Claudia Fogarty hits back at criticism over fitness post as she says fans didn't 'get it' and denies implying she needs to 'lose weight'
Claudia Fogarty has hit back at fans' criticism after she shared a post detailing her fitness goals for the new year.
The former Love Island star, 29, took to her Instagram Stories for the first time to share a mirror selfie of herself in a white bra and shorts and spoke about her health goals.
She told how she had 'gained weight over Christmas' and wants to cut back on snacking, as she shared her plans to document her fitness journey on Instagram.
However, she later returned to Instagram to share a follow-up video after being hit with criticism from fans, explaining that the photo she used was from last summer.
She insisted fans didn't “get” what she was trying to say, and said she wants to feel as “amazing” again as she did in the mirror selfie.
Claudia Fogarty has hit back at fans' criticism after she shared a post detailing her fitness goals for the new year
Claudia, 29, first shared a photo of herself in a white bra and shorts on Instagram and talked about her fitness plans, but later shared a video explaining that the photo was from the summer and was her “goal”
The daughter of motorcycle racer Carl Fogarty went on to say she didn't suggest she needed to “lose weight” when she spoke about her fitness journey since she was 21.
Alongside a photo of herself in her workout gear, Claudia wrote in the original post: 'Okay, my main goal this year is to get fit and healthy and I'm going to take you all along on my journey.
'I arrived at Christmas, which is quite normal, and I don't dwell on it. But it's the time to get fit this year and feel the best I've felt, especially since I'm turning 30 this year eekkk!!!
'Chocolate and chips have become a daily habit and I'm not saying I'm going to cut them out completely, but I'm definitely going to cut back on them.
'I would like to share my fitness journey and help you all because I know you guys ask me a lot about how I lost weight etc so let's do it together and I'll be happy to help anyone who needs it.'
She then shared a video to her Stories in which she suggested she had received criticism from fans and pushed back on claims that she said she needed to lose weight.
She said: 'I thought I would make a video to explain it a little better as some people don't understand that message. It was really just to say that I want to get back to that feeling of that photo that made me feel great.
'I ate well, my skin was good, I didn't drink much, I did a lot of gym work and I felt great about myself and I think if you eat healthy and go to the gym you feel a lot better about yourself.
She hit back at the criticism, insisting she wasn't saying she should “lose weight” and insisting fans didn't “get” what she was trying to say.
She clarified that the photo she used was from “the summer” and was not what she “looks like now,” explaining that this was her “goal.”
In a series of follow-up posts, Claudia then gave insight into her fitness regime as she shared a selfie of herself preparing for a fitness class
'I'm not saying I need to lose weight, I'm not saying I'm fat at all, because I know I'm not. I want to feel better about myself and feel how I felt when I was at my target weight.
'I've explained before that I've been on a huge fitness journey since I was 21, it's something I've struggled with all my life.
'I was three stone heavier, I wasn't a healthy person, but it's something I want to get back into and I want to share my journey.
'If you want to come with me, it's nice that we can help each other. That's what it was all for, not to say I was fat in that photo, because I certainly wasn't.'
In a series of follow-up posts, Claudia then gave insight into her fitness regime as she shared a selfie of herself preparing for a fitness class.
She wrote: 'I'm about to throw myself in at the deep end and do a @barrysuk class that I haven't done since October.
'But I'm wearing new gym kit and treated myself to a new pair of trainers as I've had the same pair for about two years.
'New gym gear is sure to motivate you, so if you can treat yourself, especially while the sale is still going on.'
Claudia then shared another photo of her enjoying her delicious brunch after her workout.
In September, Claudia shared her new relationship when she confirmed rumors that she is dating professional footballer Ollie Cranshaw.
She shared a slew of loved-up photos from a recent date night with her boyfriend, with the caption: “Finally found my happiness.”
The reality personality's former fling, Casey O'Gorman, was among her followers who shared their approval of her new relationship in the comments section.
She also shared a photo showing off her new sneakers while talking about how they are “perfect for running.”
Claudia then shared another photo of her enjoying her delicious brunch after her workout
In September, Claudia shared her new relationship when she confirmed rumors that she is dating professional footballer Ollie Cranshaw
The Love Island star, 29, shared a slew of loved-up photos from a recent date night with her boyfriend, alongside the caption: 'Finally found my happiness'
The reality personality's former fling, Casey O'Gorman, was among her followers who shared their approval of her new relationship in the comments section
Casey, who recently revealed they had 'crossed friendship lines' since leaving the villa, captioned the post with a series of love hearts.
Claudia and Casey first met on the winter 2023 edition of Love Island, but they went their separate ways for the first time when his head was turned by bombshell Rosie.
Following the failed romance, Claudia has since enjoyed a string of dates with Ollie, a 25-year-old winger who currently plays for Altrincham in the National League.
Claudia and Ollie shared a glimpse into one of their date nights as they sat next to each other at dinner and posed in a kitchen in front of a mirror.
The couple were dining at Meraki in Sakku Samba in Manchester and were later pictured enjoying a hug as they left the venue.