Millie Mackintosh looks incredible in swimsuit snaps as she shares a gallery of wholesome images to mark 15 months of sobriety: ‘It’s the best thing I’ve done for my mental health’
Millie Mackintosh stunned in stylish bikinis as she marked 15 months of alcohol sobriety with healthy photos of herself on Instagram on Thursday.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is married to former co-star Hugo Taylor, and the couple share daughters Sienna Grace, three, and Aurelia Violet, two, together.
Millie posted a series of photos of herself, taken around the time of her life-changing decision, to her 1.3 million followers.
The Quality Street heiress accompanied the images with a lengthy description, sharing the highlights of her alcohol-free journey.
She began: ‘Quitting alcohol is without a doubt the best thing I have done for myself, my mental health and my general well-being.
Milestone: Millie Mackintosh wows in stylish bikinis as she marked 15 months of alcohol sobriety with a selection of happy and healthy images on Instagram on Thursday
For the family: The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is married to former co-star Hugo Taylor, and the couple share daughters Sienna Grace, three, and Aurelia Violet, two, together
Breathtaking: Millie posted a series of photos of herself, taken around the time of her life-changing decision, with her 1.3 million followers
‘Going alcohol-free really started me on a journey of self-discovery. I learned so much about myself, my strengths and weaknesses.
‘This self-awareness has been invaluable and I am more focused on building a life I love.
‘Quitting alcohol has allowed me to focus on feeling my best, overcoming challenges and building deeper connections – you never know those connections could open doors to opportunities you never imagined!!
“So, whether you’re already on this journey or considering taking the plunge, know that there are many options to support you every step of the way.
‘If you feel comfortable sharing, please leave your thoughts and your own stories below. I like it when the responses inspire each other!
‘Here are some of the precious moments I have experienced over the past eighteen months:
‘1. Embark on a journey of self-discovery. 2. Attend work events with confidence and gratitude. 3. Learning to regulate my emotions, which allows me to be patient when my girls need me.
‘4. Successful launch of two collections with @friendslikethese 5. Reconnecting with the beauty of nature. 6. Enjoying a hangover-free early morning and not skipping workouts.
Like Minds: Millie with Hamish Adams-Cairns, from Sober Awkward, a podcast sharing ‘what it’s really like to be sober in a booze-soaked world’
Support: Millie leans on husband of five years, Hugo, 37, to help her through a year without alcohol
Happy families: Millie and Hugo share daughters Sienna Grace, three (pictured) and Aurelia Violet, two
Stylish: Millie dressed in her ski gear, exemplifying the new and scary experiences she has embraced in her new life
‘7. Sharing my alcohol-free journey on podcasts, knowing it can inspire others who have felt the same way – like my conversation with Hamish from @soberawkward
‘8. Launching my collection with @paolitalondon 9. Spending quality time with my loved ones.
’10. Embracing new experiences, even if they scare me!’
This comes after Millie celebrated one year without alcohol in August and, like Thursday, posted a carousel of photos and detailed her journey so far.
Millie decided to get sober two months after her 33rd birthday after realizing her “anxiety level was very high.”
She said: ‘It was a decision I made because I wanted to improve my mental health, and in particular my anxiety levels, which were very high, especially after the second baby came out of lockdown.
‘So I stopped drinking in August and honestly it has had so many positive changes.
‘Yes, it was difficult at first. I found it difficult socially and at social events, because it is a habit if you are used to having a drink. So it felt a little weird and awkward, but by month three I was past that.
“And honestly, the benefits just outweigh all of that and it makes it so worth it and I feel better every day.”
In August, Millie said: ‘I had a breakthrough in therapy and decided to stop drinking alcohol. I didn’t want to admit it, but it’s a huge trigger for my anxiety.’
Stunning: Millie shared a photo of herself leaning on her car, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and black cowboy boots
Zen: Millie was barefoot in no time, wearing a sleeveless crop top and loose linen trousers
Feeling good: Millie shared herself enjoying a purple smoothie and wearing huge black sunglasses
Happy family: Millie, Hugo, Sienna, Aurelia and a mermaid on Aurelia’s second birthday in November
Millie shot to fame on the very first series of Made In Chelsea in 2011.
She immediately had a relationship with Hugo, with Hugo being torn between Millie and Rosie Fortescue.
Hugo chooses Millie, but they soon break up when it is revealed that Hugo slept with Rosie. They reunited in 2016, got engaged in 2017 and married in 2018, before having Sienna in 2020 and Aurelia in 2021.
Millie was married to rapper Professor Green from 2013 to 2016.