Singer Michelle McManus has revealed her incredible 9st weight loss to fans.

The Glasgow-born Pop Idol winner showed her transformation in before and after photos on Instagram, which she said was achieved thanks to changes to her diet and exercise routines.

She opened up to fans that she felt physically and mentally tired following the birth of her second child in 2022 and landing a new job presenting The Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland.

Amid a 'struggle' with her fitness, Michelle introduced exercise into her lifestyle and went into a calorie deficit.

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In an inspirational message, she said: "Looking at these images side by side, I can honestly say the numbers attached to both are almost irrelevant.

"It’s not about the label on the clothing or what it says on the scales, but instead, I’ve learned it’s truly all about how you feel about yourself. Life gets in the way, situations change and priorities shift.

"Someone introduced me to a great quote recently that really resonated with me: 'The only lifelong relationship we’ll ever have is the one with ourselves'.

"It is something I’ve learned too, loving yourself and feeling self-worth is so important. It’s taken me such a long time to understand that, but thankfully now, at 44 years old, I finally get it, and perhaps that is the biggest and best transformation of all."