Kyle Richards Went From 132 To 117 Pounds—Here’s How She Did It

1. Changing Her Life

Richards had a breast reduction in 2022, and the eight-week downtime from surgery led to bad habits she was determined to fix. “At the time, I was on vacation in Europe, eating pasta and drinking wine and cocktails,” she tells Us Weekly. “By the end of the trip, I didn’t recognize myself. I had also just lost my best friend to suicide, and I wasn’t taking care of myself. And [it was] making me feel more depressed. So after we left, I said, ‘That’s it. I’m not going to have bad carbs — no sugar, no pasta, no bread, no alcohol. And I’m going to work out every single day.’ I started seeing results pretty fast. Even though I wasn’t a big drinker, removing alcohol made such a difference in my skin and how I felt.”

2. Up Before Sunrise

Richards is up at 5 a.m. to get a head start on the day. "My first routine depends, I'm lifting weights, and I'll do either leg day or arm day,” she tells The U.S. Sun. "And then I do cardio. It's either running, I do a lot of running now I do the Peloton, and I do hot yoga and then I do my abs and then I meditate. I'm a morning person. I love to wake up when it's dark and watch the sunrise and be alone because as a mom of four, you don't really have a lot of alone moments. So that is my alone time, driving in the car alone and waking up in the morning before anyone wakes up. That's really important to me… I have coffee and then after I work out I have breakfast or a smoothie, it depends. Yesterday, I had scrambled eggs and a corn tortilla with salsa. And then I'll have like a protein smoothie another day, whatever, it depends on the mood."

3. Strength Training Over Spin

Richards’ workouts have changed, with more focus on strength training instead of just cardio. “I always worked out, but I was doing the same thing on repeat — I’d go on hikes and spin,” she told Us Weekly. “I started including weights, hot yoga [and] running, especially when going through a hard time. It really clears my head. I wanted to get a tummy tuck when I had my breast reduction, and the doctor wouldn’t do it; he said we’ll talk about it [later]. I started doing a Peloton 10-minute abs thing, then 15 minutes every day.”

4. No More Alcohol

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Richards hasn't had a drink since July 15, 2022, and says she has no intention of ever starting again. “Alcohol affects every cell in your body at almost any amount you consume. There’s no absolutely safe, healthy level of drinking,” says Robert Bonakdar, MD, pain management specialist at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and Scripps Clinic family medicine physician. “A lot of people say they’re into reducing sugar and eating healthy, but aren’t making the connection that alcohol is basically liquid sugar. Folks who are dieting and exercising, but still having problems losing weight, will have a much easier time when they drop alcohol.”

5. Prioritizing Her Health

Richards feels no pressure to drink, even though her Real Housewives castmates have made comments about it. "I feel better. I wake up earlier. I have more energy and it's just a domino effect,” she tells The U.S. Sun. "I feel super clear. I feel I don't wake up hungover and depressed, I used to get really bad anxiety, I was just like, 'You know what, I'm good.' I just really wanted to be extra healthy, I was going through a hard time in my life. I don't want one day of anxiety or feeling down. I just thought, I'm going to do whatever I can to make myself as strong as I can, both mentally and physically. Because when you have a lot of stuff going on, it's really important."

Kashmera Shah is 50 and fit! The Indian actress celebrated the monumental birthday by showing off her fabulous figure in a swimsuit. “A milestone birthday today and my only advice to those who are decades and miles behind me in age as well as spirit… Never Grow Old…Just Age Beautifully,” she wrote. “The less you think of what others think of you the more it will show on your face and body. Love you all my fans and friends. Wait for the next few years for more sinful pictures and even more kickass work in films. And thank u to my husband @krushna30 for always supporting my ambition and always letting me be comfortable with my enviable body ( yes I say it myself as I think we don’t tell ourselves enough how much we love us) Good Luck to the next 50 years.” How does the star manage to look half her age? Read on to see 5 ways Kashmera Shah stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Gained Weight Due to IVF

Kashmera explained to The Times of India that she gained weight when undergoing IVF. “I stopped looking after myself,” she admitted. She started eating “anything and at odd times” and failing to exercise. “The entire focus got shifted,” she continued. She ignored herself until January 2020, when she stepped on the scale and realized she had put on over 26 pounds.

2. She Worked with a Nutritionist

Kashmera revealed that her IVF doctor put her in touch with a nutritionist in early January 2020. “So, I started my diet and workout regime,” she continued. During the lockdown she fell into a depression and started losing even more weight. She even started to eat less in fear that she would run out of food due to supply chain issues.

3. Cooking Helped Her Lose Weight

Kashmera found a new hobby during the pandemic. “I started cooking during the lockdown which I have never done. I started cooking healthy food and Krushna started losing weight because of me,” she said about her husband. “I began eating healthy food, smaller portions and suddenly in October I checked my weight.” She discovered she had lost 24 pounds. “I didn't even realise that I had lost so much weight because I did not step out of the house and wore clothes which I wear at home like shorts, t-shirts. We all were shocked.” She went on to lose over four more pounds.

4. It’s All About Discipline

Kashmera believes her weight loss all boiled down to setting goals and actively achieving them. “I realised that discipline is everything,” she explained.

