February 05, 2018 – 17:08 GMT Gary Barlow was branded an ‘inspiration’ by fans on Instagram after posting a throwback photo of himself before his weight loss, which he said helped him stay in control of his eating. Click to see Gary Barlow inspired fans with a motivational post on his Instagram account on Sunday, after sharing a throwback photo of himself at a heavier weight. The singer – who has openly spoken out about his struggles with food following the break-up of Take That – said that the photo helped him “keep on the straight and narrow” when it came to his lifestyle habits, which caused him to feel “awful” as a result. “These pictures keep me on the straight and narrow. I remember those times and how I felt – awful – I will never allow myself to feel like that again. I’m in control #bb,” he said. The singer’s fans flocked to the comments section to praise him for his honesty, with one saying: “Wow..you are a true inspiration @officialgarybarlow,” while another said: “Still gorgeous inside and out.” A third reached out to the singer, adding: “I wish I had your strength and power Gary. I am stuck…