5 Foods Marie Osmond Swears By for Weight Loss

With a career spanning six decades, Marie Osmond became a household name at a young age. At 13 her debut single “Paper Roses” reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, and at 16 she starred in a hit variety show with her brother Donny. A few years later she won a CMA award when she was just 27 and she became a multiple gold and platinum-selling artist. Her career has soared from the time she was a toddler and the legendary TV entertainer went on to do everything from talk show host to author, actor, Broadway performer, entrepreneur, and public speaker. While the mother of eight achieved great professional success, she battled a not-so-private issue--her weight. "I was my heaviest in 2007," Osmond tells us.

That's when she turned to Nutrisystem, a life-changing program that helped her lose 50 pounds. "I’m 63 and I’m living my absolute best life right now," she says. "I know who I am. I’ve been through the crazy stuff. I have experienced heartache. Today, I’m at a place where I can say I feel great – both mentally and physically." Osmond is really happy with where she is regarding her weight loss journey and shares, "Honestly, I don’t have a 20-year-old body, but I certainly don’t have a 63-year-old body, either! And I believe the more you take care of yourself, the more your body takes care of you." In an exclusive interview, Osmond reveals how she lost the weight and kept it off, why she will never put on excess pounds again, and what's always in her fridge.

1. "Weight Can Age You"

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Not only can extra pounds lead to serious health issues like stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, and more, but Osmond explains how being overweight can affect all areas of your life, which is why she will always work hard at making healthy decisions. "Weight can age you and make you feel even older than you really are! It also takes away the joy of being active in your own life, as well as with your children and grandchildren," she says. "It not only destroys your health, but it also affects your mental health, too. And when you hear the world saying, ‘Love me however I am,’ I think you need to love yourself enough to be the best version of yourself, so that you can live your fullest, most beautiful life. That’s why I have continued living this healthy lifestyle."

2. She Couldn't Have the Life She Has Now 50 Pounds Heavier

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Osmond has a busy life professionally and personally. She has multiple grandkids she spends a lot of time with and loves traveling with her husband. She admits if she was heavier, she couldn't enjoy her active lifestyle. "I would never go back to where I was 50 pounds overweight," she states. "My last album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard. I never could have done that without the health and energy I have now. I never could have endured the demands of a grueling tour." She shares, "Recently, I went to Disney World with my eight grandchildren and my 23-year-old son said, ‘Mom, let’s shut down the park.’ I never could have done that with 50 pounds on me!"

3. Six Foods She Always Has in the Fridge

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It's easier to eat right when you stock your fridge with healthy options and Osmond shares her top six go-tos she always has on hand.

--"I am a big fan of grilled chicken because it’s packed with protein to keep me feeling full. I usually try to have a protein like chicken for lunch so it helps me get past that dreaded afternoon slump.

--Chopped veggies like cucumbers, peppers, and carrots are always in my fridge. These are so easy to throw in salads or eat as a side for any meal. I also make sure they are already cut and in clear containers so I can see them easily. It’s like they’re screaming, 'Eat me!'

--Blueberries are one of my favorite fruits. They’re low in calories, but full of nutrients like vitamin C and potassium.

--Spinach is another favorite. It’s low in calories, but big in flavor and nutrients. I love how you can use it as a base for a salad, sauté it as a side for dinner, or throw it in the blender as an addition to a smoothie. It’s a must-have for me.

–I always have lemons on hand. I love the flavor and will cut them up and add them to my water. It’s so refreshing.

--I love the convenience of my Nutrisystem shakes that I blend with ice to create a frosty chocolate treat."

4. She Learned Portion Control

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One important takeaway Osmond has learned from her program that's helped her keep the weight off is portion control. "Thanks to Nutrisystem, I learned, for the first time in my life, that food was not the enemy," she shares. "I learned what a proper portion size looked like. I learned that you could enjoy food and live healthily." She adds, "Most importantly, I learned that I need to eat multiple times throughout the day. By doing that, I allow myself to have more energy."

