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Social media is responsible for spurring the biggest shift the fitness and health industry has seen in decades. Whilst it was once easy to keep your lifestyle habits to yourself, you now can’t fail to notice photos and videos of your friends and others working out and drinking smoothies, uploaded daily on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. With the sudden rise of people claiming to be health and fitness gurus, it can be difficult to know who to trust amongst a minefield of so-called influencers! With this in mind, we are proud to have Lucy Mecklenburgh as our cover star. The former TOWIE actress turned businesswoman has changed the lives of thousands of women through her online fitness and nutrition programme, resultswithlucy.com, which offers professional advice on how to get super fit, enjoy your workouts and Lucy wears bra & leggings from padlifestyle.com lose weight sensibly.

As well as Lucy, this issue is jam-packed with many more amazing celebrities who have carved out a name for themselves in the industry, including The Body Coach Joe Wicks, model Caprice and fitness guru Chloe Madeley, plus lots more!

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47 Marnie Simpson The Geordie Shore star chats to us about her experience of anxiety

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The model talks health scares and juggling work with family life

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The former TOWIE star, who now heads a fitness empire, talks exclusively to Celebrity Secrets Interview Suzanne Baum

FROM THE MINUTE the CS crew arrive at our shoot location in the heart of London, we can see just why Lucy turns heads. Not only is she gorgeous, but her dazzling smile is infectious, even after a week of very little sleep! Long gone is the fake tan and heavily made up look from her former TOWIE days; in fact, Lucy’s natural beauty means she hardly needs any make-up at all to make her camera ready.

As the face and founder of her Results with Lucy business - it comes as no surprise that the 27-year-old looks the picture of health. Having attracted a huge following of fans through her fitness and nutrition company, set up five years ago, Lucy has made a reputable name for herself in a very tough industry. Even more remarkable is the fact she has managed to shake off her reality TV star tag, and be taken seriously as a businesswoman at the same time.

Lucy, how does it feel to be fronting so many magazines this year? You’re in high demand!

‘It’s very flattering to be asked, and photo shoots and interviews are great fun. I‘ve been doing this sort of thing since the age of 19, so it’s nice to know that I have the luxury of choosing the jobs I want to do now.’

What is it about your Results with Lucy programme that has made it so popular?

‘I think one of the most appealing factors is that it’s an online tool that makes our members feel like they are part of a community, where everyone supports each other. Many people find exercise intimidating, so being able to share it with online members and work out in the comfort of your own home is great. In fact, one of the reasons I set it up was because I had many gym memberships

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and never used them. I hadn’t really done any exercise since leaving school - I think I was quite intimidated by it.’

How did you first get the programme going?

‘I started training with a PT called Cecilia, who is now not only my best friend, but my business partner. Her workouts were always different and kept me so engaged that I wanted to share them. So, Cecilia and I just filmed 30 of our favourite workouts and we put them online. Literally overnight they were a massive success, with so many people wanting to follow along.’

It’s a very difficult industry to get a foot in.

What made you stand out do you think?

‘I was one of the first celebrities to say I’m not going to do a fitness DVD. Cecilia and I did a lot of research and realised that by sharing our workouts on website platforms, and by adding new routines every week, it would be a lot more appealing than a one-hour exercise DVD that a lot of other celebrities tend to do.’

Tell us a bit more about the business?

‘We’ve got a lovely team and there are 16 of us now. We’ve got 15 PT’s on the website, four nutrition plans and, five years down the line, it has really developed. It keeps people engaged and that’s why they like it. Our followers aren’t going to a class together, but they all talk online and on social media, supporting each other. We have over half a million girls following us, so it’s great to have a support system in place! A lot of our followers are mums and they love it because they can follow us when their kids are asleep and you only need space for an exercise mat! A lot of people use it when they are travelling too, using their mat in a hotel room.’

Does your programme include weights?

‘You can choose what you want to do. There is an option button on the site where you can say what (if any) equipment you have. We have workouts for everyone and all fitness levels.

Even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes, there will be a bank of workouts that you can use.

