Strictly star Susan Calman showed off her two-stone weight loss on Instagram while detailing how she achieved the incredible results.
The comedian and television presenter – who appears on screens on July 7 for her show Cruising with Susan Calman – competed on Strictly during Season 15 in 2017. She was paired with Kevin Clifton and was eliminated ninth.
Susan Calman addresses questions about weight loss
In an Instagram post shared in June 2024, Susan shared a selfie of herself.
In a lengthy caption, she revealed that people had been “asking questions about how I look these days”. Susan mentioned that no one had been “mean” to her and that she just wanted to explain herself.
“I have lost weight. Over thirty pounds. I’ve done it slowly over five months with the help of a personal trainer (thanks @redefinept) and not so much eating more healthily (I’ve always done that) but sometimes making better choices. I’m definitely not on a diet but I am exercising and moving more,” she explained.
Susan made a point that her goal was never to lose weight. Around Christmas time, she said that she had a “nightmare” where one of her “dearest friends was in trouble and I couldn’t help her because I wasn’t strong enough”.
The situation left her wanting to be strong. Susan added: “I lift weights, do push ups and run. Because if someone I love is in trouble I want to be able to physically lift them out of danger.”
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‘It’s been tough’
Susan admitted that the process has “been tough” for her.
“When I’m filming I’ve been getting up at 5am to do an hour of training before we start filming. That’s not easy, but if I’m one thing it’s determined. More than anything, I love it,” she continued.
Susan stated that she doesn’t have a particular regime because her life is “unpredictable”. As she approaches her 50th birthday, she said she wants to be “fitter than ever”.
‘Well done, you look amazing’
Fans rushed to the comments section of the post to praise Susan.
One user wrote: “Well done, you look amazing, and like you say it isn’t about how any of us look its about feeling better and stronger inside, also being menopausal if anything makes us women feel better its always a bonus.”
“What a well balanced, helpful message. Our bodies are an instrument, not an ornament. I’m glad you’re feeling fit & strong,” another person shared.
“You’re never nearly 50!!!!? You look 20 years younger than that!!! Beautiful,” a third remarked.
“Well done you! Looking great and for a very good reason. You are inspiring and beautiful xx,” a fourth commented.
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Cruising with Susan Calman airs on Sunday July 7 from 9.15am on Channel 5.
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