5. Her Mindset About Dieting Has Changed

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Dieting can be harmful because the mindset doesn't teach healthy habits, so Osmond instead focuses on positive lifestyle choices. "The minute you think ‘dieting,’ you think, ‘Oh, I can’t have this,’ and it becomes restrictive," she explains. "That’s not what living a healthy life is about. I believe in moderation of all things. I believe in having a healthy relationship with food – you can eat what you love in moderation and still make healthy choices." Osmond adds.

6. Nutrisystem Was a Big Lesson

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Osmond learned to incorporate healthy choices into her daily life and credits the program for helping her do so. "Nutrisystem wasn’t just another diet, it was a lifestyle change," she says. "The lessons they taught me have stayed with me. As I get older, I may fluctuate from time to time, but when I see myself starting to gain weight, I will start eating healthier using the tools and tricks Nutrisystem taught me."

7. She Works Out

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In addition to eating healthy, Osmond "loves to be active." She tells us, "My year-round favorite is walking and listening to audiobooks. I love to read so by making it a part of my exercise, it’s how I get my steps in." She continues, "My husband, Steve and I love to hike and explore. I’m also checking things off my bucket list. I just went ziplining over a waterfall and I went skydiving. I actually jumped! It was the most exhilarating experience of my life."

Miranda Lambert is one of the country's biggest names and the outspoken singer/songwriter always looks great and exudes confidence with her positive self-image. She told Good Housekeeping back in 2015, "I'm not naturally small and I'm fine with that, because so many girls come up to me and say, 'Thank you for being normal-sized — it gives us hope that you don't have to be a size 2 to be somebody.'" The 38-year-old seems happier than ever and has never looked better. Read below to see how she stays in such great shape and read on to see 5 ways Miranda Lambert 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. Portion Control

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According to Hello!, Lambert doesn't cut anything out of her diet, but instead she's about portion control. "I haven't given up everything! I try to just cut everything in half." Jordan Trinagel, a licensed occupational therapist and online health coach explains, "Portion control helps people lose weight because calories in vs. calories out will always stand true; it's just basic math. It's not about WHAT you eat, but rather HOW MUCH you eat. Ideally you are eating real whole foods rich in vitamins and minerals and not just eating " low calorie unhealthy foods", but being conscious of portion control has a great impact on your weight. If you are not tracking your food then you are just merely guessing without a true concept of how much you are consuming. You might think you are eating less but if you are not weighing, measuring or tracking your food ( calories and macronutrients) then you will always be wondering why you're not losing weight."

2. She Switches Up Her Workout Routine

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Lambert revealed to Good Housekeeping that she does several things to keep in shape including, walking, jogging and boxing. TJ Mentus, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Certified USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach and review board at Garage Gym Reviews says, "It is important to switch up workouts so that the body can continue to be challenged and adapt. Doing the same routine over and over again will get diminishing returns. It will also only work the same muscle groups, which can lead to neglected areas to get weaker. This is why it is important to have specific goals to work towards for your workouts and then reassess yourself to see where you are at and what you can improve upon."

3. Always Eats Veggies

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The List reveals the country star always squeezes in her daily vegetables and Anna Rios, RDN with Healthy Simple Yum states, "Adding vegetables to your meals helps add fiber. Fiber helps slow down the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. When carbohydrates are broken down, they are converted to glucose (blood sugar). When a carb is eaten along with fiber and protein, blood glucose is metabolized and absorbed at a slower rate. This helps regulate blood sugar throughout the day and prevents moments of “hanger” and fatigue."

4. She Still Enjoys Wine and Cheese

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Everything in moderation, right? The List revealed what Lambert eats in a day and she still enjoys foods she loves including cheese and wine. Rios says, "Having balance is important for health and overall mental health. This is a more sustainable and realistic approach, instead of restricting all processed foods, which can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and possible disordered eating. Having a healthy relationship with food helps keep you at a healthy weight."

