The This Morning star has been candid in the past about her fluctuating figure, having gone from a size 20 previously to a size eight in 2014
This Morning host Josie Gibson has wowed fans with her incredible new physique – shedding a whopping five stone after years of yo-yo dieting.
The TV presenter, 40, is looking better than ever right now after years of struggles with her weight – and her transformed appearance as she presents on This Morning has been the subject of much debate.
The star has been candid in the past about her fluctuating figure, having gone from a size 20 previously to a size eight in 2014. Back then, she launched two workout DVDs, 30 Second Slim and Josie Gibson’s 21 Day Fat Burn – but the weight crept back on.
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And after years of ups and downs when it came to her weight – all the while insisting she would never touch weightloss jabs, the ITV star seems to have found the perfect recipe for staying in shape.
The secrets to her stunning physique have been revealed in the star’s new Channel 5 show, The 1970s Diet: Could It Work for You? Which sees the mum-of-one overhaul her lifestyle, in an attempt to shed the pounds.
Jodie threw herself into the ‘1970s diet’ on the show – which saw her eating, drinking and working out as they did in the 70s – to see if following the vintage trends could help her lose weight.
In the two-part programme, on this Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm, Bristol-born Josie is given an authentic meal plan from that decade via a nutritionist – which saw her eat smaller portions, and foods like boiled potatoes, liver and spam.
She confessed, “’If I’m taking on this experiment, then I’m showing it all, that’s the experiment. If you don’t show the experiment, what’s the point?
‘It was nice to know that even though I was overweight, I was at a supreme fitness level. I was expecting to have a low fitness level, even though I’ve always exercised. But he was like, “No, you’re at a superior fitness rate”‘, Josie told The Mirror.
But it’s not all about what she’s eating – Josie also explores the fashions and exercise trends of the era – flares and garish prints included.
She explained: ‘I think 1970s fashion was my favorite era. It’s so gorgeous. When I got down there, I picked up my sizes that I am and went to the changing rooms and I was absolutely devastated. I didn’t know about vanity sizing.’
Opening up on her new show, Josie said: ‘Taking on a full 1970s diet was no easy feat – this was a totally unique experience!
‘The ’70s had some pretty wacky food trends, but what surprised me the most was how different our approach to eating, exercise, and even shopping was back then. It was a fascinating journey – viewers are going to love it.’
Earlier this year, Josie revealed that she had dropped a huge five stone – but had not turned to fat jabs or any kind of surgery to help.
Writing candidly on social media, she insisted it was all old-fashioned blood, sweat and tears that saw her shape up.
“I didn’t get a gastric bypass; I got off my big a**e, moved more, ate less and educated myself on what I was stuffing into my body.’
Josie previously revealed that she followed the Do The Unthinkable plan – a 12-week fitness and food program from the company MuscleFood, including delivered meals, workout plans, and support to help people reach their health goals.
Revealing that she follows the plan for six days and has one day off, she said, “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.
She added, “I just had my one cheat and that was it. 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 binge.”
And explaining previously why she would never use weight loss jabs, she said, “The thing is, I can understand, you know, when people get desperate and they want to do that.
“But it wouldn’t be for me, only because I don’t want to mess around with my body, I like everything natural, I always go down the natural route.”
The former Big Brother star revealed to New magazine in 2016 that she had had a tummy tuck that year – which removed 6lbs and 13 inches of loose skin.
She confessed: ‘I woke up and I looked down and could just see flatness. I was like, “Whoa! I can see my v***** in full vision!”
“I’ve had 6lbs of skin cut away! But I’m probably several pounds heavier than I was because I’ve not done any exercise. I was 10st 10lbs before the operation and now I’m 11st 5lb. And I reckon I am a big size 12.”
