Gemma Collins has shared her pride for herself as she battles two hidden health issues.
The former The Only Way Is Essex star took to Instagram as she continued to show off her fitness and weight loss journey.
Gemma, who celebrates turning 41 today (Monday), was feeling proud of reaching her fitness goals as she completed a two-hour walk.
The reality TV favourite shared a video with her millions of Instagram followers while tackling the endless steps at Cliveden House.
And she did it in style, rocking a leopard print set and pair of dark sunglasses.
"After 2 hours walking and loving life I didn’t realize the only way back up was 172 steps," Gemma wrote alongside the post.
"There was no way out!!! Reaching my fitness goals feels great but there’s always that moment when you do feel like your going to die.
"Well done @rami_hawash_ for keeping me going."
Gemma then opened up about her health struggles.
She added: "Having PCOS and UNDER ACTIVE THYROID I’m always up against it!!!! People don’t realize or sympathize (sic).
"Everyday is a struggle with these two conditions but I keep going and I’m very proud of myself cause it’s really exhausting and a constant battle."
And fans were soon showing their support to the 'GC'.
@sarah_clare_elizabeth commented: "Well done. I have PCOS and that's a struggle in itself. You are doing brilliantly."
"It’s such a battle everyday with both of those. But look at you…. Smashing it," @ chantellebevan said.
@lisahafey wrote: "That’s incredible! Well done, I feel exhausted just watching you going up those stairs!"
"Wow! Well done that's a long way up!!" @misskeegs_x added.
Gemma made sure she treated herself on Monday thought as she celebrated her birthday.
Taking to Instagram with another video, the TV personality was seen flaunting her figure in a one-piece swimsuit while in a hot tub.
"Morning everyone, I just want to say this is 41," she began to say in the video.
"This is what it looks like. I've been working so hard the last couple of weeks. Shaping up...
"But you know what, I've made it to 41, I feel fit, I feel good, and I just want to say thank you for all your lovely birthday messages."
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