Gemma Collins unrecognisable in throwback pic to celebrate best friend’s birthday

GEMMA Collins looked very different in a throwback picture to mark her best friend’s birthday.

The reality star, 41, shared a series of snaps alongside her pal Vicky Young as she celebrated 35 years of friendship.

In one pre fame snap, Gemma is seen showing off her natural beauty while wearing baggy trousers and a white shirt, revealing her trim stomach.

A few years ago Gemma turned to her fitness instructor pal to help her shed the pounds.

Lifting the lid on the secret behind Gemma’s three stone weight loss, Vicky previously told new! Magazine:  “I have been helping Gemma with her meals for about a month.

“We’re doing no sugar and low carbs. This way she’s still eating loads of stuff, but it’s healthy stuff.”

She has also been using cryotherapy, which shifts weight by blasting the body with temperatures close to -200C.

The star also revealed she had given up treats, explaining: “After working out you just think, that bit of cake, that’s another hour doing squat thrusts with weights, hell, no, it’s not worth it.”

She is now setting her sights on starting a family with her fiancé Rami Hawash, 48.

Speaking about her plans, Gemma told The Sun: “We are getting to that point where we need to concentrate on having a baby.

“I really want to just rest after August and spend time with Rami and make the baby. I’ve given myself a six month window.”