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Oprah Winfrey is no stranger to the vagaries of weight loss. In fact, she has been pretty open about her diet history and doesn't shy away from the toxicity of it.
In 1988, she hopped on a crash diet that resulted in rapid weight loss. However, she didn't realize that it wasn't sustainable, and the weight climbed back on as fast as she lost it. She said:
"For four solid months, I didn't eat a single morsel of food. When I started Optifast in July 1988, I was at 212 pounds. By fall, I weighed 145 pounds"
Oprah Winfrey even famously wheeled a fat-laden wagon onto the stage of her talk show, weighing 67 pounds, to symbolize her rapid weight loss. What she didn't know back then, was that her results were fleeting.
"What I didn't know was that my metabolism was shot," she added. "Two weeks after I returned to real food, I was up 10 pounds. Since I wasn't exercising, there was nothing my body could do but regain the weight."
Oprah Winfrey's Diet Secrets
Over the years, Oprah Winfrey's weight and diet has been a hot topic of discussion. Her average calorie count ranges around 1700 calories. Her daily diet consists of approximately 20% protein, 30% fat , and 50% carbohydrates, including whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Oprah Winfrey maintains her sodium levels within the recommended limits, and she consumes an impressive 34g of fiber per day. Her meals typically include the right combination of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins like turkey and chicken, whole grains, and healthy fats. She enjoys yogurt, nuts, and calcium-enriched soymilk for calcium intake and focuses on fiber-rich foods.
However, she has come to find balance and sustainability in her approach to weight loss after years of crash dieting. She said:
"For the longest time, I was afraid of a potato chip. Now I deny myself nothing," she said. "I just don't give myself everything at the same time."
Speaking to E News, Oprah Winfrey continued,
"Now, I don't have a goal in mind. I get to a certain weight, and I'm OK, and say, 'This is where I want to be. Hang in there. I'll get there when I get there.' And my body will tell me when I am exactly where I need to be."
At, 70, Oprah Winfrey looks better than ever. You're probably wondering about the secret to her evergreen health. She doesn't swear by anything fancy, so you too can emulate her success. Here are some health tips from the woman herself:
How does Oprah Looks Amazing At Almost 70
1) She eats food that she grows herself
Oprah Winfrey's diet is nothing short of wholesomeness. She is a big fan of eating organic foods, so much so that what she grows at home makes it to her plate. She told Harper's Bazaar:
"We always try to eat lunch in the garden. We have a rule: If we cannot find it in our garden, then we cannot eat it."
2) She prefers her dinners light
Oprah Winfrey usually prefers eating early dinner at 6 pm before walking her dog. She said in her interview with Harper's Bazaar:
"If Stedman (her partner), or the girls are here, I'll eat a proper meal, but if I'm alone, I may just have a protein shake or a bowl of soup."
3) She does WW
For those wondering, WW, formerly Weight Watchers, is a health programme that offers both weight loss and weight maintenance services. Oprah even serves as a brand ambassador for the company, having consistently followed their tips and training since 2015.
Oprah Winfrey's trainer, Bob Greener shared the following on Oprah Winfrey's website, saying about her:
"(She) averages about 1,700 well-balanced calories daily, and her diet is about 20 percent protein, 30 percent fat (and rich in healthy fats), and 50 percent carbohydrates (good ones like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables)."
4) She absolutely cannot miss a good breakfast
There are people who prefer to start their day on an empty stomach, Oprah most definitely does not fall into that demographic. She told her website:
"No one would ever mistake me for an expert on engines, but I know one thing: They don't work without fuel. Our bodies are the same way, which is why I'm passionate about breakfast — especially when it involves passion fruit. And blueberries. And raspberries, strawberries, some sliced banana, and maybe a sprig or two of fresh mint. And don't forget the bread — you know I love my bread. For breakfast, my preference is multigrain, double toasted."
5) She doesn't forget to treat herself
The secret to any successful diet is staying consistent, but eating boiled vegetables and bland food is anything but sustainable. Well, the good news is that you can indulge in your favorite foods ever so often without kicking yourself about it.
Oprah loves pasta so much that she'd choose it as her final meal.
"If I were going to choose my last week, they would all be pastas."
She would, though, pick up a tuna casserole if pasta is unavailable. She says:
"I love a thing all thrown together in a skillet. It's part of the life that I grew up with. When I grew up, tuna casserole was one of my favorite things in the world because you get all the stuff mixed together. And I'm one of those people who loves to mix all of my food together."
Oprah Winfrey's approach emphasizes balanced meals, portion control, and mindful eating, making it a model for a healthy and sustainable diet. Having battled the toxicity of fad diets and an unhealthy relationship with food, Oprah Winfrey understands, perhaps better than anyone, the importance of staying consistent in her diet and treating herself to the things she loves.
