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Kelly Clarkson has come a long way since her winning season of American Idol in 2002.
Kelly Clarkson has openly shared details about her transformation across various outlets and interviews.
The top singer has spoken publicly about her body image and weight struggles more than once over the years.
She almost felt like quitting, saying, When I was really skinny and unhappy…
I was miserable, like inside and out, for four years of my life.
But no one cared because aesthetically, you make sense.
Clarkson later clarified that being skinny was a byproduct of her state of mind.
I wasnt ever miserable because I had to be thin.
I said I was miserable, and as a result, I became thin.
The harsh lights of stardom took a toll on Clarkson and significantly contributed to herfluctuating body image.
She transitioned from being skinny to gaining weight.
Her perspective highlighted her commitment to staying true to herself, regardless of public expectations.
And if Im skinny one day or bigger one day, that aint gonna change how I sound.
I still sound pretty dang good.
Did she eat all of her backing singers?
Thats because she doesnt know me.
It doesnt bother me.
Its a free world.
Say what you will (4).
Its more if Im happy and Im confident and feeling good, thats always been my thing.
And more so now, since having a family I dont seek out any other acceptance.
Clarkson dodged bad rap exceptionally well.
She told Glamour UK, I got the No.
It was a refreshing shift for Clarkson, showing that talent could outshine industry expectations of appearance.
He loved that I connect with people and Im really raw and real.
It had nothing to do with my sex appeal or my look aesthetically.
In Clarksons view, this approach reflects a broader need for change in entertainment standards.
I wasnt shocked, Clarkson said.
I was a tiny bit overweight.
They were like, Youre prediabetic.
Youre right on the borderline.
And I was like, But Im not there yet.
Clarksons wake-up call came a couple of years later when she watched a video of herself.
This moment and her existing health concerns prompted her to take action.
According to Healthline, the Plant Paradox Diet bans lectins proteins found in many plant foods (6).
This approach requires avoiding legumes, dairy, and certain vegetables that contain lectins.
Clarkson committed to the diet, noticing improvements in her overall health.
She also noted that she hadnt been working out but still shed 37 pounds due to her dietary changes.
In addition to weight loss medication, the American Idol winner adopted other lifestyle changes for her long-term health.
I needed a fresh start.
Living in New York helped her overall wellness.
Well go for ice cream because my daughter will wear me down.
Well go make slimeandwe go to the museum.
She jokingly added, Walking in the city is quite the workout.
And I just got a cold plunge because everybody wore me down.
As for food, she keeps things real with a balanced diet of protein-rich foods.
I eat a healthy mix, she told People.
I dropped weight because Ive been listening to my doctor acouple ofyearsI didnt.
And 90 percent of the timeImreallygood at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway.
Im a Texas girl, so I like meat sorry, vegetarians in the world!
Thankfully, it isnt all deprivation, as the singer indulges now and then with her kids.
Its the same stuff you eat I just use different ingredients, she said.
Her motivations differ; she has learned to prioritize her health, family, and happiness.
When people commend her on her new figure, she still throws light humor in her replies.
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