Scarlett Moffatt’s weight loss and gain have always been hot topics of conversation and the star herself has opened up about her transformation throughout the years.
It has led to everyone asking the same question: how did she do it? From fitness DVDs to gruelling boot camps, Scarlett Moffatt’s weight-loss journey has been a long one.
Read on to learn more about how she got to where she is today.
Scarlett Moffatt’s weight-loss history
Scarlett lost a dramatic amount of weight in 2016 (Credit: Splash News)
Back in 2016, Scarlett dramatically shrunk from a size 18 to a size 8.
At the time, she claimed that she shed the pounds by following the workouts on her fitness DVD: Scarlett’s Superslim Me Plan.
However, the reality was a lot different: she only consumed 700 calories per day and followed a strict bootcamp workout routine.
Since then, Scarlett has made it clear she deeply regretted doing the DVD — so much so that she even purposely put on weight to prevent people from buying it.
“I sort of rebelled against the DVD because I just didn’t like how it happened and I just wasn’t for it any more,” she admitted in a 2020 appearance on Frankie Bridge’s podcast.
Scarlett debuted her glamorous new look during a September appearance at Big Brother: Late & Live.
In an Instagram post, she cut a slim figure, pairing a dark green top with a black fur-lined skirt and animal-print shoes.
“Always been a huge fan of Big Brother,” she said in the caption. “In fact, my guilty pleasure will forever be a chicken kebab and watching reality TV! So glad I got to do a major tick off my bucket list and be at a launch night at @bbuk.”
While many fans were happy for Scarlett, others were more speculative, with several claiming that she had been using weight-loss drugs such as Mounjaro.
Scarlett Moffatt said she saw more weight loss after going to therapy
Scarlett revealed she had started therapy and things ‘fell into place’ (Credit: Splash News)
Soon after, Scarlett spoke to Closer magazine. She explained that, earlier this year, she started therapy – and found that when she worked on herself, she lost a dress size.
“Loads of people keep giving me compliments and I keep getting a big head, but I think it’s just happiness,” she said.
“I started therapy at the beginning of the year and I honestly think if you look after the mind, everything else just falls into place.”
She added: “I also think that doing things I love has helped – and making sure that I spend as much time as possible with my little boy, because that’s what brings me joy.”
‘I feel like I’m cheating!’
Scarlett has no weight-loss secret (Credit: Splash News)
In an October interview with OK!, Scarlett shared the big secret behind her weight loss: she actually wasn’t trying to lose any weight at all.
“Honestly I have not lost any weight!” she insisted. “This is the mad thing, right. Even my friends yesterday text me saying: ‘Oh my God, Scarlett, you look amazing!’ Literally, I am the same size! I don’t know if it’s just because I’m happy, or my cortisol levels are down or I’m not as bloated or… I honestly have no idea!
“But I legit am the same! I was getting people coming up to me going: ‘Wow you’ve done so well!’ I’m the same! I’m literally the same! I’m dressing a bit different. Maybe that’s why. But I’ll take the compliment! It’s really unjust, though, I feel like I’m cheating!”
That being said, Scarlett also mentioned that, as she’s gotten older and become a parent to son Jude, she’s minding her health more.
“I think when you’re younger sometimes you think it’s more important on what size your clothes are whereas now I’ve got a little one to look after I just want to be the healthiest I could be,” she noted. “So I can be around for the longest time for him.”
Watch Scarlett on the Strictly Christmas Special on Christmas Day at 5.30pm on BBC One.
