She has this down-to-earth quality that resonates with many women who see her as one of their own, facing life’s ups and downs head-on. And she's open about her struggles, which makes her even more endearing. As she navigated through her marital challenges, like many of us, Kelly turned to food for comfort during tough times.
It’s a familiar story for many, the emotional solace found in food when the going gets rough. But for Kelly, it was more than just emotional; she was also grappling with a thyroid condition and striving to manage it without medication. Yet, she emerged triumphant, shedding the weight and looking fantastic.
So, what's the secret to her success? How did Kelly manage to lose the weight so swiftly?
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The country superstar has been candid about her weight fluctuating throughout her adult life, as she opened up about losing 37 pounds back in 2018 before appearing to gain a bit back in recent years — likely due to both the normalities of life and a thyroid condition she was diagnosed with in 2006.
During a guest appearance on TODAY in 2018, Clarkson sat down with Hoda Kotb and detailed how she lost the impressive amount of weight as a "side effect" of going off of medication and managing her thyroid problem on her own after discovering Steven R. Gundry's book The Plant Paradox.
"It's basically about how we cook our food, non-GMO, no pesticides, eating really organic," the "Because of You" singer explained at the time.
"I know the industry loves the weight gone, but for me it wasn't [about] the weight," Clarkson confessed to Kotb. "For me, it was, 'I'm not on my medicine anymore.'"
"I don't really take medicine unless I absolutely need it," she noted of no longer taking the perscription.
While the newfound diet was effective, Clarkson admitted: "It's really expensive to do."
"I was poor growing up and there was no way my family could have afforded this," she candidly shared.
While weight loss is typically associated with exercise, Clarkson revealed, "I don't work out," jokingly adding, "I should ... I do wine instead."
Kudos to Kelly. It's great to see her in high spirits and in good health, ensuring she can continue to delight us with her incredible vocals and her engaging talk show.
