Former Strictly star James Jordan had gotten to unfit that he was struggling to tie his shoes, but he has since shed the weight that once held him back.
James and his wife Ola, who lifted the Glitterball trophy in 2009, had a "wake-up call" and decided to shed the weight that they had put on since leaving the show, reports the Express. The couple are now instructing their half a million followers on social media on how to follow in their footsteps.
In a video released on Boxing Day, Ola announced: "We are so happy to finally tell you how we lost six and half a stone between us!"
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James went on to admit that he had gotten so overweight to the point that he wasn't able to actively play with his two-year-old daughter, Ella. He candidly said: "We needed a kick up the bum, and for us personally, we were doing it not only for ourselves, but for our daughter.
"Ella's a massive part of our lives and we felt [concerned that] we were unhealthy - myself in particular."
He added: "I couldn't even do my shoelaces up, and for someone who used to be a professional dancer, it was a big shock."
Due to this, wife Ola was prompted to make changes in the household and post a not very flattering picture of us" to give the pair the "wake-up call" and impetus they needed to make a change.
In the photo, they were standing by the pool in swimwear. Ola was concerned she had a bulging belly, and James was "disappointed" with his "dad bod".
Ola explained: "You just want to be able to be with your child and run around with her and not be out of breath!"
James then said: "[Ola and I] used to train with each other a lot during our Strictly years, when we were in our best shape.
"We used to not only dance but go to the gym with each other. [Then] we stopped moving and started indulging in too much food, too much sweets, too much sugar..."
The result was more weight gain than either might have intended, as they focused more on raising the new baby they loved and exercise took a backseat.
They decided that the only solution was to "go back to our roots and start dancing" - and James even twirled a delighted Ella around in the kitchen.
After years of not exercising, the pair invested in a strict exercise routine, paired with smaller portion sizes. The results were dramatic, with James exclaiming that the pair had lost a stone each in just two weeks.
They have now launched a new exercise plan, Dance Shred, to inspire and encourage followers who want to replicate the results to do the same thing.
The pair were also prepared to advise fans that they should still indulge, as James said: "Don't feel guilty. Eat everything!
"Eat the Christmas pudding, eat the chocolates, have extra stuffing, have a drink - a nice Baileys, why not?!"
However, for those looking to shred the weight, the couple have launched a website called Dance Shred. The regime promises to teach people how to dance with "fun routines", improve their fitness, and embark on "a delicious diet plan based on the science of calorie deficit".
The Dance Shred website is available now.
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