She embarked on a fitness journey after her weight crept up to 12 stone and 13 pounds after ‘hitting rock bottom’ in lockdown last year.
And Frankie Essex looked amazing on Tuesday as she showed off her midriff in a colourful crop top and matching leggings in a new Instagram snap.
The former TOWIE star, 33, who is in Mexico with her cousin Chloe Sims on a ‘work trip’ declared she ‘won’t give up’ on her fitness plan while abroad, despite being tempted by ‘tequila & tacos’.
Looking good: Frankie Essex looked amazing on Tuesday as she showed off her midriff in a colourful crop top and matching leggings in a new Instagram snap
Frankie oozed confidence as she showcased the fruits of her labour in her rainbow coloured gym gear, which she paired with white trainers.
The beauty flashed a big smile as she snapped a selfie of her trim physique in the mirror, clearly pleased that her hard work is paying off.
Captioning her post, Frankie vowed to keep up for exercise and healthy eating regime as she declared: ‘Winners never quit & quitters never win.’
She continued: ‘Still going strong with my @mfgoalgettersuk programme even whilst I’m away. I’ll be honest though it’s definitely been tough sticking to my plan when there has been so much temptation out here…Especially with all the tequila & tacos.
Determined: The former TOWIE star, 33, who is in Mexico with her cousin Chloe Sims on a ‘work trip’ declared she ‘won’t give up’ on her fitness plan while abroad, despite being tempted by ‘tequila & tacos’
‘But I won’t give up now. I’ve come this far & only have a few weeks left until my final weigh in. Been smashing it at the local gym & eating as much fresh fruit & produce I can get here alongside my dry Muscle Food snacks I’ve brought with me.
‘Feeling fitter & stronger than ever…can even spot some abs forming.’
Frankie addressed why she flew to Mexico in a previous post, amid the recent backlash from reality stars who have jetted abroad while the nation is in lockdown.
The star wrote: ‘Tulum I’m really excited for the opportunity to be with my cousin @chloe_simsstarship on a work related trip. Feeling very grateful.
Reasons: Frankie addressed why she flew to Mexico in a previous post, amid the recent backlash from reality stars who have jetted abroad while the nation is in lockdown
Working hard? Frankie’s cousin Chloe Sims (pictured) has also jetted to Mexico for a ‘work opportunity she couldn’t turn down’
‘All UK guidelines were covered for my trip and will be for my return.’
The cousins have certainly been enjoying themselves during downtime from work, with the pair seen partying up a storm in local hotspot Bagatelle on Saturday.
Earlier this month, Frankie displayed her slender frame in a selfie after confirming she has begun a new fitness regime.
The television personality admitted she was ‘feeling good’ as she prioritised her health during the UK’s third nationwide lockdown.
She captioned the upload: ‘PROGRESS! Officially 4 weeks into my @mfgoalgettersuk plan now & i’m feeling good. My clothes are already feeling looser & my body so much lighter.
Fun times: The cousins have certainly been enjoying themselves during downtime from work, with the pair seen partying up a storm in local hotspot Bagatelle on Saturday
‘Yes I’ve still got a long way to go but I’m proud of how far I’ve come already…especially after overindulging over the Christmas & New Year – It’s definitely going to be harder now with another Lockdown & staying indoors but I’m determined not to let it get the best of me like last time…’ (sic)
It comes as Tulum has been branded ‘the new Dubai’ after influencers’ face Middle East haunt was slapped with a travel ban.
Stars have been continuing to flaunt their ‘essential work’ trips while millions of Brits languish in never-ending lockdown
Celebrities and influencers have been flocking to Mexico’s bars and beaches as it establishes itself as the latest COVID getaway destination.
Feeling motivated: Earlier this month, Frankie displayed her slender frame in a selfie after confirming she has begun a new fitness regime
The country, which is not yet on the UK’s travel red-list, appears to be the new destination of choice for global jet-setters and could rocket in popularity after travel from influencer magnet Dubai was banned on Friday.
Popstar Dua Lipa, and model Lottie Moss are among those that have been pictured in the Central American country in recent weeks.
Travel abroad is now banned from the UK without a legally permitted reason, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced last week, as she criticised influencers for ‘showing off in sunny parts of the world’.
While not on the UK’s travel red-list, Mexico has been one of world’s counties hardest hit by the coronavirus, with recent figures seeing a total of 159,564 deaths.