The footballing star recently admitted this helped his health
Wayne Rooney has recently been confirmed as a campmate entering the latest I’m A Celebrity series – just two years after his wife, Colleen Rooney, claimed the runner-up spot in 2024. Ahead of his jungle stint, the ex-Manchester United and England player had to address the fact that he has not turned to weight-loss medication to help speed up his recent health kick.
He told ITV’s This Morning: “I feel great. I haven’t drank, actually, for a while. I just wanted to feel a bit healthier and be healthier. Obviously, my eating habits are a lot better, and I’m training.
“Everyone’s saying I’m on this pen thing, which I’m not. I want to get that out there. I’m working hard to try and look better and be healthier.”
Rooney admitted that he “got into a bit of a rut” after he quit playing football and ended up “drinking a bit too much”. He said: “I just thought, you know what, I want to enjoy my time with my kids while they’re at this age – and with Colleen as well.”
The former footballer did not go into detail about his go-to diet and approach to training during the interview. The ex-player retired from football five years ago and has since managed four clubs.
Now working as a pundit for the BBC and Sky Sports. He also appeared in a 10-episode lifestyle docuseries alongside his wife and kids The Real Rooneys,, streaming now on Disney+.
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What happens when you quit drinking alcohol?
According to the NHS, people who drink alcohol regularly should start to notice the benefits “almost immediately” when quitting. Even occasional drinkers will start to look and feel better about themselves.
The health service claims that short-term benefits can include feeling better in the mornings and having more energy. It adds that skin tends to be “better-looking”, and quitting the habit could also make your bank balance look healthier.
By sticking with the plan of binning off booze, people may eventually start to notice major changes. The NHS claims that lowering alcohol intake can lead to:
- lower blood pressure
- lower risk of stroke, hypertension, cancer and liver disease
- lower cholesterol levels
- better mood, memory and quality of sleep
- help with weight management
The NHS advises that both men and women should not consume more than 14 units of alcohol per week. That’s around six medium (175ml) glasses of wine, or six pints of 4% beer.
There’s no completely safe level of drinking, but sticking within these guidelines lowers your risk of harming your health. Always remember to drink responsibly (18+) and be Drinkaware.
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