Michelle Heaton ensured her year started on a positive note as she paid an early morning visit to her local fitness studio on Tuesday.
The former Liberty X star, 41, has embraced a healthy, abstinence based lifestyle after entering rehab to combat alcohol and substance abuse issues last April.
And the turbulence of 2021 appeared to be behind her as she emerged from a London gym looking toned and trim following her latest workout.
Step by step: Michelle Heaton ensured her year started on a positive note as she paid an early morning visit to her local fitness studio on Tuesday
The Geordie singer showed off her abs in a turquoise crop-top and lilac gym shorts as she crossed an adjoining car-park and climbed into her waiting car.
She added to her look with a black quilted coat, while a matching baseball cap and white running shoes rounded things off.
Mother-of-two Michelle was without her husband, businessman and personal trainer Hugh Hanley, after admitting he has influenced her healthy new gym regime.
On the right track: The former Liberty X star, 41, has embraced a healthy, abstinence based lifestyle after entering rehab to combat alcohol and substance abuse issues last April
Staying positive: The turbulence of 2021 appeared to be behind her as she emerged from a London gym looking toned and trim following her latest workout
Looking good: The Geordie singer showed off her abs in a turquoise crop-top and lilac gym shorts as she crossed an adjoining car-park and climbed into her waiting car
Michelle later took to her Instagram to share a very animated snap of her about to go walking with her dog.
She wore the same padded jacket, with a wool bobble hat and wellies.
She wrote alongside the happy pictures: ‘Totally normal attire to go out dog walking in the pissing rain..what’s your choice of clothing today? For me it mild and sticky but wet so covered the main bits and waterproofing is essential with coat and foot wear but it’s muggy so a good air supply while walking for ventilation is a must.’
She’s off: Michelle made her way back to her car as she prepared for the journey home
Good spirits: Michelle later took to her Instagram to share a very animated snap of her about to go walking with her dog
Fashionista: She wore the same padded jacket, with a wool bobble hat and wellies
Fun: She wrote alongside the happy pictures: ‘Totally normal attire to go out dog walking in the pissing rain.. what’s your choice of clothing today?’
Taking to Instagram in December, Michelle shared a photo of the couple working out side by side, with the accompanying caption: ‘Couples who train together stay together! Check out our videos of back and cardio today… I must say I’m punching, mr hanley is looking HOT’ [sic]
‘This man @hughhanley is my everything! I can’t believe how my body has transformed since my addictions have stopped! All that excess sugar, not eating, binging and REPEAT! brought me to my knees mentally and physically!’
‘You don’t need to be an alcoholic to quit the booze and get healthy! Some days I am low, sometimes I don’t wanna get out of bed .. but today is not one of them!
‘With my clear mind, my man, my dog, and my weights I’m all set for today!’
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The former Liberty X singer checked into The Priory in April last year in a bid to beat her alcohol addiction after being days away from death.
A now tee-total Michelle says her craving for drink was so strong she became consumed by her own needs rather than those of her children Faith, nine, and Aaron, seven.
She told The Sun: ‘I would always promise myself this was the last time I was going to drink or use cocaine. But I’d wake up with the fear of it not being there and have to buy more vodka.
Let’s get physical: Taking to Instagram in December, Michelle shared a photo of the couple working out side by side
Open: Captioning the post, she reflected on her journey through addiction and how she has got healthy since ‘quitting the booze’
‘I’d manipulate friends into picking up the kids from school. I was selfish. I was exhausted.
‘I didn’t want to lie, but I had to because I needed alcohol. It was relentless.’
She was told she would die if she did not confront her problems, with her liver being on the verge of cirrhosis by the time she checked into rehab.
Looking back: Last year, Michelle shared a shocking picture of herself looking unwell from before she went to rehab, with the star admitting she was unable to stop drinking for her family
Passed out: Her craving for drink was so strong at the height of her illness that she became consumed by her own needs rather than those of her children Faith, nine, and Aaron, seven
Michelle recently posted a before and after shot of her body, with the before shot taken the day she entered rehab.
Sharing a picture of herself looking ‘swollen from a failing liver’, she wrote: ‘So.. 2021 for me was a whole load of different things. But it turned out to be the best year of my life – a life beyond my wildest dreams.
‘And with that me & @hughhanley are working on helping others change their habits and lifestyle starting in the coming months so look out for our news!
Transformation: Michelle recently shared a before and after photo of herself from the day she entered rehab last year as she looked ahead to 2022
Impressive: The former Liberty X star, has been open about her battle with alcohol and shared a snap of herself from when she was ‘swollen from a failing liver’
‘But, today, Not only am I grateful for achieving 8 months sobriety, but my body, mind and soul has been replenished with love. I had to learn to love myself to become well again!
‘The first photo was taken the first day I went into the @priorygroup 27th April 2021. – scared – alone – no hope – grey & swollen from a failing liver & pancreas I wanted to document my journey for myself and now I’m ready to show what the body can do with hard work and a clear mind.
‘The other is right now (took me ages to fish out similar knickers god knows where my sports bra is) – happy – self loved and self care – filled with hope – energy, ambition and healthy.’
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Blessings: Michelle is now enjoying the fruits of an abstinence based lifestyle after entering rehab to deal with her problems last April
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