Claire Sweeney reveals incredible two stone weight loss – after friend told her she was fat
The mum of one, 46, has dropped two dress sizes by revamping her diet and fitness regime
CLAIRE Sweeney has revealed how her whopping two stone weight loss was sparked when a pal bluntly labelled her "fat" to her face.
The theatre star has dropped two dress sizes - from a UK 14 to a 10 - by hitting the gym hard and following a SlimFast meal plan since February.
The ex Brookside actress admitted it was a pal's candid comments that prompted her fitness focus and told "It was at the end of Chitty and one of my friends said to me: 'Claire you're looking fat'.
"He was that blunt with me and he said it was upsetting him.
"He encouraged me.
Mum-of-one Claire, who gave birth to son Jaxon two years ago, said her realisation came when she bought some new sexy lingerie yet was left a little disappointed when she stripped in front of the mirror.
She added: "I thought you've got a great big belly, big thighs, come on and sort yourself out.
"I thought that's it - I'm going to get my pre-baby body back.
"It's been five years since I've been this weight."
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Claire, 46, has revealed the secret to her stunning figure has been cutting back on booze and taking up Bikram Yoga.
She trains about four times a week with the help of PT pal Sarah Williams and admitted she used a snap of her figure from when she presented 60 Minute Makeover as a body goals incentive.
Last month, the Liverpool lass proudly showed off her svelte figure at The Olivier Awards in London.
She was the first to arrive- dazzling in a red dress as she celebrated an impressive weight loss process.
The performer appeared thrilled to be in attendance – having had quite a day earlier.
She wrote on Twitter just hours ahead of her red carpet arrival: “Thrilled 21lbs lost to date.
"Off to church then the Olivier awards.Great Sunday ahead."
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