We are constantly adding new programmes and new recipes every month, to provide nutritional advice.’

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How involved are you in the day-to-day running of the business?

‘Obviously, I do things like photo shoots and press events often, so I’m not in the office all week. But I oversee everything. Nothing goes out without my approval.’

Has it been hard to shake off the reality star status and be taken seriously as a businesswoman?

‘Yes and no. Reality TV is such a massive part of the media world and as a female with that kind of background, it can be hard. There have been times when I have turned up to meetings and they’ve just looked at me in disbelief because I run my own business. You know what though, it’s forced me to work a lot harder.’

Your Instagram messages are full of inspirational quotes; why do you feel the need to post them?

‘I think when you are given a platform with so many followers, and you have young girls looking up to you, you have to be a good role model. If I can make someone feel a little bit better by looking at my posts, even if it’s just one person, I’m happy. With a lot of followers there is a responsibility to give off the right messages and show real images to help spread positivity and educate people. If we use social media correctly, it’s an amazing platform to inspire and motivate people.’ celebritysecrets.com

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‘I would be lying if I said no. As I have a health and fitness business and I’m in the public eye, it’s double the pressure. For me, it’s not just about looking a certain way. Working out and eating well is so important for my mental health, which contributes to me feeling more confident, positive and motivated.’

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When it comes to food are you careful with what you eat?

‘In the week, I try to be quite good. This morning for example, I ordered an omelette and a smoothie, which is usually accompanied by a black coffee. For lunch, I will have some sort of salad along with protein, and then loads of vegetables. For dinner, I love making home-made curries and stir fries.’

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So, you have time to cook?

‘Not always - you should see my Deliveroo bill, it’s huge! You can eat healthy food nowadays, even if it’s a takeaway. Yesterday I ordered half a chicken and a salad as a take away - I had no time to cook!’

What about carbs; do you steer clear of them?

‘I’m not anti-carbs. People often forget that vegetables are carbs too, so it’s not good to avoid them completely! But I tend to avoid processed carbs and I try not to have white bread or pasta. At the weekends, I don’t make any rules. I eat whatever I fancy and if that’s a big bowl of pasta and a chocolate cake, that’s what I’ll eat. I’ll also have a couple of glasses of red wine.’

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You seem to be juggling a lot - how do you stay motivated?

‘Do you know what, it’s a really hard thing motivation. I would say it’s my number one asked question on Results with Lucy when we do live Q&A’s and emails. For me, personally, I have to have goals; my longterm goal, ultimately, is health. We have one body and we have got to look after it, but it is tough. Motivation is one of those things you

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have to be in the right mindset for. I believe if you don’t feel like doing it, don’t force yourself.

You will feel good after a workout, but if you really don’t want to do it, don’t worry about it.

It’s not the end of the world.’

So, obviously, your boyfriend Ryan Thomas is very fit too – do you train together?

‘Yes, we do actually. It’s quite a recent thing but when he stays at my place we do some Results with Lucy workouts. My PT Cecilia trains us both, so when it was lovely and warm we did circuits in the garden. It’s quite good because we get very competitive, so it makes us both work harder. I do find myself correcting his form sometimes, and he tells me to just let him get on with it!’

Can he keep up with you?

‘I think we have different strengths. Men have a lot more upper body strength, so there’s a lot of things he’s better at, like press ups. But for cardio-based stuff, I’m often better.’

Workwise, what’s next for you? Would you rule out any more TV? ‘I wouldn’t. I’m quite careful with what I pick.

I’m very busy, so when I pick a TV job to do it’s because it’s something that I am really passionate about. I would love to take on another challenge though, whether it be TV or not. I love a challenge and that’s exactly why I did Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls – I’ve never looked back.’

What were your thoughts about Big Brother when Ryan told you he was going into the house?

‘We discuss absolutely everything with each other and were on holiday when he first brought it up. I don’t think there was a day that he just told me “I’m doing it”.

We spoke about his thoughts on it and just had a good chat about it really. There was a group of us at the time, as we were in Mykonos. We just discussed the pros and cons of it all, and I know he likes a challenge, too.’

