Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver made a "no brainer" change to her diet, leading her to lose three stone.
The soap star is best known as playing Eileen Grimshaw on the soap, but earlier this week the 59-year-old showcased her incredible transformation on Instagram. Wearing a pink suit and white trainers, fans said she looked like a "new woman".
However Sue's weight loss journey is said to have started many years ago in 2016. She made a lifestyle overhaul that helped her shed three stone, bringing her from a size 16 to a size 12, reports the Daily Record.
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The soap star appeared as Prima's cover star last month, Cleaver revealed that she lost some weight while competing on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2022. Despite surviving in the Australian jungle on meagre beans and rice, she prefers not to discuss this topic as "life is hard enough".
In an interview with the magazine she said: "There's always going to be outside pressure and unfair expectations placed on women, but I refuse to get pulled into it.
"That's why I’ll never promote anything weight-related, and it’s why I’d always rather compliment somebody on their smile or their outfit, rather than their weight."
Despite this mantra, Sue, who suffers from type 2 diabetes, has adopted more sustainable habits to slim down. In 2019, It was reported that one of the biggest steps she took to drop four dress sizes was to follow a Mediterranean diet.
The eating plan focuses on foods based on the traditions of countries like Greece and Italy and is said to be a recommended diet for diabetes sufferers to balance insulin levels. It incorporates plant based whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, healthy fats like olive oil and nuts.
While she may not like to dish out dieting tips, it is reported that Sue knew she would have to make some changes.
As reported by Wales Online, a source close to Sue previously told Woman Magazine: "She hasn't been this size since she was in her 30s. She's always been a self-confessed foodie, who admitted that over-indulgence was her Achilles Heel. Now, everything has changed."
They added that cutting down on certain foods was a "no brainer" for Sue. "She's in this for the long game and wants to live a long, happy and healthy life."
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