Carnie Wilson shares progress photos of her 40-pound weight loss.
“Another before and “during”… my health journey! That’s 40 pounds lighter. I feel really different,” the Wilson Phillips singer, 55, captioned a side-by-side photo of herself via Instagram on Sunday April 7. “I need to start exercising more to get the scales to start moving again, but I’m so proud and motivated. Knowing that I did it PURELY through diet – no gluten or sugar, no butter and also cutting down on fat.
She continued: “Lately I’ve been indulging in cheese and nuts which are higher in fat. If I chose not to eat corn tortillas, nuts, and cheese, I wouldn’t be able to continue this. I totally adjusted my eating habits to satisfy my cravings but realistically. And it’s a miracle. 💋 Hope this inspires someone.
Fans were quick to applaud Wilson in the comments section of his post.
“This is how we do it. We share each other’s journeys and draw strength and inspiration from each other,” one follower wrote, while another social media user added: “You are always beautiful, but now you’re glowing because you look healthier and I know you feel better.
In addition to sharing his weight loss journey, Wilson has been retailer some of the recipes she’s made over the past few months, including gluten-free and sugar-free desserts, chicken and feta burgers and much more.
Wilson has also been open about her physical health and well-being over the years.
She had gastric bypass surgery in 1999 when she weighed 300 pounds and lost half her weight through the procedure. After regaining much of the weight, she underwent a Lap-Band procedure in 2012.
“It was the right decision for me and I’m doing great so far,” Wilson said. People at the time. “It’s all about taking good care of myself.”
By speaking to The world of women In 2023, Wilson spoke about maintaining a positive attitude toward herself and others when it comes to health.
“When I was young, I was teased a lot for being overweight and my feelings were hurt,” she told the outlet at the time. “My mother always told me, ‘What’s important is what’s inside you.’ So I gain confidence when I am kind to others, it makes me feel good about myself. I make it a daily thing. You have the power to make someone’s day better.