5 Lessons from Ricki Lake's Weight-Loss Success
Why the star's dance-induced slim down is so inspiring.
Following in the Dancing With the Stars footsteps of actress Kirstie Alley, Ricki Lake is the latest star to follow suit with a dramatic post-dancing slim-down. Reportedly losing more than 20 pounds and several dress sizes, Lake, who made it to the competition’s finals, was also preparing for her walk down the aisle.
Lake reportedly credits a food delivery service (with only 1400 calories a day), getting 8 hours of sleep per night, and hours upon hours of dance training with helping her shed the pounds. While we may not choose such a strict plan for our lives, there are a few things we can learn from her fab new figure.
We spoke to several celebrity trainers to find out the top five lessons we can learn from Lake’s weight-loss success.
1. Weight Loss is a Journey, Not a Destination
Now that DWTS season 13 is over, Lake will have to continue her healthy eating habits and exercise regularly. According to Jolene Matthews, celebrity trainer for the casts of Jerseylicious and the New Jersey Housewives, "[Weight loss] is an ongoing process. Day in and day out, through making the right food choices, challenging your body with a variety of workouts, and not getting complacent, you’ll keep the weight off."
