Alanis Morissette Reveals Her Weightloss Secrets To ‘OK!’ Magazine
Alanis Morissette who spent much of 2008 losing the battle of the bulge has take control of her weight issues and is showing off her hot new bod in the pages of the new issue of OK! magazine. Here are a few new pics of Alanis proudly showing off her svelte new figure (dressed in some seriously fug fashions) and dishing on how she lost all the weight:
Less than a year ago, Alanis Morissette found herself in a heavy situation: the once-svelte rock star had packed on weight, and the processed food she’d been eating left her feeling unhealthy. Determined to get back on track, Alanis turned to Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live, a plan that recommends consuming fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts, and avoiding meat and dairy products. Alanis’ vegan diet — one of the more popular in Hollywood these days — has helped her shed 20 pounds since she began the new regime in September. Now, the 34-year-old singer who redefined “ironic” is proud to show off her new shape and share her dieting tips with OK! readers.
OK!: How does it feel to have lost 20 pounds?
I feel like a 12-year-old! I’m back to what I was born to be, at my best. I used to get out of bed in the morning and things were aching, and I just thought, this is what happens when you get into your 30s. But now I jump out of bed and have so much energy; I feel very alive. Even after a workout, I feel like if I rest a little bit I could go out dancing all night, so that’s exciting. I have no more aches and pains, and my allergies are gone, too.
OK!: What were you eating that made you gain weight?
A lot of salt and processed grains like bread. I was a sandwich person, and if I had rice, I would pack the salt on.
OK!: Why did you overeat?
All the restrictions and limitations I’d placed upon myself for many years were let loose. I think it was a rite of passage for me. At 21, I was touring with Jagged Little Pill, so I didn’t experience the footloose and fancy-free passage that most people do in their teens and early 20s. My whole life I’ve been overly responsible. So I was fantastically indulgent for a good nine months. I knew it would be a temporary thing, and it was fun. There was a sexiness to my curvier self that I loved.
OK!: Why did you want to find a new eating plan?
Longevity. I realized I want to live till I’m 120. There’s a lifestyle that I am how happily creating that can, as best as is possible, prevent most forms of cancer and other diseases.
OK!: How did you come to choose Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s program?
I went to my favorite bookstore, Banyen Books and Sound, in Vancouver. I saw this book, Eat to Live, and I thought, that’s exactly what I want to do. I wasn’t interested in some fad diet that was unsustainable, like “lose 10 pounds in two weeks.” I don’t believe in diets; I think they’re short-term and a bit of an emotional roller-coaster. So I opened it and flipped through and thought the weight loss is incidental. The primary focus is disease prevention.
OK!: What is your workout routine?
When I’m out on tour, my shows are so physical that that really takes care of it. When I’m not on tour, I do between a half hour to an hour of light weights, running, biking, swimming, probably five times a week. I also love to kickbox and dance.
OK!: What does your boyfriend (attorney Tom Ballanco) think of your weight loss?
He just cares about my well-being. He thought I was sexy at whatever weight that I’ve been. I’ve never felt loved in that way before.
OK!: Will your next big project be to plan a wedding?
I could see in the not too distant future being married with children, absolutely, but I’m in no crazy rush. I wildly respect him. How he views the world, the lens through which he looks at life is very similar to mine. To have that in common makes me sleep well at night.
I imagine that Alanis had a pretty tough time getting over the loss of her fiancée Ryan Reynolds, especially when he secretly wed Scarlett Johansson out of nowhere back in September so I can’t fault the girl for indulging in comfort food. In fact, I don’t think she looked at all bad anytime this year … well, except when she got that tiger tattoo on her arm. But there is no denying (ugly outfits notwithstanding) that she looks utterly amazing now. It really sounds like she’s got a new lease on life and is really happy with Tom. It’s great seeing Alanis look so hawt … but more importantly, it’s even better seeing her so happy.
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January 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Love her! She looks freakin’ amazing. Trent, how was Flavors of Entanglement not on your list of one of the best albums this year? I think it’s definitely one her bests.
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Whoever the stylist was on this shoot needs to be sacked. Really bad clothes aren’t they.
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
bad isnt even the right word to use Debho lol
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I kinda hoped the tattoo was one of those “lick ‘em, stick ‘em” deals that were around when I was a kid….total fail on that one. The clothes are hideous but she looks good, but then she never looked chub to me.
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
I dunno whats worse, those gross shoes or the shiny leggings. . . looks like the stylists raided the catwomans closet.
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I cannot believe she was ONLY 21 when Jagged Little Pill came out. I have that record it seems so long ago! But seriously, props to her for losing all that weight and she seems to be going about it in a smart way. A good way to start off the new year!
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
She’s looking good and more power to her if she can stick to that diet…vegetables, fruit, nuts, and beans? Who can eat like that?
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Love her! She looks fantastic :)
January 2nd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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January 2nd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Good for her and she seems to be happy with a new boyfriend!
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
well look who’s decided it’s ok to be a girl and that boys don’t entirely suck — lil’ miss agnst.
batter up… Avril Levigne! oh wait…
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 pm
was she ever fat??? I think thats the “secret”…
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:08 am
UHMM, what weight loss, she looked in ok shape to me
January 3rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm
this looks like pages from a chico’s catalog…
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Such a mistake to ‘announce’ your weight loss - most people (especially celebs) gain it all back by the next year.
January 4th, 2009 at 12:24 am
When the heck was she ever overweight? Gimme a break…
January 4th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
She WAS indeed overweight this past summer while she was touring Europe. Just check some youtube videos (rock in rio - portugal for example) and you’ll see just how much out of shape she was.
She’s looking really good now! I love this woman. Truly do. She writes amazing lyrics and Flavors of Entanglement is completely underrated. A shame.
January 5th, 2009 at 4:16 am
I’ve been vegan for a year and a half and I’ve *gained* weight. Bah.
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 am
Flavors of Entanglement was an amazing alblum!