Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn has shared the secrets behind her stunning body transformation, dropping from a dress size 8 to a loose 6 in just 10 weeks through weightlifting. The 38-year-old actress, known for playing Mandy Richardson, overhauled her physique to slow down the ageing process as she approaches 40.
After training at Ultimate Performance gym in Cheshire for her wedding last year, Dunn decided to get even leaner and build more muscle by signing up to their online LiveUP Bikini Body Plan in February 2019. The mum-of-one wanted to prove she could regain her former figure after the birth of her son Stanley, now three, and motivate other mums.
Dunn's routine involved weight training for three hours a week, 12,000 steps daily, and extra cardio sessions. She reduced her body fat from 26 per cent to around 16 per cent. Despite breaking her elbow and spraining her wrist in the third week, she adapted her training and continued to make progress.
The actress also emphasised the importance of diet, allowing herself occasional treats like wine or dark chocolate, and not cutting carbs. She now has more energy to play with her son and feels more confident in her clothes. Dunn plans to maintain her figure and keep training into her 50s, inspired by Jennifer Lopez.
