‘I cut out the junk food!’ Former MAFS star Jo McPharlin says ditching beer and Mother energy drinks is the secret behind her staggering weight loss
Former Married At First Sight star Jo McPharlin has revealed the secret behind her staggering weight loss.
In an Instagram video, the 41-year-old said that cutting out junk food and sugary beverages has helped shed several dress sizes.
‘All I’ve done different is meal plan,’ she explained. ‘I’ve stopped the junk food, I’ve stopped the soft drinks, I’ve stopped the Mother energy drinks.’
Before and after: Former Married At First Sight star Jo McPharlin has lost several kilos after swapping sugary drinks and alcohol for water. (Pictured: Right in 2018, left in 2019)
She continued: ‘I basically just drink water. I haven’t really gone out that much to have the odd beer or two that I like either.’
Jo, who is a plus-size model now, also insisted that confidence is key to looking and feeling good.
‘Love who you are, love the skin you’re in,’ she said. ‘People see confident before they see anything – even if you’re rocking a size 30.’
‘I’ve stopped the junk food, I’ve stopped the soft drinks, I’ve stopped the Mother energy drinks,’ she explained. (Pictured on MAFS in 2018)
‘I basically just drink water,’ Jo continued. ‘I haven’t really gone out that much to have the odd beer or two that I like either.’ (Pictured on MAFS in 2018)
The single mum opened up about her weight loss to Daily Mail Australia in July, revealing that she doesn’t go to the gym or weigh herself.
‘I’m just a flat out mum of two busy kids, working three jobs and now being a lot more organised with my eating,’ Jo said of her regimen.
‘Instead of zipping through drive-through takeaways after work [each night], I make food that I can freeze to reheat easily when I get home.’
Sensational! Jo, who is a plus-size model now, also insisted that confidence is key to looking and feeling good. (Pictured in 2019 after her weight loss)
When asked just how much weight she has lost in recent months, Jo continued: ‘I have no idea, I haven’t had scales in my house for over 10 years now.’
Discussing her transformation further, Jo concluded: ‘I just know that all my clothes fit so much better now. I’m still totally me, just a bit thinner.’
Since leaving the show last year, not only has Jo shed several kilos, she’s became an unlikely social media influencer and ambassador for local clothing brands.
Flashback: Jo first shot to fame as the self-proclaimed ‘bogan bride’ on Married At First Sight. (Pictured with co-star Sean Donnelly on MAFS