Danielle Armstrong reveals delight at being able to ‘see a difference’ in her postpartum figure

She welcomed her first child – a baby girl named Orla – with her fiancé Tom Edney almost three months ago.

And Danielle Armstrong has revealed that she is feeling ‘amazing’ after noticing a ‘difference’ in her postpartum figure after starting a healthy living plan.

The former TOWIE star, 32, revealed that was never going to ‘snap back’ like some women, after she gained four stone during her pregnancy.

Looking good! Danielle Armstrong has revealed that she is feeling ‘amazing’ after noticing a ‘difference’ in her postpartum figure after starting a healthy living plan

Taking to her Instagram Stories to show off her transformation, Danielle wore a blue sports top and a pair of form-fitting black leggings. 

Speaking to the camera, Danielle said: ‘This is the first time I’ve been able to see a difference in my stomach, I drive Tom mad. “Can you see a difference yet?” But I feel really happy.

‘I don’t weigh myself or go on scales I just follow this plan that I’ve been doing every single day. 

‘I did it for 21 days in July and had a week off and now I’m on my second 21 days. This is my last week and I can honestly see a difference. I can’t explain how easy my plan is.

'Amazing!' The former TOWIE star, 32, revealed that was never going to 'snap back' like some women, after she gained four stone during her pregnancy

‘Amazing!’ The former TOWIE star, 32, revealed that was never going to ‘snap back’ like some women, after she gained four stone during her pregnancy

‘Like I say before these girls that can snap back into their size 8/10 whatever they were before clothes, you are so lucky, because that was never going to be me. I put on four stone in my pregnancy.

‘But [it’s been] three months this week, I’m feeling good. My little baby is healthy.’

Last month the reality star displayed the impressive results of her first 21-day diet and fitness challenge. 

Happy and healthy: Taking to her Instagram Stories to show off her transformation, Danielle wore a blue sports top and a pair of form-fitting black leggings

Happy and healthy: Taking to her Instagram Stories to show off her transformation, Danielle wore a blue sports top and a pair of form-fitting black leggings

Happy and healthy: Taking to her Instagram Stories to show off her transformation, Danielle wore a blue sports top and a pair of form-fitting black leggings

Smiling: Speaking to the camera, Danielle said: 'This is the first time I've been able to see a difference in my stomach, I drive Tom mad. "Can you see a difference yet?" But I feel really happy

Smiling: Speaking to the camera, Danielle said: ‘This is the first time I’ve been able to see a difference in my stomach, I drive Tom mad. ‘Can you see a difference yet?’ But I feel really happy

Danielle, who had already dropped one dress size, admits her body shape changed dramatically while she was carrying daughter Orla.

She has since endeavoured to regain her post-pregnancy physique by embarking on a healthy new lifestyle specifically tailored to help burn off her excess weight. 

Taking to Instagram, she shared candid before and after snaps of her progress in the three weeks since she initially took up the challenge on July 6th. 

Looking good: Last month Danielle displayed the impressive results of her 21-day diet and fitness challenge after gaining more than four stone during pregnancy (PICTURED: before, left, and after, right)

Looking good: Last month Danielle displayed the impressive results of her 21-day diet and fitness challenge after gaining more than four stone during pregnancy (PICTURED: before, left, and after, right)

Sporting a black gym vest and matching underwear, Danielle looks notably slimmer while giving followers a look at front, side and back shots of her body.

Captioning the images, she wrote: ‘During my pregnancy I put on just over 4 stone (yes I did take full advantage of eating what I craved and wanted but if you can’t when your pregnant when the hell can you).

‘I had a beautiful healthy baby weighing 8Ibs 11oz and I feel so blessed she’s in our life. 

Getting there: Danielle endeavoured to regain her post-pregnancy physique by embarking on a new lifestyle tailored to help the TV personality burn off her excess weight

Getting there: Danielle endeavoured to regain her post-pregnancy physique by embarking on a new lifestyle tailored to help the TV personality burn off her excess weight

Doing it for the mums: Captioning the images, Danielle admitted she shared the pictures for the benefit of other new mothers currently struggling with their weight

Doing it for the mums: Captioning the images, Danielle admitted she shared the pictures for the benefit of other new mothers currently struggling with their weight 

‘I knew I was never going to be one of these women that would pop a baby out and be back into my size 8 jeans and I didn’t want to put pressure on myself.  

‘The most important thing for me was to adapt to my new life of being a mum.’ 

Danielle admitted she kick-started her new fitness plan six weeks after giving birth to Orla in May, and aside from obvious physical changes has also noticed a positive change to her motivation levels.

Adorable: Orla was born on May 26 at 4.30pm weighing 8lbs 11oz after a 72-hour labour at Broomsfield Hospital in Chelmsford

Adorable: Orla was born on May 26 at 4.30pm weighing 8lbs 11oz after a 72-hour labour at Broomsfield Hospital in Chelmsford

She wrote: I started my journey on the 5th July and just in 21 days I can see changes alrea. Not only have I dropped a dress size I have a lot more energy and i am feeling great. 

‘I’ve said it takes 9 months to grow a baby and it’s going to take me at least 9 months to get my body back to feeling myself again but this is just the start.’ 

Urging those in the same position to follow her lead, she added: ‘I want to help as many new Mums get feeling healthy and body confident so join me on my journey and let’s do this together.’  

Orla was born on May 26 at 4.30pm weighing 8lbs 11oz after a 72-hour labour at Broomsfield Hospital in Chelmsford. 

Tom and Danielle, who were childhood sweethearts, revealed they had rekindled their romance last September and announced they were expecting in November. 

Love story: Tom and Danielle, who were childhood sweethearts, revealed they had rekindled their romance last September and announced they were expecting in November

Love story: Tom and Danielle, who were childhood sweethearts, revealed they had rekindled their romance last September and announced they were expecting in November