Popstar Casey Donovan 'I'M HEALTHIER THAN EVER!'

Well on her way to losing 20kg, the Australian Idol winner can't wait to return to Aotearoa

- Wade Sellers

After a few tumultuous years, Casey Donovan can finally admit she’s found true happiness. “I feel amazing,” the former Australian Idol winner tells Woman’s Day. “Everyone who has crossed my path has just said that I’ve been looking as happy, healthy and radiant. I’m certainly feeling it.”

The 34-year-old songstress, who is more than halfway through her new lifestyle with Jenny Craig, reveals she now fits into a size-18 dress.

“It’s just a number, but wow!” she enthuses. “I was sitting in a 26 to 28.”

While her ultimate goal is to lose 20kg, after trying every fad diet under the sun, Casey admits she’s taking a more relaxed approach this time and instead of focusing on the scales, she’s concentrating on the positive impact on her mental health.

“It’s beyond,” says the singer. “My anxiety has subsided – it’s still there, but it’s so much more manageable. When I’m eating and feeling good, and those past traumas do come up, I now have the tools to go, ‘OK, this is how I’m going to get through this.’”