CBB star Fern Britton's drastic diet and exercise hacks that helped her lose 5st

06 March 2024 , 06:46

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CBB star Fern Britton's drastic diet and exercise hacks that helped her lose 5st (Image: Mike Marsland/Getty Images for Good Housekeeping Live)

There's no doubt that Fern Britton has amazed fans with her fantastic weight loss journey and incredible transformation.

The Celebrity Big Brother star, 66, has managed to lose an impressive 5st and go from a size 22 to a size 12 after putting in the hard work when it comes to exercise, and being motivated and dedicated when it comes to her dieting plan - but this isn't the only thing that Fern did.

Usually, losing weight involves eating healthily and exercising regularly. However, sometimes, some people need to take bigger steps, like having surgery, if they need to lose weight quickly - and this is what Fern decided to do for her fitness makeover.

Fern took drastic measures to lose weight (Mike Marsland/Getty Images for Good Housekeeping Live)

The TV star has dropped five stone (WireImage)

Back in 2008, Fern had a gastric band operation. Gastric band surgery entails the placing of a silicone band around the patients stomach. The gastric band reduces the stomach capacity and slows the passage of food through the stomach. This can retrain the individual to eat less.

In 2011, Fern spoke about her weight loss. She said she had the gastric band for 'health reasons'. The former This Morning star told Mail Online at the time: "My cholesterol was high. My knee joints were starting to hurt. I wasn't able to run. I was approaching 50 and I thought: 'Do you know what? I'm going to be different when I'm 50'."

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After the operation, Fern said her health got better and she was able to live a healthier lifestyle. "For me, it's worked. I've got good cholesterol now. I'm incredibly fit," she said.

The former This Morning presenter also tries to eat healthily to stay slim. Her ex-husband, TV chef Phil Vickery, previously gave a peek at her diet plan. He shared: "Fern has cut right back on carbohydrates and eats a really healthy diet now with loads of vegetables and fruit. She likes my cooking. Family meals are old-fashioned favourites, like cottage pie or chicken with lots of veg and salad."

Fern looks better than ever now (PA)

Elsewhere, Fern recently delighted fans when she entered into the Celebrity Big Brother house - and it seems as though Fern is prepared for the ITV show to relaunch her TV career, according to PR expert.

The TV presenter, 66, has focussed on her career as a bestselling author over recent years, since her exit from This Morning in 2009, but it's rumoured Fern's reality TV stint could be the start of the star's bid to return to our screens full-time.

Fern revealed her secret-spilling stance on former co-host and long-time foe Phillip Schofield to the Mirror ahead of entering the famous house on Monday night, and told hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best that she has "seen some terrible things" during the live launch show.

Less than 24 hours on from Fern stepping foot inside the Celebrity Big Brother house, rumours are already swirling regarding what awaits the presenter-turned-writer once the series wraps up - with some even tipping the mum-of-four to make a sensational return to This Morning or join the Loose Women panel.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, PR expert Carla Speight explained how Fern will have signed up for the show with a plan in place for her career. "Fern Britton is a seasoned veteran of TV who’s going to be surprising in the show," Carla noted on Monday night. "She’s going to bring a game plan for sure. She’s been in showbiz long enough to know with this show you need to come prepared and I have no doubt she will have a strategy."

Susan Knox