Fans of Ruth Jones have been struck by the actress's dramatic weight loss, known for captivating audiences in hits like Stella, Little Britain, and Gavin and Stacey. Intrigue surrounds the transformation that has seen the star slim down significantly. Ruth attributed her success to an epiphany that struck after a holiday at the dawn of the last decade.
She recalled the pivotal moment, stating: "I came back from holiday - January 2010 - and we all overdo it on holiday, don't we? Something just clicked, I felt this is now or never, I wanted to make a positive change for me and I haven't looked back." Slated to spend months working on the script for Stella, she saw a golden chance to revamp her lifestyle. Instead of following a fad diet, Ruth adopted mindful eating habits, particularly limiting portions and being calorie-conscious to ensure she was burning more than she consumed.
Reflecting on her health journey, Ruth has shared: "It's taken me 22 months to lose 4.5 stone. Although I have done loads of diets in my time I have never done it the old-fashioned way: taking in less calories than I was using.
" Get all the latest TV and showbiz news and gossip from Chronicle Live with our free newsletter For sustainable results, the target was a daily intake of around 1,250 to 1,500 calories, notably lower than the typical 2,000 recommended for women. The tactic paid off, slimming down to a size 12 as mentioned by the Express, reports Surrey Live . Emphasising consistency over perfecti.