5. The Buddy System Also Helped Her

Kashmera maintains that her weight loss journey motivated her husband as well. “I told him very clearly to eat whatever you want to eat at night, but during the day you will eat what I give you,” she said. As a result, he lost over 15 pounds.

Jazz Jennings is showing off her slimmed down body – in a bathing suit. In a new social media post the reality star flaunts her incredible figure in a swimsuit while revealing that she has lost 70 pounds. “70 pounds down! Feeling happier and healthier than I’ve been in years. I still have a ways to go, but I’m so proud to finally be taking the necessary steps toward bettering my mind, body and spirit 💜💜💜,” she captioned the Instagram post. “Looking good girl,” commented one of her followers. “So incredibly proud of you. I know how hard it is to be confident and committed to weight loss. You are an inspiration to so many for many reasons. You go girl !!!!” added another. Here is everything you need to know about her weight loss journey.

1. She Gained 100 Pounds Due to Binge Eating

“As many of you have noticed, over the past few years, I have gained a substantial amount of weight,” Jazz wrote on Instagram in June 2021, discussing her food addiction. “My binging, along with an increased appetite I experience from some of the meds I’m on, has caused me to gain almost 100 pounds in a little less than 2 years.”

2. She Decided to “Turn Over a New Leaf”

“I’m ready to change my ways; I’ve been saying I’m ready to turn over a new leaf, but I’m running out of trees now. I’m ready to take the initiative and create positive changes when it comes to my health and body. I have a fabulous team supporting me, both professionals and family/friends, but at the end of the day, I have to be the one committed toward bettering myself. I know I have the power in me to lose the weight,” she continued in the same post.

3. Her Weight Gain Was Related to Mental Health Struggles

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On her TLC docuseries, I Am Jazz, she revealed that her eating issues started as a result of mental health struggles in 2019. That year she deferred her admission to Harvard University. “Having all this extra weight, I can’t do so many things with my body that I used to be able to do,” she said on a November 2021 episode of her show. “I do experience fat-shaming from my family. It makes me feel really humiliated.”

4. She Opted to Lose Weight “For Health Reasons”

“I honestly feel beautiful [at] every shape and size. I love my body the way it is. But I will say that I am trying to lose weight for health reasons,” Jazz said on a December 2021 episode of her show. “I have to feel good, too, and I don’t feel good with some of the foods that I have been eating. I really am working on this weight loss so I can be healthier and more me.”

5. She Started Running

One of the things Jazz does to help with her weight loss is exercise. Here she is going for a run with her dad. “‘There she is….the 2024 JAZZZZ’ - @gregory_scott_4 My dad is the BEST. So supportive and empathetic. Thanks for always being there for me. Now I just have to be consistent in order to reach my health goals!🩷🩷🩷 Baby steps,” she captioned a recent post.

6. What Is Binge Eating Disorder?

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, binge eating is a disorder which involves recurrent episodes of binge eating and eating larger amounts of food in a shorter period of time than most people would in the same situation. “Other associated behaviors include eating very rapidly, eating past the point of being full, eating when not hungry, and eating alone,” they say.

1. Treadmill Sessions

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Richards loves to run, and has a treadmill so she never has to worry about the weather getting in the way of her workouts. "You need to start with the basics,” she told E! News. “I love running outside if I'm in an area that's conducive to that. That is why I have to have a treadmill, especially on days when it's pouring rain."

2. No Weight Loss Drugs

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Richards says she lost weight and got strong the old fashioned way—no Ozempic needed. “I cannot stand people saying that because people that know me know that I’m up every day at like 5, 6 a.m. at the latest… I’m in the gym for two hours,” she told Extra TV. “I really put a lot of effort into my diet and exercise and taking care of myself, so when people like to think I took the easy way out, it’s frustrating… Sometimes I turn my cheek the other way and ignore it, but I work really hard and it really bothers me, and I would like to be able to be an inspiration to people. So don’t think I took the easy way out. Like, follow what I’m doing and you’ll see changes.”

3. Resistance Bands

Richards always travels with her Veick resistance bands. "It's really important to add stretching into your routine because if you don't stretch you're going to end up injuring yourself,” she told E! News. “A good way to stretch is using these. You can use this in many ways to stretch and work out. I take this on the road because it takes up no space in my luggage."

4. Fixing Hair Damage

Richards is working on rebuilding her hair strength after getting highlights for the first time. “Also, when you’re stressed, you lose hair, and that started to happen to me for the first time,” she told Bustle. “Because there was always such a focus on my hair, I panicked. If someone tells you, you have these gorgeous blue eyes your whole life and all of a sudden they turn a different color, you’re like, ‘Wait, what’s happening? What am I going to do?’”

5. Botox Yes, Fillers No

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Richards loves Botox, but avoids fillers. “When I first started the show, no one talked about it like [they do now],” she told Bustle. “I remember my husband didn’t even know I had done Botox. Andy Cohen asked me — and I am someone if you ask me something, I can’t lie — so I answered, and then I realized I had to tell my husband that I do Botox. He was like, “What? That’s private.” It was a whole big drama.”