5. She Does Cardio

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The singer told People, “We do cardio, a lot of circuit training. We do things with my body weight, like lunges. A lot of stuff with [resistance] bands,” she said. “The stuff nobody loves, but it works!” Mentus explains, "Being able to perform cardio or handle cardiovascular stress is a vital function of the body. Cardio trains the heart and lungs to be stronger and operate more efficiently, which is how the body gets in better shape and more fit. Over time, performing cardio consistently will create adaptations such as lowering the resting heart rate and the respiratory rate, which signify being in better shape and physical health. It is great for keeping weight off by increasing the amount of calories burned. The rate of calories burned during cardio versus at rest is significantly higher, so including cardio can help better manage the amount of calories expended versus calories consumed."

Kelly Clarkson is dishing on her recent weight loss. In a new interview with People, the American Idol winner and talk show host opens up about how she recently “dropped weight” after a big move with her children from Los Angeles to New York. And, you might be surprised by how making a few simple changes to her lifestyle resulted in a major body transformation. Here are the habits responsible for the 41-year-old’s weight loss.

1. Walking

After moving from Los Angeles to New York City, Kelly found that she spent a lot more time walking around the city with her children. “We go walk the dogs a few times at the park,” she told People. “Walking in the city is quite the workout.” Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

2. Infrared Saunas

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Kelly also revealed that she indulges in self-care. She is “really into infrared saunas right now,” she told People. According to the Mayo Clinic, an infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to make heat. “A regular sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body. An infrared sauna heats your body directly without warming the air around you,” they write. According to research, they may help with high blood pressure, heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, headache, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis.

3. Protein-Centric Diet

“I eat a healthy mix,” Kelly told People. “I dropped weight because I’ve been listening to my doctor — a couple years I didn’t. And 90 percent of the time I’m really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. I’m a Texas girl, so I like meat — sorry, vegetarians in the world!”

4. Cold Plunges

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Another self-care ritual that Kelly is into? “And I just got a cold plunge because everybody wore me down,” she told People. There is limited research supporting the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increased focus, improved sleep, and decreased inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes basic post-sport recovery.

5. The Plant Paradox Diet

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When Kelly lost 40 pounds in 2018 she attributed it to Dr. Steven R. Gundry’s book, The Plant Paradox. “It’s basically about how we cook our food, non-GMO, no pesticides, eating really organic,” she told Extra, adding that she did it for medical reasons.“I literally read this book, and I did it for this autoimmune disease that I had, and I had a thyroid issue, and now all my levels are back up. I’m not on medicine anymore because of this book,” she explained to the outlet.

6. No Weight Loss Drugs

Kelly has also denied using weight loss over the years. “Other fake news that’s going around about me is that I’ve been taking weird pills 4 weight loss or doing weird fad diets. All of this is not true. I ain’t got time 4 all that. I eat the same stuff I always have. It’s all just made w/different flours/sugars/ingredients,” she tweeted in May 2019.

Rebel Wilson's weight loss journey has been inspiring to watch and motivating for so many. The Pitch Perfect star has documented her "Year of Health" to encourage others, but not everyone was on board with her big plans. She told BBC News, “I feel like I’m really going to physically transform and change my life,” Wilson recalled telling her entourage. “And they were like, ‘Why? Why would you want to do that?’ Because I was earning millions of dollars being the funny fat girl and being that person.” While the Australian actress was always comfortable in her skin, she was concerned about her health and wanted to lose weight, she continued in the BBC News interview,“I knew deep down inside that some of the emotional behaviors I was doing wasn’t healthy. I did not need a tub of ice cream every night,” she said. “That was me numbing my emotions using food, which wasn’t the healthiest thing.” Here's four ways that helped Wilson drop 77 pounds and reach her goal of 165 pounds.

