Shirtless James Argent showcases his 14 stone weight loss while out for a run in Marbella

He has lost 14 stone over the past year, after he underwent a gastric sleeve procedure when his weight reached 27 stone. 

And James Argent continued to show off his trimmer physique on Thursday while out on a run during his holiday in Marbella, Spain.

The former TOWIE star, 34, went shirtless during the outing, while donning a pair of quirky blue patterned shorts.

Trim physique: James Argent continued to show off his 14 stone weight loss on Thursday while out on a run during his holiday in Marbella, Spain

James sported a pair of running shoes, while accessorising with a gold watch and chain as he soaked-up the sun during the morning activity.

He appeared to be motivated for his jog as he stretched to warm up while listening to music.

It comes after James declared he is ‘finally the man he always wanted to be’ – and revealed he has an ‘exciting’ new lady in his life during a recent television appearance. 

The reality TV star told of his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul.

Looking good: The former TOWIE star, 34, went shirtless during the outing, while donning a pair of quirky blue shorts

Looking good: The former TOWIE star, 34, went shirtless during the outing, while donning a pair of quirky blue shorts

Fitness: He looked motivated for his run as he stretched to warm up while listening to music

Work out: James appeared to be changing songs as he stopped for a quick break

Fitness: He looked motivated for his run as he stretched to warm up while listening to music

Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, Arg was glowing as he gushed to the presenter, 62, that he ‘feels like he’s winning’.

The former TOWIE star began: ‘I have come to a point where I finally feel confident. 

‘I am ready to meet someone and, as cliché as it is, you can’t love someone until you love yourself and now I can take care of myself I can take care of someone else.’ 

Stylish: James sported a pair of running shoes, while accessorising with a gold watch and chain as he soaked-up the sun during the morning activity

Stylish: James sported a pair of running shoes, while accessorising with a gold watch and chain as he soaked-up the sun during the morning activity

Confident: The reality TV star told of his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul

Adding of his weight loss, he candidly he admitted: 'I am still conscious when I wear swimming shorts'

Confident: The reality TV star recently told of his newfound confidence since his incredible weight loss transformation and lifestyle overhaul

Holiday: Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now be focused on his true passion and gigging with his band in Marbella is where he feels happiest

Holiday: Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now be focused on his true passion and gigging with his band in Marbella is where he feels happiest

Arg divulged: ‘I did meet a woman in Mykonos, we’ve been messaging, she’s not English, she lives abroad but who knows, it’s exciting anyway.’

The TV personality has previously had high-profile relationships with his former co-stars Lydia Bright, 31, with whom he remains close friends, and Gemma Collins, 41. 

Adding of his weight loss, he candidly he admitted: ‘I am still conscious when I wear swimming shorts, I go Simon Cowell style with them right up around my belly button, but I am lucky that the excess skin is minimal.

James added: 'There is nothing better than being clean and sober, everything that I set out to do I am now achieving.'

James added: ‘There is nothing better than being clean and sober, everything that I set out to do I am now achieving.’

‘I had to learn very hard and tough lessons, but I don’t feel resentful, I wake up in the morning and look forward to the day ahead.  

‘There is nothing better than being clean and sober, everything that I set out to do I am now achieving.’

Arg continued: ‘I always wanted to be a wedding singer and now I am finally becoming what I want to be, The Arg Band is going from strength to strength. It is a dream come true. 

Speaking to MailOnline, he previously said his career will now be focused on his true passion and gigging with his band in Marbella is where he feels happiest.

In an exclusive interview James, who last appeared on ITVBe show TOWIE in 2018, said: ‘As much as I love doing all the stuff on TV, I’m really passionate about and my bread and butter is my band and all my singing gigs.’

Before and after: James was told he was putting his health at risk with his weight - tipping the scales at 27stone (pictured before having gastric sleeve surgery last year)

Now: The star is happy and healthy after shedding his excess weight, and getting clean and sober

Before and after: James was told he was putting his health at risk with his weight – tipping the scales at 27stone (pictured left before having gastric sleeve surgery last year)

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