6 exercises that helped this soap star keep off the 18 stone he lost
28 January 2019
Former River City star Tom Urie has became almost as famous for his dramatic weight loss as for his acting.
Having been unfit for a large part of his life, in 2017 Tom turned his life around and lost 18 stone. To keep the weight off, he was keen to start exercising more.
Step forward Ross Stewart, a fitness expert with just the kind of tips Tom needed!
Ross Stewart鈥檚 expert (but easy) fitness tips
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鈥業鈥檓 loving singing again鈥�
Actor Tom Urie talked to John Beattie about the benefits of his weight loss. (From 2017)
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