CORONATION Street star and mum-of-two Catherine Tyldesley has opened up on her weight loss after a ‘dreadful’ post-birth battle.
The 39-year-old actress is mum to son Alfie, who she welcomed in 2015, and her daughter Iris, who was born last year.
Posting a new snap in the mirror, Catherine showed off her very toned body in a black crop top and leggings with her hair swept back,
Catherine explained that this time last year she was two and a half stone heavier, and detailed the health battle she’s experienced.
She wrote: “She’s back!!!!! This time last year I was 2.5 stones heavier. I’d given birth a few weeks ago and didn’t recognise myself anymore.
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“I suffered with hyperemesis and hormonal insomnia throughout my pregnancy. Which meant I averaged around 2 hours sleep a night for 6 months. We tried everything to help me sleep/feel better and nothing worked. I felt Dreadful.
“Whilst I was pregnant with Alfie I felt great and was weight training till I was 8 months pregnant. I felt strong and recovery was so fast. With Iris I felt so weak and vulnerable.
“Combined with two failed epidurals and needing plenty of rehabilitation for my spine and pelvis- recovery has been much longer this time.”
Catherine went on to say she’s finally back feeling herself and back in the gym.
She continued: “It’s been really hard at times but for me - But - having children means I want to give them the best version of me, and I want to live for as long as I can.
“I train and eat well for me AND them. I train so I’m mentally and physically strong for whatever role I play next. I train so I can feel good about myself.
“I train to relieve stress. I train so I sleep better. It’s been worth the slog- and I’m showing up each day to maintain things- mentally and physically.”
In a call to other mums, the star ended by writing: “Mommas… I know it’s hard right now- but you CAN feel like you again. Keep going!!!! Do not give up!! Show up for yourself AND the kids.”
The actress, who famously played Eva Price in ITV soap Corrie was praised by her famous pals and her fans for such an honest post.
I’m A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher wrote: “back like she never left!!! What a journey! Xxxx”
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And Gemma Atkinson, who is currently expecting baby number two, commented praise emojis.
It comes just a couple of months after Catherine revealed her husband Tom’s cancer scare.
She shared the deeply personal experience and revealed how Tom Pittfield found a lump in his breast, behind his nipple.
Sharing a picture of a male breast, Catherine wrote: "Naturally, when you find a lump anywhere, as much as you try not to- you worry.
"After a scan and an ultra sound GP still wasn’t sure what we were dealing with. So Tom needed a biopsy."
The actress said the wait "was painful as always" before adding that Tom wasn't even aware men could get breast cancer.
Thankfully for the couple the results came back clear for cancer, but showed that Tom has Gynaecomastia, which is a condition that causes men's breasts to swell.
Catherine said the experience has motivated her to raise awareness of male breast cancer.
