Ricki Lake on staying slim

Posted on Oct 23rd 2007 9:22PM by Martha Edwards

The kids of today might not know who Ricki Lake is, but I remember when the plump and cute talk show host was the talk of the TV world. She hasn't been around much these days, but recently made a reappearance in tabloid magazines -- looking half her size.

How did she do it? According to the Skinny Website, she has fresh, organic food delivered to her, and she eats about 1200 calories a day. She also works out with a trainer at least three times a week and hikes and swims in her spare time. And all her hard work has paid off -- she's a size two and, in her words, she 'can't be any smaller.'

Losing weight is hard work, but wouldn't it be easier if we could all afford to get fresh meals delivered to us? What do you think about Ricki's weight loss?

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JoLynn Braley 10-24-2007 @ 12:00AM

Hi Martha, here's what I think (you asked, LOL!)....I think that I would just love to have fresh organic food delivered to me every day and I'd also love having my own personal trainer to help me stay motivated....yes, I do have days when I don't feel motivated. :) I think it's wonderful that Ricki has these benefits (no, I'm not being sarcastic).

Even so, she still could have overeaten on her own time, and it sounds like she wasn't doing that. I bet that she has also worked out many of her emotional reasons for using food...I read somewhere else that she started overeating when she was a kid because of sexual abuse...she was trying to protect herself by gaining weight, she didn't want to be attractive.

I believe it's just as possible to lose weight without having home delivery or a personal trainer. It might take some extra sources of motivation to keep you going (a walking partner, online support group, motivational reading), but you can definitely do it.

All the best,

JoLynn
http://www.thefitshack.com

Martha Edwards 10-24-2007 @ 12:15AM

Hi JoLynn,
Thanks for your feedback ... I love hearing from our readers. I think you are absolutely right -- it would be nice having a personal trainer and food delivered to your door, but it's not necessarily a recipe for success.
Cheers,

porkchop 10-26-2007 @ 2:09PM

I think Ricki Lake wearing a size 2 is interesting. She probably has never worn that except for in her elementary school days. However, I've noticed a trend in celbs that go through marital problems...divorce; they all lose weight because of the stress, like any other person. Once she moves on and finds her another man, look out! i'm sure the weight will find her once again. I'm happy for her wt loss for now, but history is a repeat for the most part.

Judy 10-26-2007 @ 2:15PM

Way to go Ricki Lake!!!!!!!!!!!! I told my husband if I could afford one thing in my life, it would be a cook!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on being able to afford someone to fix your meals for you, I'm very envious. Keep up the good work. Judy

LamBLion58 10-26-2007 @ 2:19PM

I think its great she has been able to lose it. Now lets see if she can keep it off. Anyway that is my concern for myself as well. I lost 130lbs. over the course of a year and a half. I stopped dieting in march but I still have to watch every thing that I put into my mouth. I also still walk 5 miles a day 4 days a week. You must be just as dedicated to keeping it off as you were to taking it off or it simply isn't going to work. I've learned it depends on how badly you want it.

MDuffy3645 10-26-2007 @ 2:45PM

Ricki is pretty at ay size but 1200 calories a day and all that exercise is a form of anorexia- subnormal caloric intake and intense exercise! Why does everyone applaud this?
A grown woman requires 1800-2000 calories a day and 3 1/2 hour exercise sessions a week for maximum health. Why is enough never enough?

ANGIE 10-26-2007 @ 2:34PM

Good for her!!!!! It's a hard battle no matter how you do it. Sure, it's easier when you can afford to have healthy meals delivered but the availability of BAD food is always there. GREAT JOB RICKI....wish it was me!

truthbetold 10-26-2007 @ 2:35PM

There is no way Ricki Lake is a size two! I never comment on these things but I couldn't help myself this time. She does look great, but she is doing a great disservice to other women by claiming she is a "size two" when in reality she is about a size 8-10.

sue 10-26-2007 @ 2:39PM

Regardless of what she has delivered or if she has a trainer or not, it still takes willpower and discipline on her part, its an everday challenge do choose to be fit and healthy. Good for you Ricki!

angela 10-26-2007 @ 4:56PM

As a Holistic Health Counselor, I can tell you all that Rikki has the right idea. Natural food and exercise is key to weightloss. Now, a complete lifestyle change keeps it off.

