Martine McCutcheon showcased her svelte figure on Saturday as she celebrated her 46th birthday.
The actress looked radiant as she posed for a sunny Instagram snap in form-fitting black leggings a grey ‘Sydney’ jumper.’
Her post comes months after she revealed she had ditched diets in order to do ‘what’s right’ for her.
Looking good: Martine McCutcheon showcased her svelte figure on Saturday as she celebrated her 46th birthday
Martine teamed her shiny leggings and top with black sandals and a black crossbody bag, while she shielded her eyes from the sun with white shades.
The former EastEnders star sported a radiant smile and wore her raven locks loose while enjoying some time in the sun on her special day.
Captioning her post, she penned: ‘The Sun is shining, the shades are on and it’s my birthday! I’ve had a bit of a a M.E flare up lately but the sunshine and walking in nature always makes me smile and the fresh air does wonders doesn’t it?
‘I’m taking it nice & easy, I’m letting my boys spoil me rotten with pressies, I’m listening to my favourite play list and opening handmade cards and pressies in the garden!’
Work it: The actress looked radiant as she posed for a sunny Instagram snap in form-fitting black leggings a grey ‘Sydney’ jumper’
The mother-of-one concluded: ‘Feeling very loved and grateful. Happy days!’
She also shared a clip of herself strutting across a zebra crossing alongside a birthday message from her husband.
In February, Martine revealed it has taken her ‘such a long time to do what works for (her)’ as she opened up about her health and staying in shape.
In an interview with OK! magazine, the Love Actually star noted that she didn’t like to discuss her weight but told how she stays in shape by following the 80/20 rule diet.
Lovely: Captioning her post, she penned: ‘The Sun is shining, the shades are on and it’s my birthday! I’ve had a bit of a a M.E flare up lately but the sunshine and walking in nature always makes me smile and the fresh air does wonders doesn’t it?’
Discussing her frame, Martine told how it hasn’t always been straightforward in finding the right healthy eating lifestyle that works for her, with the star stating how important it is to just be the ‘best version’ of herself.
She said: ‘I think it takes a long time to work out what your own recipe is. It’s taken me such a long time to look through all the stuff that’s out there, and do just what works for me. So it’s not as simple as just going on a crazy diet. I just feel it’s really important to encourage women to just be the best version of themselves.’
Detailing her diet, she added: ‘The 80/20 rule is what works for me. For 80% of my week, I will have mainly just healthy proteins, vegetables and fruit, organic and veggie juices, and Flora ProActiv spread. And then I’ll have treats 20% of the time.’
She details how she indulges in pizza, chocolate or a G&T for special occasions, noting that she doesn’t feel guilty because she’s doing ‘good bits for my heart’ for most of the week.
Slim Jim: In February, Martine revealed it has taken her ‘such a long time to do what works for (her)’ as she opened up about her health and staying in shape
The mum-of-one also shared that she keeps in shape by walking her dogs everyday after the school run, with the outings good for both ‘my head and my health’.
On taking cold showers to help with Fibromyalgia, she explained: ‘It’s not every day, but I have one when I can.
‘I’ll have a cold shower at the end [of a hot shower] and stay in there as long as I can. It’s really kind of makes me feel like I’ve been WD-40’d.’
Last year Martine gave an interview to Hello Magazine and spoke about living with Lyme disease, which according to the NHS causes ‘fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash called erythema migraines’, during the pandemic.
She told the publication: ‘If you have any underlying illness you can’t take risks.
Candid: Martine, who made her children’s TV debut as a teenager, has spoken previously about how growing up in the public eye made her aware of her weight from a young age
Shape: Discussing her frame, Martine told how it hasn’t always been straightforward in finding the right healthy eating lifestyle that works for her, with the star stating how important it is to just be the ‘best version’ of herself
‘As with any chronic condition you can have flare-ups. When I go outside I always have my mask and my gloves and take it very seriously.
‘I have been really good emotionally for a long time and I have felt a lot calmer. It has been good to realise it is okay to do things at your own pace.’
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks that can lead to long term and life changing health conditions.
Lifestyle: The mum-of-one also shared that she keeps in shape by walking her dogs everyday after the school run, with the outings good for both ‘my head and my health’
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