She’s been teasing fans for weeks about a secret project she’s been working on and now Gemma Atkinson has finally revealed all!
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress told her 632k followers she is about to become a publish author!
Alongside a cute throwback snap of herself as a little girl and one of her today, she announced: “FINALLY!! I can share my news with you all… I’ve written a book – Argh!! THE ULTIMATE BODY PLAN is my 12 week fitness and exercise programme.”
In a lengthy post, the former Strictly star went on to say why writing the book has meant so much to her.
“As you all know the last couple of years my life has changed drastically and so has my body. At 33 years old, I feel more confident about how I look than I did when I was in my twenties!” she wrote.
“Since I started training, eating right and properly respecting my body, I feel AMAZING. I have learned to not only to give zero *expletives* about any negativity directed at me due to how I look, but to actually really love my body and truly appreciate the skin I live in.”
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Gemma said as well as giving her confidence and good health, working out has helped her find love!
She started dated Strictly dancer Gorka Marquez after meeting him on the show, and the pair regularly hit the gym together.
She writes: “Challenging my body with this plan and understanding how it works has changed my perspective on everything. Confidence, self-esteem, ambition, determination, family, friends… even love! I know it sounds dramatic but it really has transformed my life and it’ll do the same for yours too!”
She recently told the Daily Mail super fit Gorka helps her stay motivated.
“We train a lot together. We both have the same trainer,” she said. “It’s great because Gorka’s very motivating, it kind of keeps me going, keeps me on track.
“He’s also a great cook. Any meal that seems dull – like chicken with vegetables – he’ll spice it up. He always makes it into a great meal somehow.”
The actress has promised to reveal more about their relationship in her book as she explains on Instagram: “This book is also kind of an autobiography as well. More than half of my life has been spent in the public eye, and my career and relationship choices have been scrutinised by people who don’t even know me.
“This book is a way of putting MY side across and MY feelings. Detailing my journey from a teenager who got lucky, to a successful, happy business woman inspiring others that they can do the same!”
Gemma said the book, which will be out at the end of December, will also contain recipes and workout plans.
Her fans were delighted and said they couldn’t wait to get their hands on a copy.
“I really can’t wait for this Gemma, I think your journey has been amazing and I genuinely think you have achieved so much,” wrote one.
“Definitely NEED a copy of this!! Can’t wait to read it Gemma!” said another.
“You are such a fantastic role model and a real inspiration, so down to earth and honest, hard working and strong-absolutely love it! You rock,” a third told her.
The new tome will be another string to Gemma’s bow as she’s been having a busy year following her success on Strictly, where she made it to the final.
She continued to dance on the Strictly Live Tour and has recently launched her own fitness clothing range.
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This week, she also started a new breakfast show for Hits Radio alongside Gethin Jones and Comedy Dave Vitty.
And that’s all alongside caring for her beloved two dogs Olly and Norman, and spending as much time as she can with Gorka.
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