Millie Mackintosh stunned in stylish bikinis as she marked 15 months of alcohol sobriety with wholesome images of herself on Instagram on Thursday.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is married to former co-star, Hugo Taylor, and the couple shares daughters Sienna Grace, three, and Aurelia Violet, two, together.
Millie posted a series of photos of herself taken around the time of her life-changing decision to her 1.3 million followers.
The Quality Street heiress accompanied the images with a lengthy description, where she shared the highlights of her alcohol-free journey.
She began: ‘Ditching alcohol has without a doubt been the best thing I’ve done for myself, my mental health and my general well-being.
Milestone: Millie Mackintosh stunned in stylish bikinis as she marked 15 months of alcohol sobriety with a selection of happy and wholesome images on Instagram on Thursday
For the family: The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is married to former co-star, Hugo Taylor, and the couple shares daughters Sienna Grace, three, and Aurelia Violet, two, together
Breathtaking: Millie posted a series of photos of herself taken around the time of her life-changing decision with her 1.3 million followers
‘Becoming alcohol-free has really started me on a journey of self-discovery, I’ve learnt so much about myself, my strengths, and weaknesses.
‘This self-awareness has been invaluable and I’m more focused on building a life I love.
‘By removing alcohol, I’ve been able to focus on feeling my best, overcoming challenges and building deeper connections – you never know those connections might open doors to opportunities you could have never imagined!!
‘So, whether you’re on this journey already or considering taking the plunge, know that there’s a lot of options to support you every step of the way.
‘If you feel comfortable sharing, please drop your thoughts and your own stories below – I love when the comments section inspire each other!
‘Here are some of the precious moments I’ve experienced in the past 18 months:
‘1. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery. 2. Attending work events with confidence and gratitude. 3. Learning to regulate my emotions, enabling me to be patient when my girls need me.
‘4. Successfully launching two collections with @friendslikethese 5. Reconnecting with the beauty of nature. 6. Savouring hangover-free early mornings and not skipping workouts.
Like minds: Millie with Hamish Adams-Cairns, of Sober Awkward, a podcast sharing ‘what it’s really like being sober in a booze-drenched world’
Support: Millie has leaned on husband of five years Hugo, 37, to help her through over a year of no alcohol consumption
Happy families: Millie and Hugo share daughters Sienna Grace, three, (pictured) and Aurelia Violet, two, together
Stylish: Millie dressed in her ski wear, an example of the new and scary experiences she has been embracing in her new life
‘7. Sharing my alcohol-free journey on podcasts, knowing it may inspire others who have felt the same way – like my conversation with Hamish from @soberawkward
‘8. Launching my collection with @paolitalondon 9. Devoting quality time to my loved ones.
’10. Embracing new experiences, even when they scare me!’
This comes after Millie celebrated one year without alcohol in August and, just as she did on Thursday, posted a carousel of photos, and described her journey so far.
Millie decided to become sober two months after her 33rd birthday after realising her ‘anxiety levels were really high’.
She said: ‘It was a decision I made because I wanted to improve my mental health and in particular my anxiety levels which were really high, particularly after having the second baby coming out of lockdown.
‘So I stopped drinking in August and honestly it has just had so many positive changes.
‘Yes at the beginning it was hard. I did find it difficult socially and at social events because it’s like a habit if you’re used to having a drink. So, it felt a bit weird and a bit awkward but I got past that kind of by month three.
‘And honestly the benefits just outweigh any of that and it makes it so worth it and I just feel better every day that goes by.’
In August, Millie said: ‘I had a breakthrough in therapy and decided to stop drinking alcohol, I didn’t want to admit it but it’s a huge trigger for my anxiety.’
Stunning: Millie shared a photo of herself leaning on her car in a wide-brimmed hat and black cowboy boots
Zen: Millie was barefoot in another snap, wearing a sleeveless cropped top and baggy linen trousers
Feel good: Millie shared herself enjoying a purple smoothie and wearing a huge pair of black sunglasses
Happy family: Millie, Hugo, Sienna, Aurelia and a mermaid on Aurelia’s second birthday in November
Millie rose to fame on the very first series of Made In Chelsea in 2011.
She was involved with Hugo right away, with Hugo being torn between Millie and Rosie Fortescue.
Hugo chooses Millie but they soon break up when it is revealed that Hugo slept with Rosie. They reunited in 2016, got engaged in 2017, and married in 2018, before having Sienna in 2020 and Aurelia in 2021.
Millie was married to rapper Professor Green from 2013 to 2016.
