Sue Cleaver, 59, reveals she’s ‘not obsessed over diets’

Sue Cleaver has revealed she’s ‘not obsessed over diets’ as she reflected on the unfair expectations placed on women while covering March’s Prima issue.

The Coronation Street star, 59, – who looked slim in a blue dress while posing for the publication – told how she would never promote any weight-related products as women have ‘enough difficulties as it is’.

It comes after last week the star – who admitted to shedding pound in the I’m A Celeb jungle – showcased her jaw-dropping weight loss in an Instagram snap.

Smart: Sue Cleaver has revealed she’s ‘not obsessed over diets’ as she reflected on the unfair expectations placed on women while covering March’s Prima issue.

On not being embroiled in diet culture she told the publication: ‘I lost some weight in the jungle, but I’m not obsessing over diets: life is hard enough!

‘There’s always going to be outside pressure and unfair expectations placed on women, but I refuse to get pulled into it.

‘That’s why I’ll never promote anything weight-related, and it’s why I’d always rather compliment somebody on their smile or their outfit, rather than their weight.’

Cover girl: The Coronation Street star, 59, told how she would never promote any weight-related products as women have ‘enough difficulties as it is’

She continued: ‘Let’s just let women be women – we have enough difficulties and struggles as it is.’

During the chat she also opened up about her stage of live as she nears her 60th birthday.

She said: ‘My 50s have been the happiest decade of my life. I’m happy with me and where I am, so I’m looking forward to seeing what the next decade brings.

Candid: On not being embroiled in diet culture she told the publication: ‘I lost some weight in the jungle, but I’m not obsessing over diets: life is hard enough!’

‘Then again, if it doesn’t bring anything, I’m just going to have to make something happen myself. Since doing I’m A Celeb, my eyes have been opened to all these new experiences. Now, I’m just thinking, ‘Right, what’s my next challenge?’

It comes after last week Sue’s fans begged for her diet plan as she showcased her jaw-dropping weight loss in a snap posted to Instagram.

The actress looked sensational in a classic black top, which she teamed up with leather jacket and bold green trousers.

Thoughts: She added: ‘There’s always going to be outside pressure and unfair expectations placed on women, but I refuse to get pulled into it’

In her caption, she wrote: ‘Getting my glam on for @thismorning this morning – trousers by @reiss & jacket by @mintvelvet – styled by @johnlewis_samantha @johnlewis Cheadle.’

Her followers were left in shock by the post, writing in their comments, ‘Who is this woman!!!!! ,’ and, ‘OMG!!! You look amazing xxx.’

Others penned, ‘Omg share your weight loss journey please. Looking fabulous ,’ and, ‘Looking fabulous Sue how did you lose all the weight? Other than being in the jungle .’

Positive: During the chat she also opened up about her stage of live as she nears her 60th birthday

More wrote to recent I’m A Celeb campmate: ‘Get me in that jungle if this is how much weight I’ll lose,’ and, ‘Wow .. you look fab. Way younger than 60 soon x how have you done it ?? Your so slim x.’

Back in 2019, Sue lost three-stone after overhauling her diet and adopting a new health and fitness regime.

It was reported she dropped to a size 12-14 from a size 16, after making a change to have a healthier lifestyle in 2016.

‘Who is this woman?!’ It comes after last week the star – who admitted to shedding pound in the I’m A Celeb jungle – showcased her jaw-dropping weight loss in an Instagram snap

Discussing her weight loss, a source told Woman magazine: ‘Sue was always a self-confessed foodie, who admitted that over-indulgence was her Achilles Heel. Now everything’s changed.

‘Sue’s in her mid 50s so it was a no brainer that cutting down on certain things was what she had to do.

‘She’s in this for the long game and wants to live a long, happy and healthy life,’ they said, as they added she did it for her partner and son Elliot.

The March 2023 issue of Prima is now on sale.

Delighted: Continuing to flaunt her new look, the actress opened her arms with glee while cutting a navy-and-white dress in a shot posted last Wednesday