NeNe Leakes Loses 20 Pounds
October 10, 2013 by Lindsay Cronin
NeNe Leakes has always been a curvy woman, and she loves it. However, earlier this year, she was feeling a bit on the heavier side and in the wake of her upcoming wedding, she decided to go on a diet and shed a few pounds — not to lose her curves but to feel healthier.
“I only wanted to lose 5 or 10 pounds,” NeNe revealed to Life & Style. “I like being a curvy girl. I tried to give up soda and not eat late at night. But I don’t avoid eating. I’m not trying to starve myself. I love food.”
Giving up certain items as opposed to studying the labels of her chosen meals is definitely something that makes it easier on NeNe. After all, she doesn’t want to spend her days counting calories — she’s got way too much to do!
“I don’t count calories or carbs. Counting doesn’t get me anywhere. I do portion control when trying to lose weight,” she explained. “Eat less, move more.”
For NeNe, the “moving more” part of her diet plan isn’t too much of an adjustment. After all, her career is booming and she seems to always be working on a new project. From Glee to The Real Housewives of Atlanta to her new spinoff, there’s not much time to sit down. In addition to that, NeNe has been blessed with an adorable granddaughter, Bri’asia, 16 months, who keeps her on her feet and helped lead her to a 20 pound weight loss.
“I feel so much lighter,” NeNe said of the weight loss, “like I’m floating!”