Catherine Tyldesley has taken to Instagram to announce “she’s back” after losing two and a half stone.
The former Coronation Street actress said that she “didn’t recognise herself” after giving birth to her daughter Iris last year.
The 39-year-old, posted an image to Instagram wearing a black crop top and matching leggings to show off her new slender physique.
Speaking to her 647,000 followers she captioned the image: “She’s back!!!!! [strong arm emojis]
“The later pics…This time last year I was 2.5 stones heavier. I’d given birth a few weeks ago and didn’t recognise myself anymore.”
She also went on to share with her followers how her experience with hyperemesis and hormonal insomnia caused her to sleep no more than two hours a night for six months.
In the candid Instagram post, she went on to say: “I suffered with hyperemesis and hormonal insomnia throughout my pregnancy. Which meant I averaged around 2 hours of sleep a night for 6 months. We tried everything to help me sleep/feel better and nothing worked. I felt Dreadful.
“While 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.”
She also gave her fans an inspirational message saying: “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. 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”
Her fans were quick to send messages of support with @aliandher2princesses saying: “Just signed back up to my gym today so excited to get fit again. Lost myself a little after baby no 2 who is now 3 but slowly feeling more like the ‘me’ I was before. You look amazing such an inspiration xx”
And @hera_cadd commented: “Women need to be easier on themselves. If you were only 2 weeks postpartum your hormones were still out of wack and you likely had no time to worry about exercise and eating better. Your before pictures show a normal experience especially for so short after giving birth and like you said it wasn’t an easy experience. If you still looked like your before that would be ok too! Having a baby is no easy feat.”
Famous faces also jumped on board to heap praise on the mum-of-two.
Giovanni Fletcher wrote: “Back like she never left!!! What a journey!” and Helen Skelton said: “You look hot” followed by a flame emoji.
Catherine shares two children Alfie, seven and Iris, one with husband Tom Pitfield.
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