Josie Gibson has left her fans in awe with her remarkable weight transformation, shedding an impressive five stone.

The 40-year-old television presenter has been candid about her weight journey, having previously dropped from a size 20 to a size eight back in 2014.

After years of fluctuating diets and a firm stance against weight loss injections, Josie has finally discovered a method that suits her.

She embraced what is known as ‘the 1970s diet,’ which involves adopting the dietary habits and health trends popular in that decade.

Her journey is documented in her new Channel 5 show, “The 1970s Diet: Could It Work for You?” where Josie revamps her lifestyle to achieve her weight loss goals.

The show explores whether the food habits of the seventies could offer a solution to modern-day obesity. 

Josie Gibson, 40, has amazed fans with her stunning new physique after she shed an incredible five stone

The TV presenter has been open about her fluctuating weight, having gone from a size 20 to a size eight in 2014 (pictured left in 2025, right in 2019)

The mother-of-one received an authentic meal plan from a nutritionist and had to get on board with smaller portions and enjoy foods like boiled potatoes, liver and spam.

‘If I’m taking on this experiment, then I’m showing it all, that’s the experiment. If you don’t show the experiment, what’s the point?

‘It was nice to know that even though I was overweight, I was at a supreme fitness level. I was expecting to have a low fitness level, even though I’ve always exercised. But he was like, “No, you’re at a superior fitness rate”‘, Josie told The Mirror.

In the two-part show, which airs this Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm, Josie also explores the 1970s fashion and exercise.

She added: ‘I think 1970s fashion was my favorite era. It’s so gorgeous. When I got down there, I picked up my sizes that I am and went to the changing rooms and I was absolutely devastated. I didn’t know about vanity sizing.’

Speaking about the exciting new show, Josie said: ‘Taking on a full 1970s diet was no easy feat – this was a totally unique experience! 

‘The ’70s had some pretty wacky food trends, but what surprised me the most was how different our approach to eating, exercise, and even shopping was back then. It was a fascinating journey – viewers are going to love it.’

Josie revealed earlier this year that she had shed five stone – without the help of fat jabs or surgery. 

But after years of yo-yo dieting and insisting she would never touch weight loss jabs, Josie has finally found what works for her

Josie immersed herself in ‘the 1970s diet’ which saw her mirror food, drink and health culture of that era (pictured on New Year)

She said in an Instagram post: ‘I didn’t get a gastric bypass; I got off my big a**e, moved more, ate less and educated myself on what I was stuffing into my body.’

Josie’s weight loss success has been widely discussed, as she has been showcasing her svelte new frame in a series of stunning looks on This Morning. 

She revealed that she followed the Do The Unthinkable plan, which refers to a 12-week fitness and food program from the company MuscleFood, including delivered meals, workout plans, and support to help people reach their health goals.

Josie explained that she has six days on and one day off, saying: ‘Now on that one day off, I had one cheat meal.

‘I didn’t go crazy and drink 10 bottles of wine and binge all day on food and chocolate and all the naughty things I haven’t been having.

‘I just had my one cheat and that was it. So if you’ve got that one day off, don’t undo all your hard work. Just have your one cheat meal and enjoy it. Don’t have a binge.’

The former Big Brother star also previously spoke of why she would never use weight loss jabs: ‘The thing is, I can understand, you know, when people get desperate and they want to do that.

‘But it wouldn’t be for me, only because I don’t want to mess around with my body, I like everything natural, I always go down the natural route.’ 

Back in 2014, Josie released two workout DVDs called 30 Second Slim and Josie Gibson’s 21 Day Fat Burn (pictured in 2013)

Back in 2014, Josie released two workout DVDs called 30 Second Slim and Josie Gibson’s 21 Day Fat Burn.

She has also previously published a book, The Josie Gibson Diet, in which she detailed how she cut out processed food and sugar to lose weight.

Famously known for her stint on Big Brother in 2010, Josie revealed she had a tummy tuck in 2016 which removed 6lbs and 13 inches of loose skin. 

She told New! magazine at the time: ‘I woke up and I looked down and could just see flatness. I was like, “Whoa! I can see my v***** in full vision!”

‘I’ve had 6lbs of skin cut away! But I’m probably several pounds heavier than I was because I’ve not done any exercise.

‘I was 10st 10lbs before the operation and now I’m 11st 5lb. And I reckon I am a big size 12.’