Former Bachelor Australia star Tara Pavlovic has responded to questions about her body transformation.
“I wanted to do a post on my health journey as I’m still getting so many DMs asking me my ‘secret’,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a before-and-after image.
“On the left is me last year in June and on the right is me this year in July. It was around this time last year in June after a retreat I did that I started to be more mindful with what I ate and I started to move more. However, making this change didn’t help anything and nothing seemed to budge.”
She went on to say that the “belly fat seemed to be getting worse”.
“Over Christmas I got really sick with influenza A, pneumonia and cryptosporidium. It took me a month before I could hold a substantial amount of food down, and even then I only lost 2 kgs.
“From there things started to go down hill with my health,” she said, explaining that she experienced a lack in energy, hair loss, acne, and an inconsistent period.
“I went to the doctor crying. She was great and after lots of bloodwork and an ultrasound we discovered I had PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which is soooo common among women. I was so relieved when she told me this because suddenly everything made sense.”
Tara then sought help from a naturopath, where she found that her thyroid wasn’t operating properly, and she was low in Vitamin D and zinc.
The mother-of-two tried supplements, diet changes, and exercise.
“As soon as I made this change my body started to become less inflamed and I lost 5 kgs over around 2 months. I didn’t count calories or anything like that, I still ate whatever I wanted, but just food that didn’t inflame my body.
“I have so much more energy, my whole family is happier and somehow my husband and I are so much closer. People think mums are selfish for investing time in to themselves, but now I see how it’s the complete opposite.”
The update comes two months after the reality star confirmed she had been diagnosed with PCOS – Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome.
“I was not well,” Tara said on Instagram. “I just felt something wasn’t right.”
The 34-year-old was also informed that her body was in “panic mode” after two consecutive pregnancies, and she needed to rebuild her nutrients.
Fans were quick to comment on the candid confession, one wrote: “Really appreciate you sharing this and for literally being you.”
“You are like sunshine, thanks for being you,” another added.
“You’re incredible Tara,” a third penned.
Tara, who placed third in Matty J’s season of The Bachelor, now shares two children with her husband Nick Sheperdson.
Paddy, their eldest boy, is three and Edie-Rae, their youngest daughter, is one.
Having known each other for 10 years before entering into a relationship, Tara and Nick debuted their romance in August 2018.
Two years later, they wed in an intimate ceremony.
Now, the family of four are happier than ever.
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