1. Maintaining Balance

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Enjoying a little of what you love is always important, which is what Wilson did during her weight loss journey. "I'm just trying to go for overall balance, overall healthy balance," Wilson told People. "I have this state of being, which is not my quote, but I go 'Nothing is forbidden.' We’ll be like, 'Should we get In-N-Out burger?' And I'm like, 'Nothing is forbidden.' I can go there, I just might eat half of what I used to eat before. You know? And I'll have a burger, and a few fries, and then you feel fine." Dr. Chad Larson, NMD, DC, CCN, CSCS, Advisor, and Consultant on the Clinical Consulting Team for Cyrex Laboratories explains, "When a person is transitioning from a Standard American Diet (lots of sugar, processed grain-based foods, processed oils, and processed meat) to a whole foods diet, cheat days can help make certain favorite foods feel less forbidden. Forbidden foods make us crave them more, so if they can be occasionally enjoyed as an indulgence, the rest of the new food choices seem more doable."

2. Changed Eating Habits and Cut Out Many Processed Foods

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Wilson told People, “Before I was probably eating 3,000 calories most days, and because they were normally carbs, I would still be hungry. "So, I've really changed to eating a high-protein diet, which is challenging because I didn't used to eat a lot of meat,” she adds. “I eat fish, salmon, and chicken breast.” Dr. Larson states, "When foods are processed, the natural balance of the food is altered. Our brains are maniacal accountants of energy (calories). The flavor enhancers of most processed foods trick the brain into eating more of the food because the intense flavor confuses the caloric accountant in the brain, making you eat more of that food to try to balance the account. 'Bet you can't eat just one!' is a very factual slogan by Lay's. If you eat more processed food, you will secrete more insulin to deal with the increased blood sugar demands, and the higher the insulin, the greater the fat storage."

3. She Walks Daily

Wilson has mentioned in several interviews and the Apple Fitness+ Time to Walk where the actress discussed in the premiere of season three that walking helped her stay active and lose weight. Dr. Tomi Mitchell, a Board-Certified Family Physician with Holistic Wellness Strategies explains that walking, "helps increase energy levels, reduces stress, and improves overall health. A moderate amount of exercise each day is the key to keeping your body healthy and looking young. Regular exercise is another key to staying young. It helps keep your body toned and muscular and increases your energy levels. Exercise also has many other health benefits, including reducing your risk for heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Wear some comfortable workout clothes, crank up your favorite songs, and get moving! You see, you can exercise in your home, using your body weight as resistance. Or one of my favorites is walking or sometimes running laps around my house."

4. Drinks Plenty of Water

Staying hydrated is a great healthy way to lose weight, experts say. Wilson said she gets "Adequate sleep, walking, hydrating, drinking water. You’ll always see me with a FIJI [water] in my hand, and balance it with the nutrition," in a Q&A with Hello! Bess Berger, RDN, CDN, CLT, a women's health registered dietitian with Nutrition by Bess explains, "Water helps with weight loss in a few ways. First, about 75% of people have their thirst and hunger mechanism confused. That means that sometimes when one thinks they are hungry, they are really thirsty. This can easily result in us eating more! If we make sure we are adequately hydrated, we can end up decreasing eating when we are actually hungry. Our metabolism needs to be adequate hydration to keep up to its optimal speed. If our body senses we're low on hydration, it slows down a bit. So keeping adequately hydrated is also helpful with weight loss."

5. She Hangs Out With Supportive People

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Since losing the weight, Rebel has been to the Super Bowl, Disney, Fiji and is always posting images of having fun with friends. "If you don't have a weight-loss support team, use these strategies to create one. If you do, take advantage of your team's help and let them know how much their support means to you. According to research, having friends or family members who are supportive of your healthy eating and exercise goals is important for long-term weight-loss success," says the Mayo Clinic. "Support can be:

• Emotional: A shoulder to lean on when you're feeling discouraged.
• Practical: Someone to watch the kids while you exercise.
• Inspiring: An exercise partner who encourages you to get out and move on those days when your favorite TV show seems like a better option."