Lisa Riley's 12 Stone Weight Loss
Lisa Riley, known for her role as Mandy Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 1995, has openly shared her journey of losing 12 stone. Over 18 months, she transformed from a size 28 to a size 12 through determination and lifestyle changes.
How Lisa Achieved Her Weight Loss
- Eliminated snacking
- Replaced takeaways with regular gym workouts
- Switched to healthier food choices
Now, Lisa is rumored to be joining the next series of I'm A Celebrity... in which she might adopt a different diet, such as eating rice and beans in the jungle. During the show’s Bushtucker trials, contestants often face eating unusual items like fish eyeballs and kangaroo testicles.
Challenges After Weight Loss
Lisa has been honest about the struggles following her weight loss, dealing with painful folds of excess skin weighing over 1.5 stone. She has openly discussed these challenges in her documentary Lisa Riley's Baggy Body Club and during an appearance on This Morning in 2017.
"What happened was I decided to lose weight for me." — Lisa Riley
Media Appearances
In interviews with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Lisa shared insights into the changes she made to support a healthier lifestyle.
Author’s Summary
Lisa Riley's weight loss journey highlights the power of simple lifestyle changes and personal motivation to achieve significant health improvements.