Former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has stunned her followers by revealing a remarkable physical transformation achieved in just twenty days. The singer, who first found fame on Simon Cowell's talent show in 2012, shared candid before and after photographs that document her journey towards better health.
A Festive Period of Indulgence
Spraggan openly discussed how her weight had increased after a prolonged period of festive overindulgence. She humorously noted that her "festive season" began with the phrase "it's nearly Christmas" on December 9th and continued right through until the New Year. The singer revealed that on New Year's Day, she consumed so much pastry that she woke up during the night feeling unwell.
Making a Conscious Change
On January 2nd, the musician made a decisive change to her lifestyle and dietary habits. She consciously decided to swap ultra-processed treats for whole, nutritionally dense foods. Spraggan emphasised that this was not a crash diet or a regime driven by self-criticism, but rather an act of showing appreciation for her body by choosing better nourishment.
The singer stated: "I decided that on the 2nd Jan I'd swap to indulging in feeling a lot better and swapping out the often ultra processed and delicious food for un-processed equally delicious foods."
Visible Results in Under Four Weeks
By sharing side-by-side images of herself wearing the same black bikini, Spraggan demonstrated the visible difference that twenty days of dietary change can make. She stressed that the transformation was not just physical, but mental as well, noting how much better she felt internally.
Key aspects of her approach included:
- Focusing on whole, unprocessed foods
- Avoiding rigid dieting rules and obsession
- Allowing herself flexibility, including eating out and consuming bread
- Prioritising how she felt over strict aesthetic goals
A Balanced Perspective on Body Image
Importantly, Spraggan maintained a positive and balanced perspective throughout her journey. She affirmed that she was happy in both the before and after pictures, and that her wife, Emilia Smith, found her attractive regardless. The singer married Smith in Yorkshire during 2024, with Simon Cowell famously walking her down the aisle.
"I'm happy in both pictures and my wife fancies me in both pictures which is all that truly matters," she wrote, adding, "But just wanted to demonstrate that 20 something days of change can make quite a bit of difference. Not just to bodies but also to minds."
From X Factor to Health Advocacy
Lucy Spraggan made history during her 2012 X Factor stint by becoming the first contestant to score both a Top 40 single and album before the live shows aired. Since then, she has released seven studio albums and continues to connect with fans through her honest social media posts about health and wellbeing.
Her recent transformation story serves as an inspiring example of how relatively short-term, sustainable changes to eating habits can yield significant benefits for both physical health and mental outlook.
