patsylabrador Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Has anyone seen the pics of Dawn French after her weight loss? She does look so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 no.....where are the pics?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I always admired her for being true to herself and her size.... Wonder why she's lost weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Pics were on internet, Mail on-line. I saw that she was using a walking stick a short while ago before she lost weight, I don't know if her size was the cause but she was getting large. She's always managed to look good whatever but I guess if her health was being affected she's wise to shed a bit. At 53 she needs to plan for a healthy old age. It's the reason I exercise, I don't want old age to catch me napping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I suspect that you are right, you see many older, large people with sticks, the weight must affect their joints. I respect anyone for their life choices, provided that they are happy and hurting no one else, but there often comes a point where you realise enough is enough. I am coming to that myself, I am a slightly lumpy 44 year old and have taken inspiration from Lulu and Anita Dobson on Stictly, they are both in their 60's and have so much energy and zest for life. I was very fit in my youth and I would like to be fit enough to enjoy my later years too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 I read an article recently about an American lady who lives in Boston. She's 75 and a bodybuilder, amazing zest for life and fitness. Bodybuilding isn't my kind of thing but to be that supple and content at that age is inspiring. Apparently she didn't start exercise until she was 56 when she and her sister went shopping for swimsuits and made each other laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/06/09/dawn-french-shows-her-weight-loss-at-glamour-awards-2011-115875-23189338/ Well Dawn French doesnt look unrecognisable, same quirky lopsided smile thank goodness. She does look rather good but then I liked her before too, a lovely lady inside and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 She is,whatever her size,a very beautiful woman with great skin, sparkly eyes & wonderful glossy hair. I guess I am around her pre diet size & find her weight loss a real inspiration, but she slimmed down a lot once before,just before getting married to Lenny & wore a size 12 wedding dress. I hope this time she keeps it off & again finds happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Here is the photo from the Mail I have to say that she looks fantastic ... and before... She looks so well and healthy - I've always been an admirer and take my hat off to her for persevering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Wow! She has always been a beautiful woman, but she looks absolutel stunning in those photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I'm a huge fan of both her and Lenny Henry and used to live near them in Berkshire, I read in her book that she felt obligated to lose weight before because of their adoption, so hope this time it was entirely her choice and that it's a happy time for her. (Their daughter did dog training at the same place as me, they all seemed very down to earth people). Wonder if she'll still do the chocolate orange ads ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Yes, I have seen them often in the local Nandos - they seemed like really nice people,not at all showbizzy & very much a family. Shame it didn't work out for thm,but with dawn looking so good I suspect she won't be single for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Shes stunning and was when she was bigger. She has a very attractive face for her age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Does anyone know how she managed to lose it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I've always thought she was very beautiful, good luck to her, with that new figure she's stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Well done to her! I think she looks older in the face now but that's 'cos she'd have lost all the weight, not putting her down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 She is looking good. I know what Lewis means. I meet up with a group of mates every so often and - of all of us - the one that looks youngest is the one who is (dare I say it) the chubbiest! The wrinkles are really showing on the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 She looks fab in both photos. I actually preferred her with a bit more weight on her - not to the full extent she was before, but a bit more on her face maybe. I agree she looks older now. Always liked her though! I think if you have a bubbly personality, then you see through the skin - if you know what I mean! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I think she looks fab and to be fair to her the bottom photo was taken in 2005 so that's 6 years ago I think her hair has always looked lovely, nice and dark and shiny. I loved her in the Vicar of Dibley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Although I find that keeping on a bit of weight to look younger only works if you never, ever stand next to a young slim person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I lost 5 stone last year & know how amazing you feel I always have thought she is stunningly beautiful, & now she has extra sparkle that comes from knowing how well you have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 She is just such an attractive person regardless of her weight. I think she looks a bit better slimmer but that is probably cos she looks healthier as well, especially as we all know how big she was to begin with. I know a few men who fancy her, large or small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
