CHANELLE Hayes has revealed that she’s back to a size 12 after dropping three dress sizes since November by exercising five times a week.
The reality star admitted in August that she had gained weight following a six-week food binge – but it appears she’s back on track as Chanelle explained she’s making better lifestyle choices for the long-term.
Speaking to Closer, the mother-of-two said: “I wanted long-lasting results, so it’s been more about changing my mindset towards food and having a balanced way of living – even if that takes longer to initially shift the weight.
“I started being healthier in November last year, making better choices with my meals and exercising more regularly. I’ve managed to drop three dress sizes since then.”
Adding: “I don’t weigh myself now because I’m working out, so I know I’m putting on muscle, which weighs more. I’m thrilled with the results”.
The 31-year-old also shared how doctors told her she was at risk of type 2 diabetes after welcoming her son Frankie with ex Ryan Oates in 2017.
Reflecting on that period of her life, Chanelle explained that she had a problem with overeating and went up to a size 18, three years after shedding four stone after welcoming her first son Blake.
With her past making her stronger, the TV star admitted that she hopes her gym sessions will continue to help get fit.
“I want to lose more weight,” she admitted. “I don’t have a goal size or weight in mind but I just want to be healthy”.
Chanelle shot to fame in the 2007 series of Big Brother, when she was just 19 years old and a size 6.
She has since documented her weight battle, regularly updating fans on Instagram when she has shed or gained the pounds – a size six at her smallest.
Earlier this year, Chanelle revealed that she had lost an impressive three stone and was the “smallest” that she had been since 2016.
Sharing a before and after photo of herself in a black jumpsuit, Chanelle wrote: “November 2018 vs May 2019 Size 18-20 outfit vs size 12 outfit 15st 6lbs vs 11st 13lbs”.
However, just months later the brunette beauty revealed that her weight had crept back up after eating badly for six weeks.
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She told fans at the time: “I have had a really bad 6 weeks diet and nutrition wise. Totally fallen off the bandwagon and have gone from the size 12 I got down to back up to a 14.
“I can also tell in myself that I feel softer and have lost definition which is such a shame. When I am home I need to get back on it big time as I can feel with every pound gained, a little confidence has been lost.”
Chanelle is mum to nine-year-old Blakely with footballer Matthew Bates, and also shares 23-month-old Frankie with ex boyfriend Ryan.
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