Catherine Tyldesley only eats dessert at Christmas time

She famously dropped a whopping seven dress sizes after a huge lifestyle overhaul. 

And Catherine Tyldesley, who is famed for playing Eva Price in Coronation Street, has now revealed she keeps her incredible figure by only breaking her strict diet over the Christmas period with her favourite food being pizza and Christmas pudding.

The 34-year-old actress candidly revealed: ‘I love Christmas pudding. I don’t normally eat deserts so it’s the one time of year that I treat myself’.

Way back when: Catherine Tyldesley, who is famed for playing Eva Price in Coronation Street, has now revealed she keeps her incredible figure by only breaking her strict diet over the Christmas period with her favourite food being pizza and Christmas pudding 

Catherine underwent a dramatic weight loss which can be seen from a throwback picture she often posts, depicting the star when she piled on the pounds.

Star of the BBC’s drama Lillies now stays fit and regularly works out, especially as she prepares to have a few cheat days during Christmas.

The mum-of-one has become something of a health and fitness fanatic – having slimmed down to a slim size 10 from her heaviest – a size 22 as an 18-year-old.

She has now revealed her diet falls by the wayside at Christmas, as she revealed what she would have if not Christmas dinner, the 34-year-old added: ‘I’d have pizza because I’d still want to treat myself and I love pizza. 

Sexy stuff: The 34-year-old actress candidly revealed: 'I love Christmas pudding. I don’t normally eat deserts so it’s the one time of year that I treat myself'

Sexy stuff: The 34-year-old actress candidly revealed: ‘I love Christmas pudding. I don’t normally eat deserts so it’s the one time of year that I treat myself’

Stunner: Catherine underwent a dramatic weight loss which can be seen from a throwback picture she often posts, depicting the star when she piled on the pounds

Stunner: Catherine underwent a dramatic weight loss which can be seen from a throwback picture she often posts, depicting the star when she piled on the pounds

‘My favourite topping would be meat feast, the whole hog. If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it well!’  

With her New Year’s resolutions, it seems she is trying to atone from the festive sins: ‘It’s always the same for me – to be happier and healthier than the year before.’ 

She also discussed what she would buy Eva for a secret Santa present: ‘I would play it safe and buy her a makeup brush set because Eva loves makeup… 

Lady in red: Star of the BBC's drama Lillies now stays fit and regularly works out, especially as she prepares to have a few cheat days during Christmas

Lady in red: Star of the BBC’s drama Lillies now stays fit and regularly works out, especially as she prepares to have a few cheat days during Christmas

‘Eva is a bit of a princess so she would like to be with the man of her dreams in a very expensive hotel eating very expensive food with lots of champagne.’

On the weirdest present she ever bought, she said: ‘One year I got a huge cheese hamper off my Auntie. It was extra weird because I’m lactose intolerant …and she is aware of this.’

Catherine discusses the biggest traditions in her Christmas: ‘Family. It’s always about seeing as much family as possible because we’re all so busy throughout the year. 

Pretty in pink: On the weirdest present she ever bought, she said: 'One year I got a huge cheese hamper off my Auntie. It was extra weird because I’m lactose intolerant ...and she is aware of this'

Pretty in pink: On the weirdest present she ever bought, she said: ‘One year I got a huge cheese hamper off my Auntie. It was extra weird because I’m lactose intolerant …and she is aware of this’

‘We’re lucky enough to get two weeks off at Coronation Street so I cram it in with family and friends. As long as I’ve got family time, good food and good wine I’m happy.’ 

Of Christmas prep, she said: ‘Once Halloween is out of the way, I’m straight on it and I’d love to put the tree up then but my husband thinks it’s a bit much so I wait.’ 

And Catherine also revealed her Christmas song: ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside – Shayne and I like singing that one and I love Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree because when that comes on I feel super Christmassy.’ 

Working hard: 'Bring on the turkey' the actress joked to her fans on Instagram as she broke a sweat at the gym

Working hard: ‘Bring on the turkey’ the actress joked to her fans on Instagram as she broke a sweat at the gym



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