Julie Malone has had the backing of son and former co-star Tom Jr and plenty of fans as she embarked on a fitness mission at the end of a tough few weeks after the death of much loved dog Lucy.
Julie and husband Tom are back on screen for the new series of the Channel 4 show but, while millions of viewers are used to seeing her sat on the sofa, Julie has been pounding the streets this week after making a vow to get fit.
Julie has been taking advantage of the glorious weather we've had so far this and got out walking, setting herself daily step targets,
The Gogglebox favourite filmed herself on one of her daily strolls and, with her phone in selfie mode, said: "Well day five of keeping fit, getting my 10,000 steps in. Listening to Earth Wind & Fire, walking around the beautiful Victoria Park."
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One of the first people to comment on the post was Tom Jr, who shocked fans last year when he quit Gogglebox last year. He told her: "Well done mum."
Dancing on Ice and Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter also responded to Julie's video, writing: "Go on julie !!! Round Vicky park!!" Julie replied: "I m trying did 12,000 steps today to ,I will never be slim again but maybe slimmer haha. Take care lovely."
Support also came in from Julie and Tom Snr's many Instagram followers too. One told her: "Keep it up, you will feel better. I started working out and getting my steps in on 1st Feb, did a whole month of daily workouts for Macmillan and March is walk 100 Miles for Mind charity, which I’ve gone past my 100 miles already. I feel a million times better for working out daily."
A second commented: "Good work... working on your self is important and walking is good to clear your mind well done Julie," with another posting: "Well done Julie, you got this."
Last week Julie and Tom thanked Gogglebox fans for their kind wishes, following the death of their beloved dog Lucy. Posting a picture of her with Lucy on he family's Instagram account, Julie wrote: "H eartfelt thanks for all your kind comments ,they mean a lot. We were so privileged to have Lucy and her sister Izzy. The house just doesn't seem the same."
