RTE star Daithi O Se has said he got the “kick in the behind” that he needed to lose wight.
The Today host kick started the year with a new health routine and it definitely has paid off.
Daithi and Maura are currently on summer break from Today[/caption]
Daithi has revealed his whopping weight loss results after just a few months of eating healthy and going to the gym.
The Kerry native told RSVP: “I’ve been going to the gym since Christmas and I’m down over a stone. I sit in a car for four hours a day before sitting in a TV studio and going to bed, so I had to start moving.
“I was getting to a stage where I had to start doing something and then I got into a really good routine. I only do about half an hour in the gym and then I sit in the sauna for 30 minutes afterwards.
“I take a cold shower after that. I have gotten the kick in the behind that I really needed.
“I don’t kill myself. I do 10 minutes on the bike and then I do 15 of whatever is in front of me weights wise along with my stretches before the sauna. I’m in and out, washed, dried and cleaned, in an hour.”
Daithi has explained that getting older contributed to him wanting to be healthier.
He said: “Well, I’m 49 this month and I’ll be 50 next year, so that’s on my mind. I know I need to mind myself.
“I try it a few times a year, but this is the first time I’ve continued with it and I’m really enjoying it. I’m in a really good place.”
Daithi and his co-hosts Maura and Sinead Kennedy entertain the nation on Today from 3.30pm until 5.40pm on weekdays.
The presenters are currently on summer break after finishing up on air two weeks ago.
Maura got all dolled up for the occasion wearing a cream floral print shift dress with collar and button details and a belt cinched in at her waist.
While Daithi looked dapper wearing a denim shirt, navy blazer and a pair of black trousers.
At the beginning of the show, Daithi remarked: “Our final show of season 13, can you believe it?”
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The Galway native replied: “I can’t believe it actually it has just flown in. I know we say this every year but this year has especially gone so fast.”
Daithi said: “I think this year and last year have gone so fast Maura. it might be also kind of…”
Maura cut across him and said laughing: “It might be us ageing!”
Daithi replied: “Well… getting up the ranks – I was going to say, but yeah. We’ve had so much fun.”
Maura added: “We have actually, it’s been brilliant.”
At the end of the programme this evening, the pair took a few moments to thank their listeners.
Daithi said: “Sin é.”
