Let’s be honest: watching her sashay through The Only Way is Essex with a bottle of prosecco was pure entertainment. But her transformation, which she documents on Instagram and her BBC podcast Climbing the Ladder, is refreshingly unfiltered. She’s openly discussed using semaglutide medications and making lifestyle changes, which is a level of transparency we rarely see from celebrities.
A key part of her journey? Cutting the sugar and embracing a lower-carb, gluten-free approach. She famously swapped her beloved jam doughnuts for protein-rich alternatives. “I had to get my head right first,” she told her followers, admitting that emotional eating was her biggest hurdle. That’s a line we can all scribble in our mental notebooks.
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You don’t need a personal chef or a Kardashian budget to take a leaf out of Gemma’s book. Her method is surprisingly down-to-earth. First, she prioritised protein at every meal—think scrambled eggs for breakfast and chicken or fish for lunch. This keeps you fuller for longer, which is a godsend when you’re dodging the 3pm snack slump.
Secondly, she learnt to say “no” without guilt. If a friend pressured her to share a dessert, Gemma’s new catchphrase became: “I’m good, babe.” It’s simple, but it’s a power move. Lastly, she moved her body in ways she enjoyed—walking on the beach, doing light yoga, and even dancing around her Essex mansion. No HIIT classes required.
