Suzanne Shaw has revealed the secret behind her incredible ab transformation after leaving fans stunned with her toned physique in recent snaps. The actress, 44, lost 14lb in 12 weeks by ‘working out less and eating more’ as she shared that she has simplified her plan and stayed consistent. She told fans she feels ‘leaner, stronger and feeling better than ever’, writing: ‘I’ve ended up in the best shape of my life.’In an array of before and after snaps posted to her Instagram on Monday, Suzanne admitted she has also had the help of a personal trainer to help her stick to her goals. She wrote: ‘Recently I have been inundated with messages about my “six pack”. So I thought it was time to let you know what I have been doing.’This is how I have lost over a stone in weight and toned up and in less than 12 weeks! And here’s the plot twist: I actually started working out LESS and eating MORE. Suzanne Shaw, 44, showed off her incredible ab transformation and revealed she’s lost 14lbs in 12 weeks by ‘working out less and eating MORE’ in her latest Instagram post on Monday She told fans: ’12 weeks later: 14lbs down, leaner, stronger and feeling better than ever’ (pictured L on June 28 and right now) ‘I stopped endurance running. I reduced my training from a minimum of five workouts a week to three or four. I started tracking my macros and prioritising protein. I fine-tuned my nutrition rather than simply trying to eat less.’But some of the biggest changes weren’t actually made in the gym. I prioritised my sleep. I introduced a morning mindfulness practice. I paid attention to stress and recovery.’Suzanne also paid gratitude to her ‘game-changer’ personal trainer Grace as she continued: ‘She understood my work commitments, the travelling and the fact that real life doesn’t always fit neatly around a workout plan.’She stayed in consistent contact, worked with my hormonal cycle, adjusted my macros and training whenever we needed to, and somehow managed to keep me progressing without ever making the process feel stressful. AND she made me realise I can get 10,000 steps in a day – even when I spend 6 hours in a car!’There was no “all or nothing”. No running myself into the ground. No feeling guilty because work or travel got in the way. Just consistency, adjustments when needed, and a plan that actually worked around my life.’Suzanne did caveat by explaining she did already have a good base level of fitness as she added: ‘Now I will say this… I have been working out consistently and A LOT for the past seven years, so I didn’t just get a “six pack” and muscle overnight. Taking to Instagram on Monday with an array of before and after snaps, Suzanne has also had the help of a personal trainer to help her stick to her goals The star explained she already had strong fitness: ‘I have been working out consistently and A LOT for the past 7 years, so I didn’t just get a ‘six pack’ and muscle over night’ Suzanne also paid gratitude to her personal trainer Grace as she continued: ‘She understood my work commitments, the travelling and the fact that real life doesn’t always fit neatly around a workout plan’ Her latest fitness post comes after Suzanne showed off her toned physique during her first holiday away as a ‘solo parent’ with her son Raffi ‘It was all waiting to make an appearance under a layer of fat and a lot of water retention. So, it turns out more isn’t always better. Sometimes it’s about doing the right things – consistently.’Her latest fitness post comes after Suzanne showed off her toned physique during her first holiday away as a ‘solo parent’ with her son Raffi earlier this month following her split from her fiance of 12 years Sam Greenfield.The former Hear’Say singer said she had made ‘special memories’ on the trip with her son, 10, who she welcomed during her relationship with Sam.Bikini-clad Suzanne posted pictures of them together on her Instagram page, showing off her toned figure and abs in several of the photos.Suzanne put her arm around Raffi, who was wearing an England football shirt and shorts, with his blonde hair tied in braids.In another photo she lounged on a sunbed wearing a yellow two-piece, which revealed the symbol tattoo on her stomach.In the caption, she wrote: ‘Precious times, making the most special memories with my Raffi. Summer looked a little different for us both this year, but somehow it turned into one of the best summers I’ve had in years.’I wasn’t quite sure how I’d feel taking on a solo parent trip. I expected there might be some emotional moments along the way, but surprisingly, I absolutely loved it. ‘Just the two of us, having our own little adventure, enjoying each other’s company and making memories I know I’ll treasure forever.’We laughed, explored, soaked up the sunshine and enjoyed every minute of our time away together. By the end, neither of us wanted it to be over!’Sometimes the times you don’t quite know what to expect from turn out to be the most special. So grateful for this time with my boy and all the memories we made along the way.’Speaking after their split, Suzanne said in April the ‘rug was pulled from under her feet’ as she detailed her shock break up and reflected on finding self love.She broke down in tears in February as she detailed her ‘messy and unexpected’ break up from fiancé Sam Greenfield after 11 years together.But happier news came as she shared her joy after revealing she had become a grandma after her son Corey’s girlfriend Erin gave birth to a baby boy called Colton.