Former tennis champion and Nine commentator Jelena Dokic has laid out exactly how she lost 20kg over 10 months after copping criticism from trolls.
The 41-year-old revealed last week that she lost weight following concerns about her family history of diabetes, heart problems and high blood pressure.
Dokic has always faced criticism for her weight and this time was no different, so she took to social media to issue a blunt message to trolls.
She posted a before and after photo of herself, saying “the most important thing” was that she was happy in both pictures regardless of her weight.
“This is about health and not size. So many questions about me getting healthier, which has seen me lose weight,” she said.
“Weight loss was not a priority. It’s just a by-product of looking after my health.”
Dokic said over 10 months she lost 20kg, saying it was small changes over time that helped her sustain her health goals.
“I stopped eating late at night especially things like burgers, pizza, fries and desserts because they made me feel so sluggish when I would wake up especially for early morning work and flights,” she said.
“So I don’t eat heavy meals at night anymore and I don’t eat after 7pm.”
She said she eats more salads and soups as they don’t make her feel sluggish, she also drinks more water and cuts back on all sodas — including diet soft drinks.
Dokic also started using a meal replacement shake once a day.
“It’s small changes over time and while I still have my cheeseburger and fries days it’s just a lot less and I definitely don’t eat junk food when I am working and travelling,” she said.
“Just consistency and small changes overtime. I have also exercised more. Little changes for a healthier lifestyle.
“Remember it’s not one size fits all and do what is best for you. Everyone is different.”
Social media users were quick to praise Dokic for her feat, with one saying: “You’re always beautiful. Beauty is from within.”
Another said: “Health wins absolutely, so well done you!”
“Gosh it INFURIATES me that no man will ever have to make a post like this, explaining changes to their body as if that very body belongs to the public. Adore you,” one added.