Jacqueline Jossa has expressed 'shocked' over her new health regime - but insists she's loving it. The 31-year-old soap star candidly discussed her lifestyle overhaul, having kickstarted a fitness plan for mental health reasons."It was more for my head, for my mental health, to be honest," she told OK!
Magazine. "And I'm just loving it. I didn't think I'd be able to stick to it, because I'm generally one of those that goes for a week and then stops, but I'm truly loving it. "I don't know who I am.
I shock myself sometimes!" The news comes as Jacqueline is set to reprise her role as Lauren Branning in EastEnders, excitedly noting the return of 'absolute legends' like Tracy-Ann Oberman and Louisa Lytton to the show for its upcoming 40th anniversary.The star first joined the show at 17 and previously expressed that going back to Walford now feels like 'coming home'. "Walford holds a special place in my heart, so it really does feel like coming home," she said. "Yes, some old faces are back in Albert Square.
Some absolute legends in the game, so that's really cool. I love." EastEnders producer Chris Clenshaw is equally thrilled about Jossa's comeback, hinting at exciting developments for her character.