Angela Molinini, CHHC, AADP
figtreewellness@gmail.com

Jupiter 10-26-2007 @ 2:50PM

Why does anybody need to be a size 2? I can see it if you're 4'11", then it would be proportional, but Ricki's 5'4". This is something I also see in those weightloss system commercials on television, with that woman who went from a size 12 to a size 2 ~ twice!

Why can't they learn to like themselves at a comfortable weight, within the healthy weight range for their height, and not have to go overboard, trying to look the size of a pre-pubescent girl (often with big plastic breasts)?

Why is anyone allowed to try and sell size 2 as being a good size to strive for? For someone of Ricki's height, it is underneath a healthful weight. I realise some women are naturally that slender ~ I've known several people over the years who wished they could gain weight, if only to avoid the criticism and accusing stares of strangers. Still, now we know the lengths Ms. Lake has gone to for her weight loss, it does not strike me as being healthful.

Frankly I'm confused as to why your website (by name alone one would think you align yourselves with a healthy lifestyle) would say how wonderful it is that someone should limit themselves to 1,200 calories a day and work out, one assumes from the activities, at least two hours each day. Do you not consider that your website has a certain responsibility to live up to its name?

It's no wonder young girls are becoming anorexics and bulimics at an alarming rate these days.

Karen 10-26-2007 @ 2:53PM

It would be a wonderful world if we all had the money to live the way stars do. wouldn't it.... Who else can afford the things she did to lose her weight.

dar 10-26-2007 @ 2:53PM

i have always liked ricki since i first seen her in movies and her tv talk show. i think its great to have a goal in life. the one comment i wish to express to women is, "give it a rest. if a woman's body was meant to be super slim than we would all look like toothpicks. ladies should be ladies, bumps and all. how we look should not be a main purpose in life. as we age our bodies go through a transformation that can only be remedied by plastic surgery. enough, already...ricki is a terrific gal and all of us have to learn just to be happy. i am a 55ish, small framed lady but it does not dictate who i am and all women are beautiful.."

Lorrie 10-26-2007 @ 2:55PM

How about some advice for those of us who live in the real world. Seriously...how many of us can afford to have fresh organic food delivered to our homes every day and have a personal trainer. I was hoping for some real advice.

Manda Panda 10-26-2007 @ 3:10PM

You go girl... loved you in Crybaby... you look awesome... keep up the good work

Judy 10-26-2007 @ 3:20PM

I think it is hard work to maintain the will-power to follow through with any eating plan. Ricki Lake may have the right meals planned and delivered, but she is the one folowing through. It would be easy to sneak extra food; however Ricki persevered and kept all that she has learned about sensible dieting and exercise. It is the same for exercise. Yes, she has a trainer three times a week, but the additional exercise is on her own. She is an inspiration!

Delia Hodge 10-26-2007 @ 3:09PM

I just watched a movie last evening with Ricki and loved her always. She deserves whatever she has earned. I am very happy for her and continued happiness. Snooks

Angellica 10-26-2007 @ 3:10PM

I think it's wonderful that Ricki has lost the weight and is keeping it off. You go girl! I remember when you were in the movies and I also watched your talk show. I thought you looked great then, and I think you look great now. You have a confidence about you that shows no matter what your weight. Congratulations.

Patti 10-26-2007 @ 3:12PM

My God, can anyone say anorexia?!?!

Lori 10-26-2007 @ 3:16PM

Hey All!

No adult woman needs to CLAIM to be a size 2,
WHO invented such an anorexic marketing idea anyway?!?!?!?!?! Size 2 is for females under the age of 9.