Fans of Corrie star Sue Cleaver have been obsessing over her most recent Instagram post where she dons a stunning bright pink suit showing off her incredible weight loss. The 59-year-old who has played Eileen on Coronation street since 2000 is said to have dropped three stone over the years.
The actress has made one simple change to achieve her results and refuses to obsess over diets, stating: "Life is hard enough." It is believed she favours the Mediterranean diet, which is high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats such as olive oil and usually includes a low intake of meat and dairy foods.
Sue is a diabetic and was praised for raising awareness of the condition during her time in the I'm a Celebrity jungle. Sue's condition was first reported back in 2011 when she collapsed on the set of Corrie and had to have hospital treatment, the Mirror reports.
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Discussing her weight loss a source told Woman magazine: "Sue was always a self-confessed foodie who admitted that over-indulgence was her Achilles heel. Now everything's changed.
"Sue's in her mid-50s so it was a no-brainer that cutting down on certain things was what she had to do. She's in this for the long game and wants to live a long, happy, and healthy life."
However Sue is clear that she doesn't obsess over diets. Speaking to Prima magazine in March Sue said: “I lost some weight in the jungle but I’m not obsessing over diets: life is hard enough. There's always going to be outside pressure and unfair expectations placed on women but I refuse to get pulled into it. That's why I’ll never promote anything weight-related and it’s why I’d always compliment somebody on their smile or outfit rather than their weight." In the same interview, Sue said her 50s have been the happiest 10 years of her life, adding she's happy with herself and where she is.
Last week fans were quick to support the actor as she posted a stylish photo on Instagram looking svelte in a pink suit, black shirt, and white trainers while rocking a cropped blonde do. Sue hinted at an upcoming TV appearance in her caption, saying it was "to be confirmed".
The star also thanked her make-up artist, writing: "What a treat to have my make-up done by the hugely talented @bryony_blake - thank you!!!" Corrie co-star Jane Danson commented: "You look fabulous Sue!" while another follower wrote: "I’m currently watching you on episodes of Corrie from 20 years ago .. you look younger now."
Broadcaster Nicola Thorp wrote: "Bloody GORG" while TV chef Andi Oliver commented: "Looking fabulous darling! X" One supporter wrote: "The weight loss you look amazing."
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