Michelle McManus continued to show off her incredible weight loss as she let her hair down on a sun-soaked girls’ trip this week.
The 2003 Pop Idol winner, 45, who last year revealed she had shed a whopping 9st, looked sensational in a colourful bikini which she wore with a flowing kaftan.
Shielding her eyes behind chic shades Michelle sipped Aperol spritz before enjoying a cooling dip in the pool.
Sporting her trademark red hair the singer beamed as she topped up her tan before heading off for an alfresco dinner with pals
Michelle captioned the snaps: ‘So much fun in the sun’.
The songstress, who has previously spoke about her battle with weight and journey to sobriety revealed last year that her body transformation had included a mindset change, explaining that she had learnt about self love and self worth.
Michelle McManus, 45, continued to show off her incredible weight loss as she let her hair down on a sun-soaked girls’ trip this week
The Pop Idol winner, who last year revealed she had shed a whopping 9st (pictured 2019)
After dropping an incredible 9st in just 17 weeks she took to her Instagram as she offered advice to her followers.
She penned: ‘Over the past few weeks, so many lovely people have messaged to ask how I managed to drop 9st over the past 17 months.
‘Before this change of lifestyle, I was stuck in a cycle, endlessly searching for that elusive magic diet wand, believing it was out there, waiting to instantly turn me into the best version of myself.
‘I’d daydream about finding it, waving my wand, and bingo, becoming the person I always thought I needed to be to find happiness.
‘But here’s the truth, that magic wand doesn’t exist. What I’ve discovered instead is something even more powerful, the right support.
‘I was at a point where I felt completely lost and out of control, unsure of where to turn next.’
Michelle explained that a friend suggested she should reach out to a professional life coach to get the support she needed.
Alongside the text, the singer posted a selfie with her coach and ‘guiding star’ Liza Hardingbuck, who she credits with helping her achieve her goals.
Michelle looked sensational in a colourful bikini which she wore with a flowing kaftan
Shielding her eyes behind chic shades Michelle sipped Aperol spritz before enjoying a cooling dip in the pool
The reality star appeared to be loving every moment of the getway
Sporting her trademark red hair the singer beamed as she topped up her tan before heading off for an alfresco dinner with pals
Michelle captioned the snaps: ‘So much fun in the sun’.
Michelle has also been sharing with fans a glimpse of her workout routine as she hits the gym regularly
She revealed how she and Liza created a wish list of goals and created a plan that focused on calorie deficit.
Michelle recalled: ‘As a Type 1 diabetic I chose to go carb-light to manage my insulin needs better. We also added a simple yet powerful element, at least 2.5 litres of water a day.
‘This little tweak turned out to be a game-changer, helping to curb those cravings that could have easily derailed my progress in early days.’
Michelle has also been sharing with fans a glimpse of her workout routine as she hits the gym regularly.
In June Michelle performed on stage with Robbie Williams in front of a huge 70,000 strong crowd at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium.
The Scottish singer belted out Relight My Fire alongside the Take That star, 44, after receiving a surprise invite from him.
Sharing an Instagram update on Sunday, Michelle thanked Robbie for his ‘unconditional kindness’ and gave an insight into her night.
In the clip, she could be seen getting ready backstage before joining Robbie in front of the crowd wearing a bright red lace gown.
Michelle wrote: ‘So about Saturday night…… It’s taken me almost 24hrs to try and comprehend what happened yesterday at Murrayfield Stadium.’
She continued: ‘It was truly a moment I’ll never forget, singing to a home crowd of 70,000 people with one of the world’s biggest superstars performing by my side.
In June Michelle performed on stage with Robbie Williams in front of a huge 70,000 strong crowd at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium
‘To everyone in the crowd cheering me on – thank you. Your support means the world.
‘To all of my beautiful friends, family and followers across my social media platforms for sending me literally thousands of messages of love and support – thank you so much and I’m so sorry I haven’t managed to reply to you all individually but please know how grateful I am.
‘To my incredible manager Alison Sloan and my phenomenal team who put me together on the day – thank you. You made me look and feel more beautiful than I’ve ever felt performing in my entire life.
‘Finally I want to thank Robbie Williams for his unconditional kindness to invite me to sing with him onstage in the first place.
‘To watch you perform and have the crowd in the palm of your hand for over 2hrs straight last night was jaw dropping and a master class in live vocals and stage craft. You are a beautiful soul and I’m so lucky to count you as a friend.
‘It’s been 22 years since I won Pop Idol and I feel so truly blessed to still be performing at this level after All This Time.’
