Millie Mackintosh stunned in stylish bikinis as she celebrated her 15 months sober from alcohol with healthy pictures of herself on Instagram on Thursday.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is married to former co-star Hugo Taylor and the couple share daughters Sienna Grace, three, and Aurelia Violet, two.
Millie posted a series of photos of herself to her 1.3 million followers, taken around the time of her life-changing decision.
The Quality Street heiress accompanied the pictures with a lengthy caption sharing highlights of her alcohol-free journey.
She began: “Giving up alcohol was hands down the best thing I did for myself, my mental health and my overall well-being.”
Milestone: Millie Mackintosh stunned in stylish bikinis as she celebrated her 15 months of alcohol sobriety with a selection of happy and healthy pictures on Instagram on Thursday
For the family: The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, is married to former co-star Hugo Taylor and the couple share daughters Sienna Grace, three, and Aurelia Violet, two.
Stunning: Millie posted a series of photos of herself taken around the time of her life-changing decision with her 1.3 million followers
“Being alcohol-free really took me on a journey of self-discovery. I learned so much about myself, my strengths and weaknesses.”
“That confidence has been invaluable and I’m more focused on building a life I love.”
“By quitting alcohol, I was able to focus on feeling good, overcoming challenges, and building deeper connections – you never know, those connections could open doors to opportunities you never imagined!!”
“Whether you’re already on this journey or thinking about taking the plunge, know that there are many options to support you every step of the way.”
“If you’d like to share, please leave your thoughts and your own stories below – I love it when the comments section inspires each other!”
“Here are some of the precious moments I have experienced over the last 18 months:
‘1. Embark on a journey of self-discovery. 2. Attend work events with confidence and gratitude. 3. I’m learning to regulate my emotions so I can be patient when my girls need me.
‘4. Successful launch of two collections with @friendslikethese 5. Reconnect with the beauty of nature. 6. Enjoy the early morning without a hangover and don’t skip training.
Like-minded people: Millie with Hamish Adams-Cairns of Sober Awkward, a podcast that shares “what it’s really like to be sober in an alcohol-soaked world”
Support: Millie has relied on her husband of five years, Hugo, 37, to help her get through a year without drinking
Happy families: Millie and Hugo share daughters Sienna Grace, three, (pictured) and Aurelia Violet, two, together
Stylish: Millie is wearing her ski clothes, an example of the new and frightening experiences she has had in her new life
‘7. I share my alcohol-free journey on podcasts and know it can inspire others who feel the same way – like my conversation with Hamish from @soberawkward
‘8th. I’m launching my collection with @paolitalondon 9. I dedicate valuable time to my loved ones.
’10. I embrace new experiences even if they scare me!’
This comes after Millie celebrated a year without alcohol in August and, just like she did on Thursday, posted a carousel of photos and detailed her journey so far.
Millie decided to get sober two months after her 33rd birthday after realizing her “anxiety levels were very high.”
She said: “I made this decision because I wanted to improve my mental health and in particular my anxiety levels, which were very high, especially after the second child came out of lockdown.”
“So I stopped drinking in August and honestly there have just been so many positive changes.”
“Yes, it was difficult at the beginning. I found it difficult to be in society and at social events because it’s like a habit when you’re used to drinking. So it felt a little strange and a little awkward, but by the third month I was over it.
“And honestly, the benefits just outweigh everything and it’s really worth it and I feel better every day.”
In August, Millie said: “I had a breakthrough in therapy and decided to stop drinking alcohol. I didn’t want to admit it, but it’s a big trigger for my anxiety.”
Stunning: Millie shared a photo of herself leaning against her car wearing a wide-brimmed hat and black cowboy boots
Zen: Millie was barefoot in another snap, wearing a sleeveless crop top and baggy linen trousers
Feeling good: Millie shared how she enjoyed a purple smoothie and wore huge black sunglasses
Happy family: Millie, Hugo, Sienna, Aurelia and a mermaid on Aurelia’s second birthday in November
Millie rose to fame in the very first season of Made In Chelsea in 2011.
She was immediately involved with Hugo, with Hugo being torn between Millie and Rosie Fortescue.
Hugo chooses Millie, but they soon break up when it is revealed that Hugo has slept with Rosie. They got back together in 2016, got engaged in 2017 and married in 2018 before having Sienna in 2020 and Aurelia in 2021.
Millie was married to rapper Professor Green from 2013 to 2016.