RHOC’s Rachel Lugo shows off ‘incredible’ body transformation in rare photo

"I’ve never shown this picture to anybody before"

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by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Real Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo has shown off her 'incredible' body transformation and fans can't get enough.

The reality star decided to show her Instagram followers how her figure has changed over the past two years by sharing a rare photo that she's not shown anyone before.

"So I was asked on my story this morning to show a before and after picture of my body transformation... Here it is... Five pregnancies.. Five beautiful children... and I wouldn’t change them for the world 🥰🥰 ," she began.

"My skin didn’t stretch well though which left me with excess saggy skin and I was covered in stretch marks. No matter how much exercise I did I just couldn’t get rid of it.

"I used to tuck the overhang into my Spanx 🙈🙈 which I wore everyday. I love what our bodies are capable of doing and having children is an absolute blessing but I also wanted to regain my confidence with my body."

She went on to said, "I had very bad diastasis recti (the gap down the centre of your tummy where your muscles have separated) which I think was the reason for my constant lower back ache."

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Magali Gorré

"If you're gonna cross me, you'd better not cross me. You don't mess with Magali."Magali starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire in 2015. Although the housewife only appeared in series one and two, after shouting-matches and rifts, she definitely left a lasting impression on her co-stars. Magali even found herself wrapped up in a twitter-spat with RHOC star Ester Dee in spring 2018, when Ester claimed she didn't know who Magali was.

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Magali Gorré

Four years on, Magali is still living the highlife. The football-mum prides herself on her luxurious lifestyle, which she regularly shares with her 100k+ Instagram followers.

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Missé Beqiri

Missé Beqiri joined the RHOC cast in April 2016 for series three, but by series five in March 2017, Missé had been demoted to a 'guest housewife'.

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Missé Beqiri

The model divorced her footballer husband of two years, Anders Lindegaard and got together with Jake Hall - yes, Chloe Lewis' ex from TOWIE. Missé and Jake went on to get engaged and have a daughter together, River. But it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the two reality stars - as Jake received a brief restraining orderto stay away from Missé in December 2018. The pair are back together and co-parenting baby River and Missé's son from her marriage with Anders.

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Ampika Pickston

Ampika Pickston was an original housewife - joining the RHOC family in series one and lasting until 2017, when she left after series five.

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Ampika Pickston

After a long on/off relationship with partner Mark, Ampika revealed in July 2018 that she was engaged after a new whirlwind romance. Whilst Ampika continues to keep her mystery romance under wraps, she promotes her own weightloss company - Skinny Revolution throughout her social media.

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Leanne Brown

Fans were shocked when OG cast member Leanne Brown didn't return for series six in spring 2018. After an upsetting feud and long court battle with ex-bestie Dawn, Leanne decided to call it quits on the ITVBe show.

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Leanne Brown

Leanne still keeps her fans up to date with her enviable WAG lifestyle - and reportedly even has a tell-all memoir in the pipeline.

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Stacey Forsey

Stacey Forsey became a guest-housewife in series one (no - we don't remember either) before joining the cast full time for series three - six.She was demoted to 'friend' status by series seven.

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Stacey Forsey

Nowadays the artist-turned-writer promotes her lifestyle brand and book, Scrumplicious Sweet Treats: Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free, through Instagram.

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Nermina Pieters-Mekic

Nermina lasted just under a year on the hit ITVBe show before producers made her a 'guest-housewife'.

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Nermina Pieters-Mekic

According the Nermina's website, the aspiring pop-star has begun a new chapter of her life focusing on re-establishing her music and modelling career in the UK and worldwide, whilst enjoying her suburban life with her husband, dogs and horses.

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Lauren Simon

OG housewife Lauren lasted an incredible eight series on the show and was loved by fans for saying exactly what she thought. Remember that squirm-inducing scene with Taylor Ward and Sam Reece? Exactly.

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Lauren Simon

We were devastated when Lauren quit the show before series nine. Her on / off friend Dawn Ward said: "Lauren has some personal stuff going on."Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on."In January 2020 it was revealed that Lauren was back in the bosom of the RHOC family - yaaaaas.

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Perla Navia

Perla Navia was a housewife from series seven to ten, and was introduced as the yoga teacher of Rachel Lugo's husband John.

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Perla Navia

Perla announced she would not be returning for series 11, and wrote on Instagram: "And the time to hang my heels is finally here! Leaving the show was a difficult decision but necessary."I will miss every single person from the unbelievably production crew that make the show happen, they work endless hours to create the magic and peeps I'll take my hat off to you! Thank you."

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Leilani Dowding

Page 3 model Leilani Dowding lasted just one season (ten) in the show but in her brief appearance managed to rile many cast mates, including Dawn Ward and Christine McGuinness.

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Leilani Dowding

Leilani revealed in January 2020 that she would not be returning to the show. In March 2020, she and her rocker boyfriend, The Cult's guitarist Billy Duffy, became engaged.

Rachel then explained that while she did have surgery, she then decided to change her lifestyle too.

"Two years ago I had a full tummy tuck with no lipo. The excess skin was removed and my abdominal muscles were sewn back together then a year ago I decided to tone up and lose weight.

"I started working out and eating healthily and I lost 16lbs. Yes I’ve had surgery I’ve never denied that and I understand that it’s not an option for a lot of people but I’ve also worked my ass off in the gym and I couldn’t be happier."

The mum-of-five added, "Don’t bother commenting if you are a troll, I’ve never shown this picture to anybody before...this is just me opening up and laying myself bare 🤷‍♀️🙄❤️❤️:.

You tell 'em Rach.

Thousands of her followers and friends rushed to praise her for her Instagram post, with Nicole Sealey writing, "👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You go girly you look fab ❤️".

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Dawn Ward's daughter Taylor Ward said, "You look amazing Rachel 🤗❤️❤️❤️".

Someone else wrote, "By far my fave housewife and I love your honesty and rawness! Keep keeping it real and you look incredible 💕💕".

One more added, "That’s amazing! I didn’t know you had a tummy tuck until now. I have noticed you working out lots like you say. You must be so pleased with the results 👍x".

Rachel's incredible transformation comes shortly after she confirmed her new relationship and the reality starrecently spoke out about moving in with her boyfriend Nick.

And in sadder news, Rachel's BFF Dawn Ward has announced she's quit the show after 12 seasons.

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