Peter Andre says quitting alcohol 10 years ago has made a "massive difference" to his looks as he prepares to turn the big 50.
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker has opened up to OK! magazine about how he stays in shape and looking younger and claims cutting out the booze has helped him.
Writing in his column, Pete said: "I strongly believe in being active most days. I love doing things like sprints, weight training or a light jog, but that’s not to say I don’t have weeks off where I don’t exercise at all and I eat what I want – it’s all about balance.
"I also stopped drinking around 10 years ago and I think that’s made a massive difference and I definitely do feel better for it.
"I’m 50 next year and I can honestly say I feel fantastic. And I must say thank you to everyone who commented and made me feel young as I really appreciate it.”
The singer’s comments came after fans praised the dad-of-four for a shirtless snap he shared on his Instagram to his 1.8 million followers.
He wrote: "I posted a picture of myself on Instagram last week, where I was by the pool in Cyprus. People have been lovely with their comments and some were asking me how I stay in shape.
"Those of you who know me know that I live by the “It’s fine” motto. I believe in absolute balance of the food you love as well as being active.
"That’s why Ben Smith and I created the app #itsfine. I don’t deprive myself of anything and I don’t count daily calories, I just eat foods I love, including pizza, pasta and doughnuts.
"But for every meal that’s classed as naughty I add an equal amount of healthy fruits and salads."
Pete’s wife, NHS doctor Emily, 33, is also teetotal and previously told OK! she hasn’t had a drink since enjoying a glass of champagne on her and Pete’s wedding day back in 2015.
Opening up about deciding to quit drinking, Emily wrote in her OK! column: "I used to get horrible hangovers, I felt bloated and I didn’t sleep well.
"A lot of drinking comes from social pressure and Denise [Van Outen] said some people have called her boring.
"In the beginning, I didn’t know if I wanted to tell people I didn’t drink, but now I don’t care. You wouldn’t tell someone they are boring for not smoking. I just think you have to own the decision.
"No one has ever told me I’m boring for not drinking, but if they did it wouldn’t bother me. I always joke I’m less boring because I don’t need a drink to go out!"
