The 59-year-old suffered an acute chest infection which made if difficult for her to breathe and she was forced to quit smoking after 40 years.
Then, Coleen was hit with another huge blow - she was told she was at risk of getting type 2 diabetes and doctors strongly advised her to move more and eat better. Since then, she has made big changes to her food habits -including a healthy plant-based diet, which has seen her losing two stone.
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Coleen also revealed she underwent dental work to completely transform her smile and she now has bespoke ceramic veneers, a move she has dubbed "the best thing I ever did".
Now, as the Loose Women panellist plans for a healthier, happier future - which includes celebrating her daughter Ciara's wedding and planning a life together with long-term boyfriend Michael Jones - she has reportedly never felt better about herself.
"Coleen has a new lease of life since finally quitting smoking, meeting Michael, going vegan and losing weight," a source said. "She feels like she's putting herself first for once and really looking after herself and that is showing to everyone."
Coleen recently confirmed on Instagram that her daughter Ciara Fensome is engaged to Max Innes, and announced she was “off to buy a hat” for their special day. But before Max popped the question, 22-year-old Ciara purchased a “one-way ticket” to travel the world with him – and Coleen admitted to struggling with “empty nest” syndrome.
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It’s no secret that she’s been struggling ever since – she said she “can’t stop crying” due to missing the young couple as they’ve not confirmed when they will be returning.
Coleen said, “They’ve worked really hard and saved up and I’m so proud of them both, but honestly, I just can’t stop crying. But I’m trying not to do it in front of her because I’m thrilled and proud because what an amazing thing to do. But it’s like losing my best friend.”
However, after Ciara and Max’s announcement, Coleen is reportedly in high spirits and planning to throw her all into wedding prep. In fact, according to a source, Coleen – who turns 60 next year – is looking at their engagement as the further push she needed to not only look but feel her best.
“She wanted to sort herself out for herself but ever since Ciara got engaged, it has given her extra motivation to look even better. Coleen wants to wow everyone as the mother of the bride on Ciara’s big day. She’s her only daughter so she’s going to go all out,” the source continued.
“She’s already been speaking to one of Loose Women’s stylists about what she should wear and her hair and make-up, even though the wedding isn’t for a while. It’s less than a year until she’s 60 and she is determined she...