James Argent displayed his slimmer physique as he headed out on a run in Essex on Wednesday.
The former TOWIE star, 32, is continuing his recovery after he flew to Thailand earlier this year to go to rehab for his drug and drink addiction.
Arg looked happy and healthy as he pounded the pavements in his girlfriend Gemma Collins’ top.
Transformation: James Argent displayed his slimmer physique as he headed out on a run in Essex on Wednesday
Arg vowed to take control of his weight in May last year on This Morning after he was told he needed to lose 10 stone.
And the amateur singer showed off his newly slim physique as he stepped out in black Adidas shorts and a sweatshirt, which had a meme of Gemma on it.
The television personality worked up a sweat on the run as he was pictured charging up and down hills in his native hometown.
Health: The former TOWIE star, 32, is continuing his recovery after he flew to Thailand earlier this year to go to rehab for his drug and drink addiction
Weight loss: The amateur singer showed off his newly slim physique as he stepped out for a run (pictured right, left in August last year)
Mission: Arg vowed to take control of his weight in May last year on This Morning after he was told he needed to lose 10 stone
Arg’s outing comes after he posted a throwback snap of his recent rehab stint in Thailand.
The star reminisced on when he fed and watered elephants as he called them his ‘spirit animals’ in the post, which he shared on Instagram on Tuesday.
Fans commented on the snap telling Arg: ‘recovery suits you’.
Tough: The television personality worked up a sweat on the run as he was pictured charging up and down hills in his native hometown
James is reportedly getting a helping hand from his supportive longtime friend Mark Wright in adjusting to life after ‘rehab’.
According to The Sun, Mark, 33, and his wife Michelle Keegan, 32, have remained in touch with the TOWIE star throughout his challenges, and most recently since he returned to the UK from Thailand.
A source said: ‘Mark was straight on the phone to James to make sure he is OK. They’ve spoken a lot and James knows that Mark is there for him. Michelle will be too. They both think the world of him and want him to get back to his very best.’
Funny: Arg stepped out in black Adidas shorts and a sweatshirt, which had a meme of Gemma on it
According to the friend, Arg has struggled somewhat since returning to his native Essex, given the recently mandated nationwide coronavirus lockdown but is ‘looking to the positive and making sure he gets plenty of rest, eats right and does a bit of exercise everyday.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for James Argent and Mark Wright for comment.
The troubled star was taken to hospital for the second time in two months last year after friends and family feared he had attempted a second ‘overdose’.
Concerned: The troubled star admitted he needed help after was taken to hospital for the second time last year with friends and family feared he had attempted a second ‘overdose
Paramedics rushed to his £1.3million home in South Woodford, Essex in December, where they found the star ‘disorientated’ shortly before friends – including Mark – rallied around in a bid to help him get the support he needs.
Insiders told MailOnline: ‘Mark was at his house for around six hours to support him. This was after Arg had been to hospital and come home again…
‘Arg can’t afford rehab but Mark and other close friends and family are clubbing together to put him in a good place so he can overcome this.’
Change: According to the friend, Arg has struggled somewhat since returning to his native Essex, given the recently mandated nationwide coronavirus lockdown
‘He has realised he needs help with his recent addiction issues and with his weight loss battle, so has turned to professionals.
‘Arg is receiving some of the best care in the world and so is in an environment to finally improve his physical and mental state.’
Arg has battled drink and drug addiction since finding fame on TOWIE. In 2014 he was suspended from the show after he failed a routine drugs test.
James checked into The Priory and returned to the ITV reality show in 2015.
The TV star spent three months in a facility in Thailand over the festive season in 2016 in a bid to curb his addiction and revealed he checked himself in to a programme in order to get the ‘ongoing support’ he needed.
‘Spirit animal’: Arg’s outing comes after he posted a throwback snap of his recent rehab stint in Thailand on Tuesday with fans telling him ‘recovery suits you’
In August last year, Arg returned to rehab following a split from Gemma in a bid to tackle his demons.
During a previous appearance on This Morning, James spoke about his weight, saying he believes he replaces substance abuse with food.
He said: ‘I’m proud at myself I’ve been able to do really well career wise in the last nine months, I’ve stayed sober but instead of me going out with mates doing drugs… I’m probably acting out on food.’
But last May, Arg vowed to take action after being told he needed to lose 10 stone.
The TV star started his fitness journey by taking part in swimming the English Channel in Sink Or Swim for Stand Up To Cancer.
Determined: The TV star started his fitness journey by taking part in swimming the English Channel in Sink Or Swim for Stand Up To Cancer