Lisa Riley (born Lisa Jane Riley) is an English TV personality and actress. Riley is well known for her role as 'Mandy Dingle' on the British soap opera 'Emmerdale.' Lisa, who was part of the show from 1995 to 2001, made her comeback in 2019.
The 43-year-old television personality, apart from Emmerdale, made her name through shows like 'You've Been Framed!' as a presenter after replacing Jeremy Beadle. Moreover, she also appeared on the tenth season of 'Strictly Come Dancing' as a contestant.
While it's no secret, she has won many hearts through her acting skills in the showbiz industry. People know her as Mandy Dingle more than her real name, which is a commendable thing in itself.
But Mandy is now made headlines recently in January. She shocked the nation and the world with her transformed avatar. Riley showed up to NTAs and flaunted her impressive weight loss. So, let's find out more about her recent transformation.
Mandy Dingle actress Lisa Riley made headlines when she showed up at the National Television Awards. The 43-year-old TV personality flaunted her incredible 12 stones! Yes, 12 stones of weight loss. That's 168 pounds in weight! That's like a whole healthy human's weight.
Lisa Riley's Before and After comparison.
Photo Source: Express
The actress showed off her slimmed-down figure in a long black sleeve top with flared trousers with diamond detailing, and believe us, she looked amazing. If we compare Lisa from her past and now, the person is entirely unrecognizable.
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Way to go! Lisa. We couldn't be prouder of you. She just proved anything is possible if you really want, and the result is just in front of us.
Lisa opened up about her struggle to lose weight with Express UK. She went on to tell the media outlet that she made herself fat by gorging on bread, crisps, crumpets, and red wine. But when things started to get too serious for the television personality, she thought she accept the responsibility for her health, weight, and lifestyle, which she did make it easier to control her weight.
She just keeps losing weight; there's no stopping her!
Photo Source: Express
The star revealed she started her weight loss journey by cutting down the portion of her meal. She added, "You don't have to have a starter, main, and pudding." Moreover, she also authored a book titled 'Honesty Diet' where she shares some of her healthy recipes and how she keeps her weight under control.
The 43-year-old television star made it sound effortless like it was just a piece of cake (given if we are allowed to have cake in our weight loss journey! JK). But anyway, she did make it sound like it's really easy, and according to Lisa herself, it is!
You can go follow Mandy on her social media, where she regularly posts about health and meal ideas to inspire people. So, if you want to lose weight, go follow Lisa on her social accounts.
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