Kelly Osbourne: How I Got Thin (preview of US Weekly)

Kelly Osbourne, why do I love you so? Is it your infectious smile? Your potty mouth? The fun energy that you and Louis Amstel brought to Dancing With the Stars? Is it because you have traveled the rocky road to Sveltesville and survived to tell the tale?

I just finished reading this week's US Weekly magazine (due to hit the stands on Friday, February 26), featuring YOU, Kelly, in all your adorableness.

YAY, Kelly! You did it! You've dropped how many dress sizes? From a size 14 to a size 2! And you've lost how many pounds? From 160 to 118! Big time congratulations.

As your unofficial, self-appointed, Weight Loss Coach and as a person who has traveled the rocky road herself (I permanently lost over 50 pounds 8 years ago), I do have a few questions for you, if you don't mind, based on your interview with US Weekly.

A bit of clarification for those who you have undoubtedly inspired and will now want to walk the walk and talk the talk (or is it walk the talk?) with you!

You mentioned that one must say, "I'm just not going to eat that anymore. I'm going to change my bad habits." Brava, chicklette! That's exactly right! I don't know if you realize it or not, but those are 'identity' changing words. You are now a person who just doesn't eat 'that' anymore!

However, a word to the wise. Science tells us that you cannot change a habit. Rather you can only create new ones. I believe that you have created a super-system of new habits. Just beware. If the old habit gets triggered, and you fall off the wagon, repeat after me "All Is Forgiven, Move On." Don't let a tsunami of defeat come in and crush you. It's pretty much impossible to never have a bad day.

I noticed you used the word "try" quite a bit. "I tried to follow a diet, but ...." "I try to have no carbohydrates unless they are natural ...." "I try to drink a gallon of water ..." Just remember, Kelly, as jedi Master Yoda from Star Wars said, "Do, or do not. There is no try."

If I say I'm going to 'try' and make it for dinner, don't set a place for me! It's been my experience that when people say they will 'try,' they are creating wiggle room. I don't think you are, I'm just saying ... for your fans! I don't' want anyone to create wiggle room!

And ... I was stunned that you "received more hell for being fat than for being an absolute raging drug addict." Geeze Louise, what are people thinking. But after thinking about it for a second or two, I confess to not being entirely surprised!

There was a poll taken some time ago that indicated that people would gladly live 10 years less if they could just be thin! Oy! I do hope you will do your best, as the fabulous public figure with a stunning figure that you now are to help normalize the 'fat' thing.

Kelly, you most certainly did "dig yourself out of hole," and I am genuinely happy for you! I loved the article. I'm sure that this issue of US Weekly will fly off the stands! A testament to how much we all love you.

Spread the word ... NOT the icing,
Janice

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Comments

[Atchka]

01:49 PM on 03/01/2010

I find it odd that you're congratulating her for getting so thin, yet say not a word about her health. Isn't health what it's about? Not what size dress she managed to fit in?

I'd be curious if Kelly is experiencing any of the symptom of semi-starvation neurosis, which is common with dieters who lose a large amount of weight.

Peace,
Shannon

[Janice Taylor]

04:03 PM on 03/01/2010

I congratulated Kelly for losing 42 pounds, not because I think everyone has to be thin - but because the pounds were weighing her down - her bright spirit dimmed.

FYI, I permanently lost over 50 pounds 8 years ago - went from a size 18 to a size 4 (or 6, depending), and I can say with certainly that I am not nor have I ever suffered from 'semi-starvation neurosis.' And as a weight loss coach who has worked with thousands of people helping them to lose large amounts of weight (healthfully and slowly over time - working on living a full life vs. filling up on large amounts of unhealthy food) - the semi-starvation neurosis isn't quite as prevalent as you might think.

I appreciate your commenting and am curious if you've ever been heavy? Lost weight?
Thanks!!! Looking forward to a lively correspondence.

Janice

Maybe we're not as neurotic as everyone thinks?
Janice

[Atchka]

05:25 PM on 03/01/2010

Okay, here's my question: how do you know the pounds were weighing her down? Her bright spirit dimmed? Really? You know this woman personally or are you basing it on the candid shots of her going about her private life versus the bright and cheery studio shots after the weight loss?

I'm heavy now, I lost weight when I was younger, but I no longer feel compelled to change who I am to brighten my spirit.

I think weight loss coaching is unnecessary. Health coach? Sure. Weight loss coach? Just cashing in on society's fear of fat.

Peace,
Shannon

[urnumbersix]

07:37 PM on 02/28/2010

"I'd rather lose 10 years off my life and be thin!"

You can - cigarettes aren't illegal yet.
(I smoke.)

[Dharma kate]

10:18 AM on 02/27/2010

Please ease up on the people who are trying. I hate it when people want to make it a either-or. do or die, succeed-fail dichotomy. In my opinion, all it does is encourage people to not make any attempt at all because they fear being a failure. I tried to quit smoking 35 times. That's right -- 35 times. I failed to quit 34 times (currently 5 years + nicotine free). According to your Jedi credo, I should have just stopped trying and kept smoking (because to try to quit meant risking failure).

There's a lot of things that are about try and fail. Each failure (meaning to not reach the stated goal and nothing more) helps improve strategies for the next attempt and try. We learn by trying.

I cannot physically get myself into a shoulder stand, yet I try repeatedly. Why? Because every time I do it, I help incrementally strengthen the muscles I need to (eventually) hold myself in a shoulderstand. If I never try, I'll never improve.

So please lay off the "do or do not" nonsense. There's nothing wrong with an honest try. In fact, it should be encouraged and applauded.

[Janice Taylor]

05:16 PM on 02/27/2010

Dear Friend ... It is certainly not my intent to say either do it right NOW or don't. I'm just saying that one might want to use the words explore, discover and investigate instead of 'try.' Rather than try, why not explore how you might succeed.

Keep on 'trying' if that words suits you.
In the meantime, I'm going to explore. One thing I know, neither one of is quitting.

Thanks for writing.
Janice

[maori]

02:53 PM on 02/26/2010

Glad to be living among, and within the impossible.

Happy Friday :-)

[Pema]

01:18 PM on 02/26/2010

janice what a wonderful blog! very inspirational. ty for sharing not only helpful tips but your personal story as well. i really liked how you said those statements kelly made as identity changing ones., i stopped smoking after 38 years alst dec. when i had or still have the occasional craving i used to tell myself, get over it there are no ciggs in the house. it wasnt really helping so i switched over to i am not a smoker, and then i would go into the bathroom and look at the lovely color back in my face.
bravo blog!
hugs,
pema

[Janice Taylor]

06:09 PM on 02/26/2010

Hi Pema, I'm so glad that you are NOT a smoker!!! Fantastic! Thanks for your thoughtful note. So glad you enjoy my blog!

Janice

[Janice Taylor]

12:58 PM on 02/26/2010

Thanks, Deb (and Ed).
As Oscar Wilde says, "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken."

[Ed and Deb Shapiro]

12:22 PM on 02/26/2010

I love Kelly simply because she is not afraid to be herself -- just like you Janice, that's why your articles cut straight to the bone and make your point so well.
Love the orange glasses too!
Big hugs,
Deb