Marnie Simpson proudly showed off her weight loss transformation on her Instagram Story on Thursday.
The 30-year-old Geordie Shore star shared several before and after photos of herself wearing the same zebra print bikini, commenting that the exercise has helped her have better mental health.
In contrast to the somber images from before, a visibly happier Marnie was all smiles as she showed off her toned physique against a backdrop of roses.
Transformation: Marnie Simpson, 30, shared a photo of her toned body after revisiting her lifestyle (left) as well as a photo of herself before (right) on Instagram on Thursday
She wrote about the story: ‘I feel so much healthier and happier. Exercise is very beneficial for mental health. Going into 2023 in a good headspace.’
The TV star also flaunted her washboard stomach and endlessly slim legs in the story, posing in a pink Barbie spaghetti strap bikini for a mirror selfie.
She wrote: “There is no better feeling than waking up and seeing the result, it really encourages you to keep going and gives you the motivation you need.”
Perfect as a Peach: Marnie flaunted her toned bottom while showing off her body from different angles
Every Angle: Marnie showed off her butt in a rear shot while sharing a photo before starting her new regimen
Life is rosy: In contrast to the gloomy pictures from before, a visibly happier Marnie was all smiles as she showed off her toned physique against a backdrop of roses.
Pretty: The reality TV sensation also rocked a vibrant pink bikini in a new image
Marnie’s latest posts come after she hit back at critics who accused her of editing her weight loss photos and “profiting off people’s insecurities” on Thursday.
Marnie had promoted a weight loss, diet and exercise website and recounted how she had lost two stone in four months on Boxing Day.
Followers criticized the decision, including baker and body positivity influencer Laura Adlington, 33, prompting Marnie to turn off the comments section on her before-and-after posts.
Marnie responded to the trolls, stating that she “can’t do negativity” in a light-hearted video.
Speaking: Marnie recently hit back after being accused of editing her weight loss photos and ‘profiting off people’s insecurities’
Looking sensational in a strapless lavender velvet ensemble as she lounged on a sofa, the reality star lip-synced to a viral sound.
Accentuating her features with a perfectly applied makeup palette, she used silver slides on her brunette locks.
Looking into the distance, he pretended to say: ‘I can’t do negativity today.’
Not impressed: The Geordie Shore star promoted a weight loss, diet and exercise website and recounted how she had lost two stone in four months on Boxing Day
Marnie previously defended herself against the GBBO star and claimed she was just trying to ‘motivate’ people, accusing Laura of ‘paranoia’.
In her post, Marnie spoke to the camera, recounting how she had lost 2.5 stone in four months while promoting her new fitness program.
In the clip, the slimmed-down star wore a gold sports bra with gold leggings, writing in the caption: ‘You’ve ALL been asking so here it is! Many of you have asked me how I lost all this weight: 2 and a half stones in 4 months! How crazy?!
No thanks: Now Marnie has responded by stating that she “can’t do negativity” in a light-hearted video.
In style: Looking sensational in a strapless lavender velvet ensemble, the reality star’s lip synced viral sound
And you wanted me to share HOW I’ve done it. Well, I knew there was no way he could be jumping around pretending to be a personal trainer, because I’m not!
“But you all wanted to know who I followed and got help from to do this, so I’ve been scrambling to try and get it done in time for the New Years.”
Marnie continued: ‘So what I’ve done is share all the videos my PT Lisa sent me PLUS the diet plans I followed from this amazing dietitian.
Criticism: The 33-year-old baker and body positivity influencer (pictured) told the Geordie Shore star she was “taking advantage of people’s insecurities”
‘We’ve put everything on a website for you to follow at home, just like I did. And this is how I do it now. I’ve called it Motiv8 – Marnie’s Motiv8 because each routine is 8 minutes – repeated – so 16 in total. And trust me if you do that every day you will get AMAZING results. Lisa is great, you will love her. And the diet is very easy to follow. So just click the link in my bio or go to the website: www.marniesmotiv8.com’.
In the comments section, an unhappy Laura wrote: ‘I can’t help but wonder why you chose to release this on Boxing Day.
“It seems wrong to me to take advantage of people’s insecurities when they haven’t even digested their turkey.”
Reaction: In the comments section, a disgruntled Laura wrote: “I can’t help but wonder why you chose to release this on Boxing Day.”
Marnie later defended herself by claiming that she was merely trying to ‘motivate’ people.
She said: ‘I launched it on Boxing Day to motivate people, maybe they’ll remove their negative comments from my page, this is ONLY a good vibe area!’
“And I don’t want you trying to bring him down with your paranoia and conspiracy theories.”
Weight loss: Marnie later defended herself by claiming she was merely trying to ‘motivate’ people
Laura then replied, ‘Good vibes wouldn’t be taking advantage of people’s insecurities girls!’
Marnie was also accused of editing her weight loss photos while posing in a snakeskin bikini.
Fans were quick to comment on the body transformation, claiming the photo had been photoshopped, with the TV star claiming it was simply an optical illusion.
Disgusting: Fans were quick to comment on the body transformation, claiming the photo had been photoshopped
One commented: ‘Did anyone else notice how tight the strings were in the back in the first photo compared to the second? Or is it just me?’
Another wrote: ‘What’s up with your skirting boards in the second pic?’
A third wrote: ‘Did the skirting board shrink too or just horrible photoshopped?’
Strike Back: TFans were quick to comment on the body transformation, claiming the photo had been photoshopped, with the TV star claiming it was simply an optical illusion.