Lisa Riley, who has played Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale since 1995, underwent a gruelling 18-month weight loss journey but was left in 'constant pain' by the results
Since first stepping onto the Emmerdale set as Mandy Dingle in 1995, actress Lisa Riley has quickly become one of the show's most cherished stars.
Unlike many celebs opting for a quick fix, Lisa's main motivation was to adopt a healthier lifestyle, which involved swapping her usual takeaway meals for regular gym sessions and a healthier diet. Lisa candidly shared on her weight-loss journey woes, stating: "When I made the decision to lose weight, I never for one second imagined that I would end up looking like that."
"But the movement was becoming a severe problem. It really hurt, it rubbed and it would get red, and it was hard to clean between the folds." The star then confessed: "Could I have lived with the loose skin for the rest of my life? Yes, but I wouldn't have been happy.Interestingly, while often considered a cosmetic procedure, Lisa felt that her skin removal was actually something very different."
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