The sister of Conor McGregor has told how she quit alcohol but admitted she “eats her feelings” to cope with stress.
Erin McGregor is sister to the MMA fighter and she herself has become an Instagram star since wowing audiences on Dancing With The Stars.
The Dublin mum of two is not afraid to say it like it is, connecting with fans by opening up on her anxiety issues on social media.
The former hair stylist said people are surprised to learn she no longer drinks alcohol, admitting she’d rather eat a big slice of cake.
Erin, 36, told the Irish Mirror: “I don’t drink alcohol, everyone always asks me that, but I would prefer to get the calories in with a big cake and forget the wine. I think when you have small kids, it’s very tough to drink alcohol and to stay present. I’d like to save my calories for big desserts.”
The panto star and former fitness model said she loves sweet treats and has to rein herself in from time to time.
She added: “Sometimes when I get stressed, I eat my feelings and I have a very sweet tooth.
“But halfway through the first lockdown, I started training again with my old trainer.”
Erin admitted at the start of the pandemic, she put on a few pounds like everyone else.
She said: “I’m doing well but at the start of lockdown, I over ate.”
And on social media, Erin is not afraid to show the reality of life getting on top of her.
She said: “I show positivity but I believe in showing the times in my life when I feel overwhelmed.”
