Loose Women's Denise Welch showcases weight loss with before-and-after photos

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Denise Welch has come a long way in the past decade – and has now shared a candid before-and-after post detailing her transformation.MORE: Loose Women stars Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin break silence on Coleen Nolan dramaThe Loose Women star, 63, took to Instagram with two swimwear photographs that showcased her weight loss.WATCH: Denise Welch reveals fitness struggle - and it's so relatableShe explained in the caption: "Celebrating 9 yrs as the ambassador for @lighterlife.

When I gave up drinking 10 yrs ago I gained a sweet tooth and very quickly one addiction was in danger of being replaced by another.READ: Frankie Bridge addresses Loose Women feuds and details 'nerves' over clashing with co-starsMORE: Loose Women stars' deluxe homes: Ruth Langsford, Coleen Nolan, Frankie Bridge and more"I'd put on 2 stone and was aware that my knees were aching and my breathing was impaired.

With the help of @lighterlife and working with a mentor, I changed my relationship with food. I lost 2 stone in 2 months and use those tools to this day.A post shared by Denise Welch (@denise_welch)Denise showcased her weight loss with before-and-after photos"I also use flexifasting so one sometimes 2 days a week I have only @lighterlife products and that helps maintain my weight."READ: Loose Women star Charlene White breaks down in tears amid show dramaMORE: Charlene White reveals surprising way she caught a partner cheatingDenise – a mother of two – continued: "We have become more aware of how carrying excess weight causes so many problems but we're scared to talk about it.

It's not about getting into a size 8 or being a skinny minny as my mum used to say. The Loose Women star is looking better than ever"It's about learning to enjoy food.