Here’s the latest on Natalie Cassidy’s Then & Now Workout (PAL) based on recent coverage.
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Natalie Cassidy has discussed the Then & Now Workout in recent interviews, reflecting on its impact and her motivations at the time. Reports describe her shedding weight for the project and the subsequent public reaction, including discussion of why she did it and how she views it now. These pieces indicate the program was a high-profile fitness venture for her in the mid-2000s and remains a recurring topic in her public conversations.[1][3][5]
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In 2025 and 2026, media coverage revisited the project, noting both the financial aspects and Cassidy’s retrospective awareness of its effects on her body image and career. Articles mention her statements about doing the DVDs for money and later questioning whether that was the right move, alongside ongoing reflections on body image years later.[7][1]
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Related events and appearances have kept the Then & Now Workout in the public eye, including Cassidy’s broader media appearances and commentary on fitness decisions she made in the past. This context helps explain why the workout remains a touchpoint in discussions of her career and public persona.[5][7]
Illustrative note
- If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Cassidy’s statements about Then & Now and summarize the key claims with dates, plus provide direct quotes from the most recent interviews. I can also track any new statements or appearances specifically connecting to the PAL program as they emerge.
Citations
- Coverage discussing Cassidy’s weight loss and the Then & Now Workout:[1]
- Independent and related retrospectives on the program and Cassidy’s reflections:[5]
- This Morning/other recent interviews referencing her workout DVD experience and body image:[7]
Sources
Natalie Cassidy, who is appearing on Love Your Weekend, opened up about how losing a drastic amount of weight impacted her.
www.entertainmentdaily.comGlazed ceramic fitness DVD, A few months ago national treasure Natalie Cassidy messaged me to suggest that she might make a good muse for one of my…
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www.imdb.comSoap actor lost four stone as the face of a transformation workout series
www.the-independent.comHas anyone given it a go? Planning what im going to do when this baby finally arrives
www.netmums.comLife with Nat - it’s me! Natalie Cassidy and I’ll be chatting away to family, friends and most importantly - YOU. I want to pick peoples brains on the subjects that I care about- whether that’s where all the odd socks go, weight and food or kids on phones. Each week I will be letting you into my life as i chat about my week, share my thoughts on the mundane happenings as well as the serious. I have grown up in the public eye and have never changed because of it. Life with Nat is the podcast...
www.globalplayer.comNatalie Cassidy lost 4st in just three months as she prepared to release her Then and Now Workout DVD, only to find herself gaining weight shortly after the project
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