Actress Shay Mitchell proudly shares photos of body transformation after admittedly comfort-eating during quarantine

If you follow actress Shay Mitchell on Instagram, you'll know she's spent the last four weeks working up a sweat. And it's paid off.

The actress shared photos of herself before and after she embarked on her "#4WeeksOfFocus" challenge, and she couldn't be more proud of her achievements.

The Pretty Little Liars alum revealed she developed some bad habits during the pandemic lockdown and needed to overhaul her lifestyle not only for her sake but also for her 16-month-old daughter Atlas.

"2020 was the year of searching for something to make us feel good. Not even good…to feel fine. Feel 'normal…'" she began in a lengthy caption. "For me that came in the form of comfort food, comfort clothes and throwing my fitness routine out the window. And that was okay…for awhile. They're called unprecedented times for a reason.

"But I also learned about physical and mental self-care, and made a pact with myself that 2021 would be different. I wanted to focus on myself again, because I'm the best version of myself for Atlas — and everyone else — when I take care of myself first."

So with the help of her friends and trainers Kelsey Heenan and Stephanie Shepherd Suganami, the 33-year-old put her head down and worked her butt off for "30 minutes a day for 5 days a week for 4 weeks".

"I have loved getting up these last four weeks and having a routine and a challenge to start the day. I feel more healthy, energetic and engaged…which makes a better me," she said. 

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