Tamzin Outhwaite says she doesn’t miss drinking alcohol after giving it up in a health overhaul

Tamzin Outhwaite has said she doesn’t miss drinking alcohol after giving up on a complete health overhaul since filming Freeze The Fear with Wim Hoff.

The 51-year-old actress admitted she can now take better care of herself and “pull herself to bigger limits and get out of my comfort zone.”

After filming for the extreme BBC One show where eight celebrities take on challenges in freezing temperatures, the former EastEnders star experienced a perimenopause that ‘really changed’ something in her head.

About her decision to quit alcohol in August, Tamzin told the mirror: ‘I prefer my physicality and I get a lot done – I exercise more, don’t eat junk the day after and when I see friends we have a coffee or swim and go for a walk.

“To be honest I haven’t missed a moment and I feel like I’ll try to keep going, I say month after month… I’m really feeling good about it, and if I can make it through Christmas I will be a happy woman.’

Tamzin also revealed that she has been keeping up with the habits she learned during the intense show with Wim Hoff.

She said, “It really changed something in my head. I’ve done a lot since the show, the breath work, cold showers every day. I love everything, and I love myself right now, which can only be a good thing.”

Terrifying: After filming for the extreme BBC One show Freeze The Fear (pictured) completing challenges in freezing temperatures, the former EastEnders star experienced perimenopause

In one of the episodes, the audience saw that Tamzin needed medical treatment after hitting her head on the ice.

The actress was challenged to dive into icy water while wearing a swimsuit and goggles and before taking the plunge, she said, “Think of everything you’ve been through in your life, this is nothing compared to that.”

While submerged in the water, Tamzin had to pull herself under the ice while holding on to a rope.

Remaining calm, she bravely dove under the water and successfully pulled herself to the other side, but when she went up to get air, she hit her head against the ice.

A shocked Holly Willoughby exclaimed, ‘She banged her head, she banged her head!’

Gasping for breath, Tamzin said, “Bumped my head, I’m going out,” as her co-stars looked on with concern.

She was hurried out of the water and wrapped in a warm coat before hugging Holly for comfort.

Still in shock, a disoriented Tamzin declared, “Maybe I should sit down.”

Holly quickly added, “I know I feel the same way, we’re going to check you out, okay and just make sure everything’s okay.”

She also admitted that despite being “terrified” by the experience, it gave her a newfound confidence.

Opening up: The 51-year-old actress admitted she can now take better care of herself and push herself ‘to bigger limits and get out of my comfort zone’

Since then she has been doing yoga, breathing exercises and taking cold showers every day and feels great about it.

Speaking to The Sun, Tamzin explained that going through the difficult circumstances together immediately gave her a bond with co-stars.

She told the publication: “Even though we’ve only known each other for three weeks, I feel like I know them, some of them, better than I know my oldest friends.”

“When you go through a lot of trauma with people, there’s a bond that’s pretty unbreakable, I think,” she continued.

Tamzin also explained that experience has boosted her confidence, sharing, “I think my confidence came back when I was there.”

Co-stars: The actress appeared on the show alongside Strictly pro-dancer Dianne Buswell, Gabby Logan. Patrice Evra, weather forecaster Owain Wyn Evans, singers Alfie Boe and Professor Green and Chelcee Grimes

The actress appeared on the show alongside Strictly pro dancer Dianne Buswell, Gabby Logan. Patrice Evra, weather forecaster Owain Wyn Evans, singers Alfie Boe and Professor Green and Chelcee Grimes.

This week Tamzin celebrated her fifth birthday with boyfriend

Tamzin Outhwaite’s boyfriend paid a loving tribute to his beloved on their fifth anniversary together.

Tom Child, 31, posted a series of snaps to his Instagram in a roguish post proclaiming his love for the EastEnders actress.

The couple, who have an age difference of 20 years, look in love together as Tom wrote: ‘5 years with this lady. On to the TNT Adventures!!! I love her dearly!

‘Phenomenal mother! Phenomenal partner! Best lottery ticket I’ve ever won!!! @glamzin xxxxx.’

She replied in the comments: ‘Oh dear. Thank you. You are the most beautiful surprise I’ve ever had. xx’

Gushing: Tamzin boyfriend Tom Child shared a loving tribute to his beloved on their fifth birthday together this week