Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has announced “she’s back” after losing two and a half stone.
The 39-year-old actress, who is best known for playing Eva Price in the ITV soap, admitted she “didn’t recognise herself” after giving birth to her daughter Iris last year.
She also shares eight-year-old son Alfie with fitness instructor husband Tom Pitfield, who she married in 2016.
Taking to Instagram to show off some ‘after’ shots, Catherine told her 647,000 followers: “She’s back!!!!!”
Detailing her fitness journey so far, she shared: “This time last year I was 2.5 stones heavier. I’d given birth a few weeks ago and didn’t recognise myself anymore.
“I suffered with hyperemesis [prolonged sickness] and hormonal insomnia throughout my pregnancy which meant I averaged around 2 hours sleep a night for 6 months. We tried everything to help me sleep/feel better but nothing worked. I felt dreadful.”
Catherine continued: “Whilst I was pregnant with Alfie I felt great and was weight training until I was 8 months pregnant. I felt strong and recovery was fast.
“With Iris I felt so weak and vulnerable. Combined with two failed epidurals and needing plenty of rehabilitation for my spine and pelvis – recovery has been much longer this time.
“But I’m finally back to my PB at the gym and feeling strong and fitter than ever. It’s really hard for me – but – having children means I want to give them the best version of me, and I want to live for as long as I can.
“I train and eat well for me AND them. I train so I’m mentally and physically strong for whatever role I play next. I train so I feel good about myself. I train so I sleep better.”
The mum-of-two ended the post with: “It’s been worth the slog – and I’m showing up each day to maintain things – mentally and physically.
“Mommas, I know it’s hard right now – but you CAN feel like you again. Keep going!!! Do not give up!! Show up for yourself AND the kids.”
Catherine’s followers and famous pals were quick to post words of encouragement underneath.
Giovanni Fletcher wrote: “Back like she never left!!! What a journey!” and Gemma Atkinson posted a string of praising hands emojis.
While TV host and Strictly star Helen Skelton said: “You look hot” with a flame emoji.
Calling Catherine “inspirational”, one of her followers commented: “Consistency pays off and you look incredible. Fit and healthy for yourself, your body and your mind.”
“Love this post. You look happy, healthy and strong. Well done #hardworkpaysoff,” said another.
A third wrote: “You look fabulous! I gained almost that much with covid and I didn’t even grow a human.”
“Yes!!! You have motivated me so many times. You look incredible,” a fourth chimed in.
While a fifth added: “You looked amazing before but glad you are back to your old self and feeling great.”
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