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Looking back now at what you’ve achieved so far, how does it feel to be the boss of your own fitness empire?

‘I’m proud of myself and I know Ryan and my family are as well. I like to push myself constantly and it was very easy for some to say that the glam girl from Essex can’t climb a mountain or survive on a desert island. So, it’s good to be able to say that I did it, and at the same time it’s so rewarding to be able to run a business which is changing thousands of women’s lives; making them fitter, healthier and more confident.’ CS To get your 10 day free trial visit resultswithlucy.com Celebrity Secrets would like to thank the following people for this shoot: Photography Alan Strutt alanstrutt.pixelrights.com Location The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences Mayfair Art direction Jennifer Harland and Suzanne Baum, assisted by Amelia Glean and Katie Russell Hair Claire Healey instagram.com/clairehealeyhair Make-Up Kayleigh Whiting instagram.com/ kayleighmakeup Styling Kelvin Barron kelvinbarron.com, assisted by Harriet Nicolson Videography Patrick Magill

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WE HIT THE GROCERY AISLES of Waitrose with former Emmerdale actress, Gemma Oaten.

The 34-year-old Hull-born TV star, who has recently moved into a new London pad, gave us a sneaky peek of her weekly food shop must-haves.

What type of food do you usually buy?

‘I’m not a big cook, but I do try and stay away from ready meals.

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What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?

‘Crisps and Haribo sweets, definitely!’

‘There’s a good mix of animalbased and plant-based proteins in meat, eggs, hummus and lentils for healthy cells and muscles.’

Are you the type of person to host a dinner party and cook for people?

‘Yes, I love them. But my dinner parties are different. They’re more northern-based and include sausage rolls, pork pies and crisps.

But I try to be a bit healthy and fit into London life by getting some hummus.’

Do you check food ingredients before buying?

‘I don’t have any allergies but overcoming an eating disorder means that just being able to eat food is important. I don’t scrutinise packages now – I’ve had years of it. I’ve been in recovery from anorexia now for ten years and it’s nice to see food as an enjoyment, rather than putting a label on a label.’

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CARBS TREATS ‘Gemma has added a couple of treats.

This is important as we shouldn’t deprive ourselves of any foods.

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VITAMINS ‘For her vocal cords, Gemma has picked some Manuka honey, a good choice as it’s known for its anti-bacterial properties.’

We notice you don’t have any fizzy drinks in your trolley…

‘No, I’m not a big fizzy drinker. I try, especially with singing, to drink water as much as possible. I’ve also picked up some Manuka honey, which I make with lemon and boiling water, which is good for the vocal cords.’

Is it difficult to maintain a healthy diet when working long hours on set?

‘I’m healthier when I’m working because I know that I need to be. When I’m at home learning songs and scripts, it’s easy to just grab a bag of crisps. If I’m performing or acting, I need to be the best that I can be, and look the best that I can. So, I eat breakfast, lots of fruit and lots of high protein snacks during the day.’

What is your go-to food?

‘I do love my protein and a good Sunday roast, but I wouldn’t cook it, I’d go to a restaurant!’

What are you up to at the moment?

‘I’ve started filming my return to Holby City and I recently launched a theatre company

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We’re producing two monthly cabaret shows to raise funds for my parent’s charity SEED, which offers support for sufferers of eating disorders.’

Do you think you will ever go back to Emmerdale?

‘Never say never. There’s unfinished business for Rachel and her son Archie with Jai, who now has an on-screen half-sister in Megan’s daughter, Eliza. It was a great job – I absolutely loved it.’ CS Singer Chris Maloney joins Gemma on stage at Somebody Call Me A Cabaret! 4th October, Brasserie Zedel, London.

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The Body Coach, Joe Wicks, spills the beans on crash diets, carbs, curries and chocolate Interview Suzanne Baum

With most diets, we lose weight only to put it all back on again. What is it about your plan that works?

‘Diets don’t work and neither does depriving yourself. You’ll get results to begin with, but when you start eating properly again, you’ll put the weight back on. Eat three good meals a day and do your HIIT for 20 minutes, three to four times a week. You’ll be satisfied and burning fat!’

