James Argent displays his impressive five stone weight loss as he catches up with former TOWIE co-star Ferne McCann
James Argent displayed his impressive five stone weight loss as he reuinted with his longtime pal Ferne McCann on Wednesday.
The former TOWIE star, 33, appeared in good spirits as he caught up with Ferne, 30, and gave her a kiss on the cheek in a heartwarming video she shared on Instagram.
James, who recently underwent gastric sleeve surgery, looked healthy in a light blue striped shirt along with a pair of navy shorts.
Looking good: James Argent displayed his impressive five stone weight loss as he reuinted with his longtime pal Ferne McCann on Wednesday
In the clip, Ferne filmed Arg walking towards her as he shouted ‘hey!’ before giving her a kiss.
Ferne looked radiant in a white sleeveless top which she paired with a lace vest while she wore her blonde locks in a bob style.
The reality star added to her outfit with a gold necklace and matching earrings.
James’ outing comes after he discussed slimming down after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, saying he is ‘pleased’ with his progress.
Pals: The former TOWIE star, 33, appeared in good spirits as he caught up with Ferne, 30, and gave her a kiss on the cheek in a heartwarming video she shared on Instagram
The former TOWIE star talked about his weight and losing four stone during an appearance on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch last month, where he showed his slimmer figure.
He reflected: ‘I’m four stone lighter now. It’s a really good start. Four stone out of 11 or 12 might seem like a drop in the ocean but I’m pleased I’ve made progress already.
‘I feel so much happier already, I feel healthier already, I’m lighter on my toes, I’m more confident. I’m really loving life at the moment.’
James also spoke about how weighing 27 stone prior to his surgery, saying he ‘felt horrible’ during the period.
Laid back: James, who recently underwent gastric sleeve surgery, looked healthy in a light blue striped shirt along with a pair of navy shorts
He explained: ‘It felt horrible, I was always extremely uncomfortable, I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror.
‘It felt depressing and it just wasn’t me. Now I’m starting to feel like myself again and I’m excited about what the future is going to bring.’
The reality star went on: ‘It was scary being 27 stone… It was serious, doctors were telling me how dangerous it was… I knew it was something I had to address pretty quickly.’
Co-stars: Ferne looked radiant in a white sleeveless top while she wore her blonde locks in a bob style
Arg is currently on a mission to lose six stone by Christmas after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery.
James reportedly hopes to ‘lose at least a stone every month between now and 2022’ and will enlist the help of close friend and fitness fanatic Mark Wright.
Mark, 34, has told James ‘he can join him over the gym anytime he likes’.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s a lot but he’s determined to do it because he is feeling so much healthier following his operation. He’s been getting a lot of support from Mark.’
‘Four stone out of 11 might seem like a drop in the ocean but I’m pleased’: James discussed slimming down after his gastric sleeve surgery on Steph’s Packed Lunch last month
Mark has reportedly been offering James not only exercise advise but also tips for following a healthy eating regime, and James is set to take Mark on on his offer and join him in the gym ‘soon’.
Earlier this year, Arg took to Instagram to share a snap of himself wrapped in a towel while at a lido as he explained to fans how he’s taking care of himself after surgery.
He penned: ‘It is extremely important that I continue to take good care of myself not just physically but mentally as well, After such a big operation & life change!’
Good friend: James has enlisted the help of close friend and fitness fanatic Mark Wright, 34, who has told James ‘he can join him over the gym anytime he likes’ (pictured in 2011)