JAMES Argent has made a new weight loss aim and joked to pals he plans to be "half the man be used to be".
The Towie star - whose weight ballooned to 27 stone in lockdown - had previously said he hoped to shed 10 stone.
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But he's now switched his ambition to losing HALF his body weight and wants to drop from 27 stone to 13 stone.
And hes staying focused on his weight loss crusade by binning all his XXL clothes so he doesnt fall back into bad ways.
The 33-year-old who was seen singing in an impromptu performance at a couples wedding over the weekend has already lost more than six stone so is well on the way to achieving his aim.
A pal said: James has never felt better in his life and the weight has dropped off far more quickly than he ever expected. It's made him realise he can lose even more weight so he plans to just go for it.
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"The only downside is he is having to buy a whole new wardrobe. But hes binning those items he no longer wears or which drown him so hes not tempted to pile back on the pounds. James is making a change for life.
We revealed last month the former TOWIE star ballooned to 27 stone and was terrified to leave the house because he was ashamed of how he looks.
But now following a gastric-op he has already lost more than SIX STONE and he has no intention of stopping there. His next ambition is to swim the channel and he is even considering one day running a marathon.
The reality TV star recently spoke candidly on Stephs Packed Lunch on how scary it felt to have tipped the scales at 27 stone.
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Arg shocked fans last year when he ballooned in weight during lockdown, admitting he swapped his drink and drug addiction for food.
Detailing how he felt prior to the surgery, he told the Channel 4 show host: It felt horrible, I was always extremely uncomfortable, I couldnt look at myself in the mirror.
It felt depressing and it just wasnt me. Now Im starting to feel like myself again and Im excited about what the future is going to bring.
It was scary being 27 stone It was serious, doctors were telling me how dangerous it was I knew it was something I had to address pretty quickly.
Arg added: Im four stone lighter now. Its a really good start. Four stone out of 11 or 12 might seem like a drop in the ocean but Im pleased Ive made progress already.
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I feel so much happier already, I feel healthier already, Im lighter on my toes, Im more confident. Im really loving life at the moment.
Gushing over the gastric sleeve op, he hailed it the best thing Ive ever done.
He is now six weeks post-op and said the surgery helped most with his portion control.
Gemma Collins ex said: I can still eat what I want now, its down to me what I put inside my mouth. It helps me with portion control.
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It helps me physically, Ive still got to do a lot of work to make sure Im all good mentally.
Talking of how fame played a part in his embarrassment over his figure, Arg revealed: It can be a lot of pressure There were times when I was at my biggest I did feel uncomfortable about leaving the house and sometimes Id wait until it was dark before leaving the house because Id be conscious about having pictures taken of me
He added: Now Im in a place where Im on this journey, Im losing weight gradually and accepting the way I look now.
Arg recently revealed his surgery wounds from the operation which saved his life.
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