Slimmed-down Casey Donovan reveals ‘music was my saviour’

Casey Donovan’s monumental weight loss journey has her feeling better than ever.

But on Saturday, the former Australian Idol star revealed none of it could have been possible without the impact of music on her life – and now she’s ready to give back.

‘[Music] was my saviour,’ the 29-year-old told The Daily Telegraph in a heartfelt interview.

‘[It was] my one place where I could escape everything in the world and just get carried away by melodies and music.’

Having overcome adversity several times in her career, Casey is finally in a position to use her story to help others.

Speaking to the publication from Channel Ten studios, the songstress was busy supporting an initiative called Musicians Making A Difference.

She announced her latest single, ‘Headstrong,’ was released in support of the organisation.

Happy place: ‘[Music] my one place where I could escape everything in the world and just get carried away by melodies and music,’ Casey, 29, revealed

‘It is all about having that conversation and being able to feel safe in a place when sometimes the world can get a bit hectic or when life is manic,’ she explained.

Casey’s song tackles that issue head-on, with the ultimate goal to empower youth to chase their dreams, regardless of the obstacles blocking the way.

 That’s exactly what she’s doing on her ongoing weight loss journey, and the results are clear for all to see.

Here to help! Having overcome adversity several times in her career, Casey is finally in a position to use her story to help others

Headstrong! She announced her latest single, ‘Headstrong,’ was released in support of charity organisation Musicians Making A Difference

‘I feel great, I feel really positive and energetic, life is definitely good,’ she confirmed.

In an interview with Woman’s Day recently, the singer revealed the secrets to her incredible transformation. 

‘I could see myself making all the same mistakes and I knew I had to do something,’ she explained.

Casey also said she ‘swapped a diet of fast food and carb-heavy meals for a high protein diet and started to walk up to 15,000 steps a day.’  

Feeling great! And with everything else seemingly working in her favour, he weight loss journey has pushed her joy through the roof: ‘I feel great, I feel really positive and energetic, life is definitely good,’ she confirmed