'When carbs knock you up': Chloe Madeley jokes about her 'food baby' as she takes a well-earned break from her fitness regime to celebrate her birthday

By Kate Thomas and Sara Malm for MailOnline

Published: 10:10 EST, 15 July 2015 | Updated: 13:15 EST, 15 July 2015

She has been making a name for herself in her own right with her growing fitness empire and revealing gym selfies.

But even a super-toned gym bunny deserves a day off on her birthday, and Chloe Madeley appears to have celebrated in style. 

Chloe admitted to having indulged for her 28th birthday on Monday, and even joked that she had a 'food baby' as a result - showing it a minute 'bump' in an Instagram snap.

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What food baby? The fitness fan posted this selfie after enjoying a day off from her strict diet regime, claiming to have been 'knocked up' by carbs

What food baby? The fitness fan posted this selfie after enjoying a day off from her strict diet regime, claiming to have been 'knocked up' by carbs

The daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan captioned the shot, 'When #carbs knock you up...' 

Chloe, who has been dating England rugby player James Haskell since early this year, has gained a legion of fans for her honest journey to fitness.

The 28-year-old got hooked on weights through her personal trainer ex three years ago, and has since qualified as a PT and nutritionist herself.  

But despite her incredible transformation and muscular physique, Chloe Madeley has revealed she is prone to suffering body insecurities about not being 'lean' enough before her photoshoots. 

Celebrating: Chloe posted this image of her enjoying her 28th birthday with a friend earlier this week

Celebrating: Chloe posted this image of her enjoying her 28th birthday with a friend earlier this week

'Be proud that you set the bar high, you're awesome': Chloe reassured her followers by confessing that even she feels insecure about her figure sometimes 

'Be proud that you set the bar high, you're awesome': Chloe reassured her followers by confessing that even she feels insecure about her figure sometimes 

However, Chloe has since revealed in a candid Instagram post that she isn't always confident before stripping off on-camera.

The star, who has been training hard to build muscle and maintain her six pack, shared a snap of herself sitting in hair and make-up, wearing a pink bandeau top.

She posted the accompanying message: 'I was seriously worried as s**t for today's photo shoot. Not as #lean as I have been recently and not having the best week in other respects to be honest...definitely had a drunken panic attack at about 4.30am this morning. 

'But off I went, stripped down, got my #flex on, looked hesitantly at the photog's computer screen, and realised that I'm a total d**k.'

The gym-lover, who boasts her own online fitness empire, reassured her followers that it was all about striving to better themselves.

She's at it again: Chloe also took to Instagram on Wednesday to share yet another snap of her ripped physique

She's at it again: Chloe also took to Instagram on Wednesday to share yet another snap of her ripped physique

Looking good! Chloe Madeley is reaping the rewards of her relaxed workout regime, revealing she's delighted with her new, curvier figure 

Looking good! Chloe Madeley is reaping the rewards of her relaxed workout regime, revealing she's delighted with her new, curvier figure 

'So what if you're not in the best shape of your life, or the best anything of your life?! It was THE BEST for a reason, it was impressive, so keep striving for it, and soon you'll surpass it and be BETTER. Be proud that you set the bar high, you're awesome.', she added.

Chloe has come under fire for her steady stream of gym selfies posted on social media, but isn't letting critics get her down. 

Just last month former This Morning presenter Richard tweeted his pride over his daughter's fitness prowess, saying that she 'eats like a horse and trains like an Olympian.'

Proud dad: Richard Madeley with his daughter Chloe in 2011, before the 28-year-old started her gym career

Proud dad: Richard Madeley with his daughter Chloe in 2011, before the 28-year-old started her gym career

The 59-year-old added: 'I am VERY proud of her. Her critics have zero conception of what she stands for.'

Chloe's enviable body has garnered much attention over recent months, prompting professional motormouth Katie Hopkins to urge Richard to take action.

Earlier this year, Katie launched a vicious attack on Chloe on Twitter, writing: 'B**ody hell @richardm56 - have a word with your daughter love. Tell her to put it away, or put some clothes on it.'

Chloe later told her followers: 'You know you're doing life right when Katie Hopkins is taking swipes at you. If my sole impact on this world was p**sing her off, I'm happy.' 

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