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Why did you write a book based around 30-minute meals?

‘It can be hard to prepare something healthy when you’re short on time, so my book introduces baking, roasts, risottos and morning muffins ready to eat in 30 minutes.’

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carbs. My new book includes chicken fried rice, noodle soups and gnocchi. Eat carbs after you’ve exercised, that’s when your body needs them to refuel!’

Do you ever pig out yourself?

‘Course I do! It’s important not to deprive yourself, but don’t let a bad day become a bad week. I love the occasional cocktail, but after a blowout I’ll reset, exercise and have a healthy breakfast. If you get up and do a workout, you’re more likely to eat well for the rest of the day.’

What’s your favourite recipe in the book?

‘My Bangin’ Balti! I love a good curry.’

What’s your guilty pleasure?

‘I love a big juicy burger with chips, followed by a gooey chocolate fondant!’

It’s refreshing to see so many carb-heavy meals. How do you incorporate them?

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Are there any more books in the pipeline?

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AS A HUGE FAN of reality TV show The Real Housewives of Cheshire – which focuses on the drama-filled friendships of several wealthy housewives living a life of luxury – I was slightly apprehensive about meeting Dawn Ward. I’ve watched her lunch, shop and pamper herself with her fellow TV stars, but I’ve also seen the rows. I needn’t have worried though as Dawn was so warm and welcoming towards me, going out of her way to ensure I felt at home in her exquisite mansion. The house, often featured in the TV show, is also home to her Skulpt Clinic, which has made a name for itself not only with her fellow housewives, but also with clients who travel all over the world for non-surgical treatments. With a coffee (no champers unfortunately) in hand, we sat down for a quick chinwag!

So, Dawn, what’s the most popular treatment your clients book at Skulpt?

‘We do a lot of weight loss treatments like fat melt. You can get an immediate result with it – for up to three months after the treatment you are still able to see a difference. We do a lot of skin tightening, too.’

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Do any of your clients get star struck when they see you?

‘Yes! Sometimes they seem so shocked. But I totally trust my managers, so although I am 100 per cent involved in the clinic, I’m not there all the time. Quite often, I get buzzed by the receptionist telling me a client is really keen to meet me, so I’ll pop by.’

Your two eldest daughters pop in and out of the clinic every now and then. What treatments do they have?

‘Darby and Taylor are always in and out when they are at home – I only allow the girls to get their lips done though, as well as facial treatments such as a carbon peel to help look after their skin.’

Do the other housewives ever visit Skulpt?

‘We have Nermina [Pieters-Mekic] in sometimes, and we love having Rachel [Lugo]!

They’re both fans of our skin tightening treatments, but recently Rachel came in for a mole removal, which is another service that we offer clients.’

With clients coming from as far as Australia, how do they hear about the clinic?

‘We don’t do any advertising. It’s a strong brand and, of course, it helps a lot that it is often filmed for the TV show, which means that it gets that exposure.’

How often do you have treatments yourself?

‘Not often. I hardly ever have the time!’

Our editor Suzanne visited Dawn at her clinic in Cheshire

What are your future plans for the clinic?

‘We have a Skulpt Academy, where we will continue to educate people to look after their skin. We offer all sorts of private classes, including Botox filler training, eyebrow masterclasses and laser training. I’m so lucky that I have the best team behind me overseeing the clinic and academy, ensuring that everything is run to the best of its ability.’

What makes Skulpt stand out from the rest?

‘Education in this industry is quite poor, as people can easily pass and work without the right qualifications. We want to ensure we train and bring only the best people to the market. There are a lot of clinics out there, bringing lots of good competition, but not excellent ones. My goal over the next few years is to roll out more Skulpt clinics to make the best of non-surgical treatments available all around the country.

