Big Brother’s Chantelle Houghton has revealed the secrets to her impressive five-stone weight loss transformation.
The TV star, 41, surprisingly confessed that she did not go to a gym during her journey but simply made some huge changes to her diet instead.
She explained how she analysed how much ‘unnecessary sugar through food’ she was eating and completely cut it out of her diet.
Chantelle said when she removed sugar, it became easier for her to lose weight and she has since maintained that restriction.
She told The Sun: ‘I genuinely didn’t exercise, I didn’t go to the gym, I didn’t do anything apart from cut sugar out, and the weight just started to drop off of me.’
‘You know, I don’t miss it – I didn’t have any cravings or anything like that,’ she added.
Big Brother’s Chantelle Houghton has revealed the secrets that achieved her impressive five stone weight loss transformation (pictured October 2023)
Chantelle underwent a strict diet and exercise regime in 2021 after reaching 13-stone following her split from ex-fiancé Michael Strutt
‘And it just sort of spurred me on to start looking after myself a lot more when I saw the difference.’
Chanelle said she has also cut out alcohol because of the high sugar content as she gave an insight into her lifestyle overhaul.
Chantelle has previously ruled out ever having cosmetic surgery again – despite being tempted after she gained three and a half stone during lockdown.
She last went under the knife in 2016 when she had her breast implants removed, saying the original surgery was her ‘biggest regret’.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: ‘When I had my breast implants removed completely, I knew that was my very last cosmetic surgery. I made a promise to myself I’d only go under the knife again for medical reasons.’
The reality TV star underwent a strict diet and exercise regime in 2021 after reaching 13-stone following her split from ex-fiancé Michael Strutt.
In a recent interview with New magazine, Chantelle lifted the lid on her dating life and shared her dismay that ‘only old men’ are interested in her.
She said: ‘I’m open to meeting somebody. I’m not closed off from it, but I certainly haven’t met anyone that I’d want to progress things with.
The TV star (pictured in March 2024), 41, confessed that she did not go to a gym during her journey and made some huge changes to her diet instead
‘I don’t date, I’m not on any dating apps. If it’s going to happen, it will happen naturally. But I’ve spent so much time on my own that I’m alright.
‘I don’t need someone to feel whole. I’m not trying to find my happiness in somebody else. I am happy on my own; if I meet someone, they’re just going to add to that happiness.
‘Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had a few offers, but I’ve politely declined. Most of them are really old as well.’
Chantelle shares her daughter Dolly, 12, with her ex-fiancé Alex, but their relationship broke down after claims he had been unfaithful in 2011.
Alex and Chantelle have been far from amicable since their split, but have since moved on with their lives as Alex went on to have children with partner Nikki Manashe.
Chantelle went on to get engaged to Michael Strut but the couple went their separate ways in 2021.
She revealed in March that she’s been celibate for the last two years following a string of disastrous relationships.
The brunette also explained that she has also cut out alcohol because of the high sugar content
The beauty said she has ‘given up’ looking for love due to the lack of ‘gentlemen’ in the world.
The mother-of-one told The Sun: ‘It’s been about two years now and without sex I feel empowered, independent and free’.
‘Chivalry appears to be dead and I’d much rather go through the rest of my life single than settle for someone who makes me miserable’.
Back in 2006, Chantelle found love with Ordinary Boys singer Preston after meeting on Big Brother and admitted she was given almost £1million for their wedding interview.
Since their split a year later, Chantelle has had a string of other high-profile relationships.
