Paddy McGuinness shows incredible body transformation after 75 day challenge

Paddy McGuinness put his all into the 'Hard 75' challenge and his results speak for themselves.

Taking a look at the before and after pictures documenting the incredible progress that the beloved TV star made might just give you the motivation to get moving.

He decided to stick to the strict fitness challenge after 'letting himself go', which he blamed on 'binge eating, beer, cakes and biscuits' - and completely transformed his physique.

McGuinness, 53, committed to the 'Hard 75' challenge in September last year and ended up earning himself an enviable set of abs.

He told his more than 2 million Instagram followers that he had timed this perfectly so he could enjoy some 'indulgence' over the Christmas period.

By the time he'd completed the Hard 75 challenge, the former Take Me Out host said it had impacted him both physically and mentally - for the better.

"The effect it had on my body, and more importantly my mind, was staggering," he said. "It really is amazing what can be achieved in such a short period of time… if you’ve got the willpower.

"It’s not for everyone, but if you’ve got even an ounce of willpower, why not give something a whirl?"

There were trials and tribulations along the way as he picked up some injuries and strains along the way, but Paddy persisted and reached a point where 'everything kicked in', and he started feeling the results.

Paddy's transformation

He also shared some pretty dramatic 'before' and 'after' pictures on social media where he went from a bit of a belly to a much more sculpted physique, which had someone telling him they'd 'leave my buzzer on for you'.

The winter weather posed some problems, as when he started with the outdoor exercise last September, there was still some autumnal sun, but it soon turned to jogging in the wet, windy darkness.

For his indoor workouts, he explained that he started off with 'really light weights' and showed off some of what he'd been getting up to with very impressive results.

The Phoenix Nights star took part in the Hard 75 challenge (Instagram/@paddymcguinness)

The rules of the Hard 75 challenge

There's five main rules you need to stick to for the Hard 75 which involves a lot of work and willpower on the part of the person trying to complete it.

You're not allowed cheat days or treats and you have to keep it going for two-and-a-half months.

The rules are:

1) Stick to a meal plan with no alcohol or cheat meals for 75 days

2) Two workouts a day lasting at least 45 minutes, one of them outside

3) A gallon (3.8 litres) of water a day

4) Read 10 pages of a non-fiction educational book each day

5) Take a picture of your progress every day

The idea is that your healthier diet and the significantly increased levels of exercise you're getting will have a major impact on your body, while taking some time to read something that will develop your skills and improve some part of your life will sharpen your mind.

You've seen what it did to Paddy McGuinness, maybe it could be your plan too.