I’m looking to expand the clinic into other areas, especially in London. I have my eye on Chelsea as a location in the capital, so watch this space!’ CS Skulpt offers a range of the latest cutting-edge non-surgical treatments. weareskulpt.co.uk

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FROM BANISHING CELLULITE to giving them a pert bottom, Shane Cooper’s clients are in good hands. It’s no surprise he has a long list of celebrities queuing up for his treatments, including Katie Price, Amber Dowding and Love Island’s Megan Barton Hanson.

Here, CS speaks to the man that’s changing the Megan face of non-surgical showed off her cosmetic procedures…

I’m glad she made it to the final. I know her on a personal level and she’s beautiful inside and out.’

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Love Island’s Megan is a loyal customer.

How was it watching her on TV? ‘I don’t normally watch much TV, but when I knew one of my clients was going to be on the show, I tried to watch as much of it as possible. I’ve worked with Megan mostly over the past 18 months, and

What are the most common skin issues that you deal with?

‘Anti-aging, deep or fine lines, skin tightening, muscle or jowl lifting, sun damage, deep scarring and acne. Recently, I’ve also started working on the neck area, using my pyramid facelift. I have a total of seven different machines. I honestly believe that if you feel good in yourself inside, it shows on the outside.’

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Your clients claim that your work takes 10 years off them! What would you say is the secret?

‘Each treatment is tailored to each individual client. I really dislike generic facials that are all the same. I have an army of machines that have the best and latest technology in the world, and I know how to use them to achieve maximum results.’

How does it feel to be so successful?

‘I’m so proud of what I’m able to achieve for every client, knowing I’ve made them feel more confident in their own skin.

I’ve had clients cry after seeing results - with joy, of course!’ CS For more on Shane’s work follow @shanecooperuk

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‘My passion for fitness started with my ex-boyfriend. He was a personal trainer and he asked if he could train me as he was trying to get more female clients.

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EXERICSE IS GREAT FOR MENTAL HEALTH ‘Working out really helps with my anxiety.

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I STILL HAVE A LIFE ‘I love exercising, but fitness doesn’t rule my life – I’d say I rule my life. Health and fitness is my passion, a job and a hobby. Yes, I train six days a week, but I definitely don’t try to look in shape all year round. If I don’t have a photoshoot, I am not restrictive in any way and I will often sink a bottle of wine with James, or eat an entire tub of ice cream on my own!’

CARBS ARE NOT THE ENEMY ‘I recommend eating carbs before and after exercise for energy and recovery. I count calories myself, and it baffles me that being aware of calories gets a bad rap - it’s simple science. If you eat too much or move too little, you will gain weight. But not everyone needs to count calories – a meal plan works just as well, as my books instruct.’

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THE ONLY WAY IS EXERCISE Yazmin Oukhellou on how she stays in shape With rock-hard abs, a peachy bum and toned legs to die for, it’s no exaggeration to say that Yazmin Oukhellou has a killer body. But just how does she do it? CS catches up with the TOWIE star to find out…

What’s your favourite exercise?

‘I love working out with resistance bands and focusing on that booty! They really do make you feel the burn.’

Are you an avid gym-goer?

‘I try to go to the gym a couple of times a week. It helps not just with fitness but with my mindset, too.

I’m an over-thinker, so it’s the best kind of therapy for me.’

Do you prefer to work out alone or with someone else?

‘I love going to the gym with James [Lock], or hitting up a session with a personal trainer. I prefer to work out with a partner - I always need someone pushing me!’

Aside from having a boob job, would you consider going under the knife?

‘No more, I’m done. I think there is a risk of looking too similar to others, so I won’t be having any more surgery.’

You have a huge following on social media. Do you feel a responsibility to your fans to be real and honest?

‘I feel under pressure to constantly look glam on social media, but I want to try and step back from that and be natural.’

We’re fans of Shane Cooper’s work – why did you get a bum lift from him?

‘I’d heard a lot about it and wanted to see if he could get rid of some little dimples.

It was amazing!’ CS

Are you able to eat what you want, or do you follow a diet?

‘I’m lucky to be able to eat what I want. I start my day with a Herbalife shake – I think it’s my secret to staying in shape.’

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Caprice, you’re glowing. What’s the secret to looking so good at the age of 46?

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