The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent admits that his mother’s emotional words helped him turn over a new leaf during the height of his drug and food addictions.
The 34-year-old ex-TOWIE member has lost an impressive 14 stone since his gastric sleeve surgery last year, a vital operation due to the level of addiction he was facing.James has said that during the peak of his battle, he was “locking his doors” and “no-one could get hold of him” because he was “depressed” and turned to “comfort eating”.
He has credited his mother Patricia for her tough love and stern words which kick started his desire to get fit again.He spoke to The Mirror about his struggles: “My mum said to me: ‘I don’t recognise my son any more,” and that really got me.
It played on my mind and was a big turning point for me wanting to change.”Patricia also opened up: “I have got my son back.
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