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EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy shows off her slimline figure

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy shows off her slimline figure in retro dungaree dress as she steps out in North London

For years she has been a dedicated part of EastEnders.

But, rather than spend all her time focusing on her on-screen alter ego, actress Natalie Cassidy has clearly been looking after herself.

The brunette TV star was seen stepping out in North London on Monday where she displayed her new, slimline figure.

Flashing her legs in a burgundy-coloured dungaree dress, the actress went for a retro look as she matched it with trainers and a mustard polo neck jumper.

Going make-up free for the solo outing, she looked fresh-faced and clear-skinned, which suggests her new, improved lifestyle is paying off.

Clutching her smart phone, she also seemed to be enjoying a brisk stroll.

The actress has long battled with her weight and recently committed to a new regime.

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Sharing details of it on Twitter, she recently divulged that she splashed out on a NutriBullet blender, saying: Just ordered my one. Going to join the trend!!!!’

A few days later she added: ’Today: avocado, Greek yogurt, oats, celery, spinach and berries. Needed a comforting smoothie!’

Natalie, who is a mother to a young girl, is currently on a short break from the long-running BBC TV series which launched her to fame.

And, no doubt Natalie is enjoying some time away from her brow-beaten character.

Meanwhile, Natalie’s own relationship appears to be going from strength to strength – she is currently dating BBC cameraman Marc Humphries.

A source told Closer magazine last year: ’Finding love with Marc has given her a whole new lease of life. She’s even hinted that she may be ready to be a mum again.

’She would love a brother or sister for Eliza. She and Marc have spoken about starting a family when they’re settled in their new home.’

Natalie called time on her long-term on/off relationship with Eliza’s father in December 2013.

Despite Adam being convicted of assaulting the actress in 2011, the pair tried to make it work for their daughter’s sake, before ending things for good.