Lisa Riley, best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the long-running ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 1995, has openly shared her remarkable weight loss story. The actress successfully dropped 12 stone, going from a size 28 to a size 12 in just 18 months.
Recently, Lisa has been rumoured to appear on the next series of I'm A Celebrity... which could see her switching to a very different diet in the jungle, possibly surviving on rice and beans. She may also face unconventional foods during the Bushtucker trials, including delicacies like fish eyeballs and kangaroo testicles.
Despite her success, Lisa has been candid about the difficulties following her transformation. She revealed dealing with excess skin folds weighing over 1.5 stone, a common issue after major weight loss.
"What happened was I decided to lose weight for me."
Lisa discussed her journey on This Morning in 2017, alongside hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, and also featured in her documentary Lisa Riley's Baggy Body Club, where she detailed her path to a healthier lifestyle.
Author’s summary: Lisa Riley’s inspiring 12 stone weight loss came through cutting snacking, exercising regularly, and healthier eating, though she faced challenges like excess skin afterward.