Tyra Banks: Diets "Are a Bunch of Bologna"
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Nearly two years after she was scrutinized for her weight and told critics to kiss her "fat ass," Tyra Banks is revealing how she lost nearly 30 pounds.
It wasn't because of a diet.
"I do not believe in diets. I have been on diets in the past, and they are a bunch of bologna," she says on The Tyra Show, airing Wednesday (check your local listings). "This is a lifestyle change. It's not about being skinny. It's about getting in the best shape that you can be."
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The former supermodel, 35, says she has been working with nutritionist Heather Bauer, who has helped her re-evaluate her eating habits by keeping a food diary. (Banks also shares sample lunch and dinner menus, healthy fast food options and carbs to cut out.)
"I switched up my unhealthy eating habits for healthier eating habits, and I haven't had a tummy attack since December '08," she says.
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Banks admits she still indulges -- "some BBQ ribs and some ice cream and some Haagen Daaz" are her faves -- but "just not every second."
The trick?
"It's about working with what you've got, and knowing, and learning what's right for your body," she says.
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The 5' 9" model -- who reveals she has maintained her "34DD boobies" and her "round booty" -- was careful to stress that she doesn't want to lose her curves.
"I feel good about my curves and my imperfections -- my booty, my boobs, my thighs -- I embrace it all," she says. "Now I really can say ... kiss my fit -- and still fat -- ass."
To find out more about her fitness plan, tune in to The Tyra Show on Wednesday at 4 p.m. on the CW network.
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28You look great with or without the 30 lbs. The one thing I don't understand about the negative comments is so what. Tyra fans are going to be there regardless and those talking flap...were never her fans anyway...so who cares what you really think about her.
i love tyra banks so so so much . My dream is to meet tyra banks in my life time.
Why are you hating? Tyra looks much better and healthier 30 pounds lighter. The majority of Americans needs to follow her lead!!
I like Tyra, but she is lying to herself and the public. She lost weight because she was slammed in the media for being overweight. I would lose weight too if I had access to personal trainers and chefs. Give me a break.
PLEASE hand her a burger....she looks hungry.
Full of it! Tyra is such a hypocrite. She has a show about natural hair but yet she is a weave AND wig wearer. She talks about girls that sell their bodies and are more than flirty, when she herself has had quite a few romps in the sack. Even with MARRIED GUYS like Movie producer John Singleton. Now Ms. Loco is talking about getting fit when diet and exercise is far from the truth. Tyra, like all celebs maintain weight control with Pills and/or drugs! Tyra shut up! If you watched her show one could tell she was LYING her supposedly fat @ss off with the rapid eye, hand, and body movement. Diets are crazy TYRA when you have access to Diet PILLS and other supplements that melt away the fat. LOL. No wonder SHE is single, she's CRAZY and delusional.
KL- I completely agree with you. Quite frankly, Tyra is full of crap. I have said it before. She got fat and out of shape and you best believe she was UNHAPPY being over weight. If that wasn't the case ladies, she would still be 165lbs. I can't stand her. Her show is so low rent and is pretty much on the same level as Jerry Springer. Of course EVERYONE wants to look good and be healthy. If you say you don't you are lying. It is only because you are lazy and don't want to take the time to stop eating crap and get your butt moving with exercise. Sorry, I say it like it is.
Tyra always manages to look good, a little heavier or thinner, either way. Who wouldn't want to look their best under such public scrutiny? Women in entertainment can lose their jobs over weight gain so they have to trim down.
Ummmmm, hasn't she been the advocate for slightly plump women? She wasn't even fat! Tyra, you have no soul sweetie, you completely sold out for the money and social pressure. Shame on you.
she looks like an alien with that forehead and funky hair!
wish I were skinny like Tyra!
hypocrite!!!!!!!!!!!
Is Tyra losing her hair?
I do belive tyra has been dieting
she will get fat again....they always do
I think she looks great!! She didn't diet...she completely changed her eating habits, which isn't a diet...its a lifestyle change. Diets are doing something for a short time and then stopping, which is why they don't work.
She is soooo annoying... She wants to make a stand for being curvy but then loses weight.. She tells everyone to kiss he big a$$ but turns around and drops 30lbs. Then she walks around telling other women who feel bad about their weight to walk proud and love who you are, but yet they slam her about her weight and now look at her... GIVE M
I love how fat people say they love their bodies and then when they finally get on a program and get healthy they change their tune.
If she is cutting carbs and fat and working with a nutritionist, it sounds like she is dieting. HELLO Tyra, do you know what it means to diet? It means, cut carbs, fat and calories.
If she is cutting carbs and fat and working with a nutritionist, it sounds like she is dieting. HELLO Tyra, do you know what it means to diet? It means, cut carbs, fat and calories.