James Argent goes shirtless in orange swimming trunks during paddle board session

He shed an impressive two stone during a two-week juice retreat last month.

And James Argent enjoyed a paddle boarding session as he headed back to Jason Vale’s Juice Oasis resort in Portugal for his second visit this summer on Friday.

The former TOWIE star, 32, went shirtless in a pair of bright orange swimming shorts as he soaked up the sun.

Fun in the sun: James Argent went shirtless in orange swimming trunks during a paddle board session on his juice retreat in Portugal on Friday

Showing off his slimmed down physique, Arg practiced his technique out on the water while topping up his tan.

However at one point he lost balance and fell head first into the refreshing waters.

The reality star – who was 18st 7lb at his heaviest – also kept up his fitness regime with a hike around the grounds of the resort later in the day. 

Concentration: Showing off his slimmed down physique, Arg practiced his technique out on the water while topping up his tan

Concentration: Showing off his slimmed down physique, Arg practiced his technique out on the water while topping up his tan

Holiday: Arg headed back to Juice Oasis resort in Portugal for his second visit this summer on Friday

New hobby: He looked relaxed during the solo session

Holiday: Arg headed back to Juice Oasis resort in Portugal for his second visit this summer on Friday

Balance: Arg kneeled on his paddle board as he manoeuvred himself on the water during the session

Balance: Arg kneeled on his paddle board as he manoeuvred himself on the water during the session

Exercise: Arg showed off his impressive tan after having spent most of his summer in Marbella and Portugal

Exercise: Arg showed off his impressive tan after having spent most of his summer in Marbella and Portugal

He looked casual in a navy blue t-shirt, shorts and black Nike trainers as he worked up a sweat and took in the scenic views on the walk. 

Arg revealed he transformed his eating habits and lost two stone when he went on Jason Vale’s retreat in Portugal in August after randomly bumping into the health and fitness guru, 51.  

The TV star told The Sun on Sunday: ‘I met Jason on the off chance and he called my bluff when I said I’d book in. So the next day I bought my flights and flew to his resort in Portugal. All I drank for a fortnight was juices. 

Hard work: The paddle board session proved to be a challenge as he used his muscles to push through the water

Hard work: The paddle board session proved to be a challenge as he used his muscles to push through the water

Whoops: However at one point the star lost his balance and fell head first into the refreshing waters

Whoops: However at one point the star lost his balance and fell head first into the refreshing waters

Face plant: He fell into the water at one point during the session when he lost balance on the board

Face plant: He fell into the water at one point during the session when he lost balance on the board

Taking a dip: Arg pulled himself out of the water via some stairs after his session came to an end

Taking a dip: Arg pulled himself out of the water via some stairs after his session came to an end 

Making a splash: Arg showed off his impressive balance during the session in Portugal

Getaway: He soaked up the sun during his day out

Making a splash: Arg showed off his impressive balance during the session in Portugal

‘I feel incredible and I’m determined to lose even more weight. I saw pictures of myself on the beach when lockdown ended and I came to Spain. I was shocked by how I looked. Now I just never want to go back to feeling that way.’  

‘It was the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve struggled with my weight for years but this has really changed my outlook. I’m free from drink and drugs still, which is a huge achievement. And making sure I lose weight and get healthier is an ongoing goal.’ 

The media personality had previously insisted the secret behind his epic five-stone weight loss earlier this year was low-calorie curry.

In we go! Arg was assisted by an instructor as he got into the water to begin his session on the board

In we go! Arg was assisted by an instructor as he got into the water to begin his session on the board 

Stroll: The former TOWIE star, 32, went shirtless in a pair of bright orange swimming shorts as he soaked up the sun

Stroll: The former TOWIE star, 32, went shirtless in a pair of bright orange swimming shorts as he soaked up the sun

Practice makes perfect: Arg looked tentative at first but then got into the swing of the technique

Practice makes perfect: Arg looked tentative at first but then got into the swing of the technique 

Best foot forward: The reality star - who was 18st 7lb at his heaviest - also kept up his fitness regime with a hike around he grounds of the resort later in the day

Best foot forward: The reality star – who was 18st 7lb at his heaviest – also kept up his fitness regime with a hike around he grounds of the resort later in the day

Last year, James suffered two near-fatal overdoses at his home, with his then-girlfriend Gemma Collins calling emergency services after his family feared he was dead. 

The Essex native turned his life around and is continuing his recovery after he flew to Thailand earlier this year to go to rehab for his drug and drink addiction.  

Things for James haven’t been as promising in the romance department as he broke up with his partner Gemma, 39, earlier his summer after she revealed a string of abusive messages, purportedly sent to her by him prior to their split.

Stroll: He looked casual in a navy blue t-shirt, shorts and black Nike trainers as he worked up a sweat

Stroll: He looked casual in a navy blue t-shirt, shorts and black Nike trainers as he worked up a sweat

Walk: Arg took in the beautiful views around the resort during his hike where he listened to music on his headphones

Walk: Arg took in the beautiful views around the resort during his hike where he listened to music on his headphones

Fitness: Arg appeared to be taking his weight loss seriously as he worked up a sweat on his hike

Tanning: He looked happy to be out and about

Fitness: Arg appeared to be taking his weight loss seriously as he worked up a sweat on his hike

It’s understood the Jump star had made derogatory remarks abut her weight after she suggested that he had bought another woman dinner.  

The self-proclaimed diva decided to take some time off social media, citing that she was ‘devastated’ and ‘heartbroken’ by the exchange.

However after returning to the UK from her own Tenerife getaway, Gemma apologised to her former beau for releasing the messages.

Refreshing: At one point during the session James took a swim in the cool waters

Refreshing: At one point during the session James took a swim in the cool waters 

Tired: At the end of the class he wearily made his way back to shore with the help of his instructor

Tired: At the end of the class he wearily made his way back to shore with the help of his instructor

Day out: Arg revealed he transformed his eating habits and lost two stone when he went on Jason Vale's retreat in Portugal in August

Sunshine break: Arg looked happy to be on the water

Day out: Arg revealed he transformed his eating habits and lost two stone when he went on Jason Vale’s retreat in Portugal in August

Holiday: James Argent enjoyed a paddle boarding session as he headed back to Jason Vale's Juice Oasis resort in Portugal for his second visit this summer on Friday

Holiday: James Argent enjoyed a paddle boarding session as he headed back to Jason Vale’s Juice Oasis resort in Portugal for his second visit this summer on Friday

Views: Arg took a scenic hike through the Portuguese countryside on Friday

Views: Arg took a scenic hike through the Portuguese countryside on Friday 

Bitter end: Things for James haven't been as promising in the romance department as he broke up with his partner Gemma Collins, 39, earlier this summer (pictured in 2018)

Bitter end: Things for James haven’t been as promising in the romance department as he broke up with his partner Gemma Collins, 39, earlier this summer (pictured in 2018)