Gemma Clare Collins (born 31 January 1981) is an English media personality and businesswoman. In 2011, she began appearing on the ITVBe reality series The Only Way Is Essex. Following a brief appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2014), Collins has appeared in various television programmes including Celebrity Big Brother (2016), Celebs Go Dating (2018), and Dancing on Ice (2019). In 2019, she began starring in her own reality series and hosting a podcast on BBC Sounds.
Gemma Collins insists it's 'no pain, no gain' as she 'prepares to bare all on TV'
'No pain, no gain' is Gemma Collins new motto as she embarks on a new exercise regime ahead of reports she's joining the cast of ITV's The Real Full Monty.Telling fans in an Insta update she feels "amazing" and "invigorated" after her workout with personal trainer CJ Fitness, the star said she is now starting her day 'the right way'.
Although she does admit she's been in "terrible pain" following some of the exuberant regimes, Gemma reveals she "won't give up" as "consistency is key" when it comes to exercise.
She also gave detail on the types of exercise she has been doing recently and said it involves a mix of cardio and weights. Revealing that she's realised there is no 'quick fix' to getting slimmer, Gemma does say she's now exercising almost every day as it's not only good for her physical health but also mental health.
Gemma also isn't afraid to hold back when it comes to other people commenting on her weight. In a recent Instagram video, the star said, "People say to me 'Gemma you've been struggling with your weight for so long, just go and have an operation', but there's a part of me that wants to lose it naturally and never give up." Gemma's commitment to fitness comes amid reports the former TOWIE star is set to bare all in ITV's The Real Full Monty alongside a star-studded line up of fellow celebs.The Real Full Monty sees a team of celebrities strip off to highlight the importance of checking your body for cancer and recreating the famous striptease from the classic British film.
