Wednesday, 5 December 2007

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Jade Goody: Diet pills gave me hairy cheeks

BB star says she's the fattest she's ever been

Jade Goody is looking pretty chunky since being reunited with lover Jack Tweed.

'I’ve put on so much weight, it’s horrific,' she says. 'I’m nearly 12st. It’s the fattest I’ve ever been.’

In the past the BB star, 26, has tried diet pills, with disastrous results - so she doesn't want any 'miracle' short-cuts to slimming down again.

‘I thought: “This is the answer, it’s easy.” I didn’t realise they’d be dangerous,’ she says. ‘My hormonal system changed and I grew hair on my cheeks.’

This time, she plans to try to shed 2st more sensibly with exercise and a sensible eating plan - only not just yet.

‘Jade and Jack are having a great time on holiday [in Abu Dhabi],' says a friend, 'so she doesn’t want to spoil it by being boring about food.'

Let’s hope she’s able to resist all the Christmas food and booze she’ll have to face on her return from her trip…

See the full story in Now magazine - out now!