She lost nine stone after undergoing a gastric sleeve operation in August 2020, which saw her drop from a size 18 to a size 10.
And Chanelle Hayes showcased the results of her weight loss this week as she flaunted her figure in an emerald green bikini as she soaked up the sun in Greece.
The former Big Brother housemate, 34, looked happy and confident as she displayed her slimmed-down physique while enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool.
Looking good: Chanelle Hayes showcased the results of her weight loss this week as she flaunted her figure in an emerald green bikini as she soaked up the sun in Greece
Chanelle looked on fine form in the skimpy two-piece as she sat with her legs dangling in the water, with the star also seen casually strolling around the resort.
The TV personality teamed her green swimwear with a stylish white and black striped tote bag and simple black flip-flops.
She left her brunette locks loose for the outing, with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses seen perched atop her head.
Chanelle looked in great spirits as she enjoyed some downtime while making the most of the fine Greek weather.
Green Goddess: The former Big Brother housemate, 34, looked happy and confident as she displayed her slimmed-down physique while enjoying a refreshing dip in the pool
Weight loss: Chanelle claims to have lost nine stone after undergoing a gastric sleeve operation in August 2020, which saw her drop from a size 18 to a size 10
She was seen happily kicking back on a sun lounger and topping up her tan, before she relaxed with a book.
The TV personality now dubs herself a ‘Body Positivity Advocate’ in her Instagram bio, often posting inspiring snaps to her 120k followers.
The holiday comes after Chanelle revealed she was engaged to Dan Bingham, 40, in April this year after they were introduced in the 2020 lockdown through a mutual friend.
Chanelle recently revealed she now feels ‘confident’ enough to wear a wedding dress after her weight loss – as she plans her nuptials to her fiancé Dan.
There she is: Chanelle looked on fine form in the skimpy two-piece as she sat with her legs dangling in the water, with the star also seen casually strolling around the resort
Details: The TV personality teamed her green swimwear with a stylish white and black striped tote bag and simple black flip-flops
Style: She left her brunette locks loose for the outing, with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses seen perched atop her head
Beauty: Chanelle was bound to turn heads as she perched by the pool
The star said in a candid interview that she ‘wouldn’t have wanted to get married if she was still bigger’.
Speaking to New magazine, Chanelle said that she hadn’t been dress shopping yet as she wants to get her boobs done in January and a tummy tuck to get rid of loose skin after her 9st weight loss.
She explained: ‘I feel like nothing would fit properly until those two things are done, and that would get me down. I don’t know whether I would have wanted to get married if I was still bigger. But I am excited because I feel confident as I am now.
‘I know I won’t want a big meringue style dress and will probably go for something quite simple, but I’m not deciding anything for certain yet.’
Aaand chill! She was seen happily kicking back on a sun lounger and topping up her tan, before she relaxed with a book
Holiday: Chanelle looked in great spirits as she enjoyed some downtime while making the most of the fine Greek weather
Me time: The stunner ran her hands through her hair as she leaned back on her chair by the pool
Chilling out: Chanelle flashed a smile as she got lost in a good book
If you’ve got it: Chanelle was clearly pleased with her incredible progress amid her weight loss
Dan added that he hadn’t taken into account she had lost weight when he bought the ring, so it had to be resized as it fitted ‘like a bracelet’.
During the interview, she also gushed over her new romance, saying: ‘Everyone’s got ‘a person’ and Dan is mine. I’ve never been able to fully be myself, and I just know that he loves me so much.’
The TV personality shares her son Blakely, 11, with her ex-partner Matthew Bates, who she was in a relationship with between 2009 and 2010.
She also has Frankie, four, with Edward Oates, who she was with on-and-off from 2016 to 2017.
In addition to her gastric sleeve operation, Chanelle more recently underwent an eight hour hair transplant surgery after discovering she suffers from female pattern baldness.
Penny for them? The mother of two looked off into the distance as she cooled off her legs in the pool
Making a splash: The former Big Brother star looked content as she enjoyed time by the pool
She told The Sun she was ‘devastated’ after seeing pictures of herself leaving the gym where the ‘bald patches on the top of her head’ were visible.
The star went on to reveal she would be scared her hairline would be revealed, saying: ‘I couldn’t go outside if it was raining, because it would dribble down her face’.
In February 2020, she underwent the surgery – which typically costs upwards of £7,000, at Farjo Hair Institute in Manchester.
Last year, Chanelle also revealed that she was diagnosed with M.E. or CFS (chronic fatigue symptom)
And spoke about how her condition had gone undiagnosed for four years.
She also disclosed that she can no longer go to the gym, drink alcohol or enjoy nights out with friends because she’s always so exhausted.
Congratulations: The holiday comes after Chanelle revealed she was engaged to Dan Bingham, 40, in April this year after they were introduced in the 2020 lockdown through a mutual friend
She explained: ‘I feel like nothing would fit properly until those two things are done, and that would get me down. I don’t know whether I would have wanted to get married if I was still bigger. But I am excited because I feel confident as I am now’
Bride-to-be: ‘I know I won’t want a big meringue style dress and will probably go for something quite simple, but I’m not deciding anything for certain yet’;
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