James Argent drops an astonishing two stone in two weeks following diet overhaul
The troubled The Only Way Is Essex star flew to Portugal for an intensive juice cleanse organised by juicing guru Jason Vale – and has vowed to continue losing the lbs after feeling healthier and more confident
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James Argent has lost an impressive two stone in weight in the space of just two weeks after making a radical change to his diet.
The 32-year-old reality star says recent paparazzi photographs of him inspired him to lose weight after he was unimpressed with how he looked while sporting swimming short on the beach in Spain.
Arg used to weigh 18st and 7lb before he slimmed down to 13st 7lb following a stint in rehab last year as he battled booze and drug habits.
However, the ITV star regained the weight he lost after he binged on takeaways during lockdown.
Arg has now lost two stone in the space of two weeks after meeting juicing expert Jason Vale who encouraged him to sign up for a juice diet programme.
Opening up to The Sun on Sunday, Arg explained: “I feel incredible and I’m determined to lose even more weight.
“I met Jason on the off chance and he called my bluff when I said I’d book in. So the next day I bought my flights and flew to his resort in Portugal. All I drank for a fortnight was juices.”
He continued: “It was the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve struggled with my weight for years but this has really changed my outlook.
“I’m free from drink and drugs still, which is a huge achievement. And making sure I lose weight and get healthier is an ongoing goal.”
Earlier this year, Arg won sympathy from fans when he opened up about his drug problems.
The star explained that he would often lock himself away to consume class A drugs alone in the dark for days at a time – and endured two near death scares at his lowest points.
Arg turned his life around thanks to now ex-girlfriend Gemma Collins who encouraged him to seek help.
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