Judy’s shock slimdown
Judy Finnigan looked to be taking a leaf out of her daughter’s book as she stepped out showing off a significantly slimmer figure last week.
The 69-year-old was snapped while walking with husband Richard Madeley, 61.
Judy’s weight has fluctuated since she started presenting on TV with Richard in 1988. The mum-of-four looked to be at her biggest last year, but it seems she’s transformed herself.
Daughter Chloe Madeley, 30, a fitness fanatic who works out six days a week, admitted earlier this year that she had tried to improve her parents’ diet, saying, ‘I tried to get them to stop eating mounds of white bread and it didn’t go down well at all. They were like, “No! Don’t bring that chat over here. We don’t want to hear it.” So I gave up then.’
She added, ‘My dad is fit and healthy, goes for walks and watches what he eats. But my mum couldn’t give a f***.’
Dietitian Helen Bond tells best she believes Judy may have lost more than 2st – dropping from 15 st and a size 20-22 to 13st and a size 16-18.
‘After the menopause, a woman’s chance of developing heart disease is greatly increased, and Judy may have been spurred on to lose weight for her health and well-being by her fitness-loving daughter.’
Helen adds, ‘It has been reported Judy has also cut down on wine. As well as the negative effects drinking too much alcohol can have on your health, alcohol also contains lots of calories. A large, 250ml glass of wine can set you back at least 190kcal, so you can see how enjoying the odd tipple can contribute to weight gain over the years.
‘Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can also help lower the chances of type 2 diabetes, and takes the load off your hips and knees,’ adds Helen. ‘Judy’s recent weight loss will also help improve her mood and energy levels, and may help restore confidence.’
Well, whatever Judy’s doing, it’s certainly working!