Inside Josie Gibson’s incredible 6-stone weight loss with one key diet change

It might be years since Josie Gibson gave birth to her adorable son Reggie-James back in September 2018 but with one key diet change she has kept her weight within a healthy range.

The star, who revealed in 2019 secrets of her impressive weight loss journey which saw her shrink from a size 18 to a 12 in only nine weeks in 2013. Josie stunned fans with her body transformation which saw her lose an impressive six stone in just one year.

Inspiration at the time came after a holiday snap left her shocked by her appearance, motivating her to drop from 16st 7lb and a size 18 to 10st 2lb.

Meticulous planning including smashing her workout routines and adhering to a strict diet. She banished all sugar (except natural sugars found in fruits) from her meal plans after discovering she’d been hooked on the sweet stuff for two decades, and used inspiration via a picture of Raquel Welch stuck onto her fridge door as fitness inspiration.

Josie, who might have more reasons that just looking fabulous to be happy about after being spotted hand-holding with Stephen Mulhern on April 13, has always celebrated her achievements.

She said on social media at the time: “Bye bye back fat! ! ! Sorry you have to see this! ” before adding: “I’m so nearly there, I have my waist back and it feels amazing. I only want to be a size 12! ! I haven’t put a lot of pressure on myself and I have not exercised like I used to but it’s coming off.”

Josie Gibson is glowing in every aspect of her life right now and has the balance just right
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Josie has turned her life around since becoming a mum and has reaped the benefits
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A fortnight after showcasing her stunning new shape Josie shared a series of Instagram videos packed with advice and insights for new mums looking to lose their baby weight.

OK! takes a look at the lowdown on how she has transformed into one of the nation’s best loved TV presenters…

Indulge in one cheat meal, not a whole day

Josie stuck to a programme called The Unthinkable which suggests taking a full day off each week to eat whatever you fancy.

But according to her, moderation is key.

“So I did the six-day plan on Do The Unthinkable, which entitled me to one day off. Now on that one day off, I had one cheat meal – I didn’t go crazy and drink 10 bottles of wine and binge all day on food and chocolate and all the naughty things I haven’t been having, I just had my one cheat and that was it,” she revealed to fans online.

“So if you’ve got that one day off, don’t undo all your hard work. Just have your one cheat meal and enjoy it. Don’t have a day binge.”

Josie has always been incredibly open and honest with her fans
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Do 30 minutes of exercise every single day

The 39 year old emphasised the value of her daily fitness routine, even when she wasn’t up for it.

“Make time for that workout, and I need to take my own bloody advice, actually,” she confessed to followers.

“The hardest thing about a workout is thinking about doing it. Most of the time when I’ve just cracked on with it, I didn’t have time to think about it and talk myself out of it. Plus, when I finish a workout I’ve felt so proud of myself and so happy with myself.

“I love that strong feeling that you get when you’re getting fit and healthy again. So make time for that half an hour a day, you won’t regret it,” she advised.

Intermittent fasting

Josie has always taken a sensible and realistic approach to diet and fitness
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For those looking to slim down, Josie’s advice on intermittent fasting could be a game-changer. She credits her impressive weight loss journey to eating within an eight-hour window, which not only helps cut calories but may also reduce bloating by allowing a longer period between the last meal of the day and bedtime.

“The way you eat your meals is very important. I eat my meals within an eight-hour period. So I’d wake up in the morning and have my breakfast about 8 or 9am, then I’d have my lunch at midday, 1pm, and then I’d have my tea at 4pm, so it was all digested in an eight-hour period, which gives me 16 hours then to metabolise and digest my food properly,” Josie shared.

Be realistic with your goals

The star is a big supporter of losing weight sensibly and with a ‘be kind on yourself’ approach
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When it comes to tackling a significant weight loss goal, Josie suggests breaking it down into manageable chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed and giving up.

“I started over 16 stone and I broke it down to 6lb segments, so every time I lost 6lb I got a treat,” she explained.

“I got two pairs of trainers, I’m going on a spa day with my friends, and it just makes you look forward to that 6lb weight-loss.”

“You can do it every 7lb, but 6lb you get more treats,” she laughed. “So break it down into small segments and really reward yourself – and believe it or not, weight loss can actually be quite good fun.”

Josie, pictured with Reggie nowadays, is a fantastic mum and takes being healthy seriously

Be kind to yourself

And for those feeling the pressure, Josie’s top tip is to ease up on oneself.

“My number one tip would be to not put any stress on yourself,” Josie advised.

“I’ve had a lot of questions from new mummies and I know with childbirth comes a lot of weight gain, but don’t put pressure on yourself. You’ve just brought a life into the world, your body needs to recover from childbirth. You are probably sleep deprived, your sleep is when you recover. Do it when you’re good and ready.

“I waited until Reggie was three months old and I’d just put him on to the bottle as well.”

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