a change flashed on the screen.
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"I genuinely just want to feel comfortable in my own skin. And this is something I have struggled with for years. No one has seen my body," he says before admitting his 'insecurity' has had an affect on all aspects of his life. "I just want to be happy," he adds before clips of Adam working out play out on screen.
The 33-year-old then shows off his new ripped physique but more importantly, shows him enjoying a splash in the pool with his son, Teddy, during a family holiday and sharing happier times with his children and wife, Caroline.
"I still can't believe I'm actually posting this," he wrote alongside the video to his one million followers. "For years I haven't felt comfortable in my own skin, not even the people who are closest to me would catch me with my top off. It's been a massive fear of mine for years to the point where I would even turn down opportunities.
"From television appearances to even lying by the pool on a family holiday, if it involved going shirtless the answer would be no. I was sick of revolving my life around this anxiety I had and decided it was finally time to make a change"
He went on: "My brother Scott and my best friend Eden hated seeing how much this fear was holding me back, they promised me @food4thoughts would help. These are 2 guys I trust more than anything, I've watched them both go through their own transformations so I knew if anyone was going to get me there it would be them. I put 100% trust into F4T and I can't begin to explain how thankful I am for everything they have done for me."
Adam later said: "I still can't believe the way I feel right now, this has genuinely changed my entire life. I have more time, more confidence and even my family and friends have noticed it too. Thank you boys @scott.thomas @edens_in_the_clouds_ You changed my life."
Scott was among the first to comment, writing: "Ah bro. Can’t describe how proud I am man…I know how badly you wanted this and you’ve done it man!! So proud to be part of your journey man and I know there is no going back for you now." Their older brother Ryan, best known for appearing in Coronation Street, replied: "Wow!" before sharing Adam's video to his own Instagram Story, telling his younger sibling he was 'very proud'.
Gemma Atkinson also wrote: "Yes Adam!!!" while former X Factor star Jake Quickenden commented: " Well in bro." Former Pussycat Doll and Dancing on Ice star Kimberley Wyatt shared: " Well done you!!!" as friend and former Corrie and Hollyoaks star Chris Fountain added: "Great work bro. Proud of you."
And it even made fans emotional. @sambell88 said: "Incredible!!!! This video is well emotional & seeing how happy you are enjoying life with your family & friends now you’re more comfortable in yourself is wonderful to see #inspirational." @livvia_hinchin replied: "What a incredible story with the happiest ending, you look amazing Adam well done."
@sam89ellis commented: "Wow incredible! What an achievement and a true inspiration." @imfeelingg22 added: "You know why I love your family so much? You all are so honest and vocal about your struggles and honestly it’s so inspiring to others. Growth is great whether it’s physically or emotionally but we all fall and great to see all of you work on stuff and improve yourself. Keep being great all 3 of you."
Adam's transformation comes just weeks after Ryan showed off his own. The former Jason Grimshaw actor showed off the results of his incredible 12-week body transformation as he took part in ITV's The Games last month.
