Valerie Bertinelli: Weight Loss on Jenny Craig
Valerie Bertinelli’s weight has certainly been making news lately, with some tabloids calling her efforts to lose weight on Jenny Craig a “Diet Disaster.” In the latest issue of People, Valerie, who split from ex-huddy Eddie Van Halen in 2001, reports she has lost 30 lbs in 4 months on Jenny Craig. Holding nothing back, Valerie dishes all including her take on the “Diet Disaster.”
On being overweight:
“I think about all the parties I didn’t go to because I felt bad about how I looked. That’s so selfish. And, I looked at how my children (Lille, 13, and William True, 14, suffered because I wasn’t happy.”
“You just don’t want people to see what you look like, because you can hear their brains going. What got to me was someone would come up to me and say, “I think you’ve put on a few pounds.” Really? Because I don’t own a mirror? I know- believe me!”
On her weight loss:
“I’ve come to the realization that once you lose the weight, you don’t all of a sudden get happy. Sure it’s easier to put on clothes, but I’ve lost the weight so many times thinking “Oh, if I just weighed this much I’d be so much happier.” I know now that I still have to work on that other stuff that has nothing to do with weight.”
On recent tabloid coverage labeling Valerie Bertinelli a “diet disaster”
“I had finally reached a point where I was starting to feel good about myself and than (after unflaterring pics appeared of her sweeping a deck in her bathing suit) the tabloids had me as a “Diet Disaster”! But you put me in a bathing suit and I’m sweeping the deck and I just got out of the pool and I have no makeup on- yeah. I look like a 47 year old woman! Give me a break!” And yes, the speculation is true, she does use slimming lingerie called Spanx, although now she wears the small size.
Valerie Bertinelli: Diet Progress
Valerie says she “powers through plateaus.” She found herself gaining weight when she was drinking martinis three nights in a row. She cut out the alcohol and now she is back on track. She has her boyfriend losing weight along with her too.  After losing 30 lbs, her new weight goal is 45 lbs. She says, “I want to get to the size I was when (my son) Wolfie was in kindergarten 10 years ago.”
Celebrity Diet Doctor Weigh in..
Valerie has a good head on her shoulders and obviously has a great sense of humor. I think she will be successful in the long run because she shows a lot of insight when she says “I still have to work on that other stuff that has nothing to do with weight.” She realizes that while cutting calories is important, 90% of weight loss is mental. Way to go Valerie and you’re a hottie!
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Gail { 08.16.07 at 3:52 pm }
I would like to know if Valerie has an email addy. I think she is doing a great job on the Jenny diet and I applaud her for that. I have been a fan of hers for many years.
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Dr Marc Twitter: @celebdietdoc { 08.16.07 at 6:04 pm }
She doesn’t appear to have a fan site where you can directly contact her. Her blog on Jenny Craig unfortunately doesn’t allow for comments…
http://www.jennycraig.com/valerie/
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Zara { 09.19.07 at 11:42 am }
I love Valerie and think her weight loss approach is refreshing in Hollywood – instead of living off of fish and salad, she is eating ‘normal’ foods. And she is working down to a normal size, not stick-thin. Way to go Valerie and keep up the good work!!!!
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Marla { 02.25.08 at 3:04 pm }
I think she is doing a great job and is being so positive!! I recently experienced the “looks like you’ve gained weight,” and I dont need a reminder, I see myself everyday! Reading what she wrote, totally motivaed me! Thanks Valerie! You look awesome!
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Priscilla { 02.26.08 at 12:15 pm }
This is for Valerie, can you please let me know what the type of walking vest you have? I would like to start on one but seemed to have liked yours when you showed it on the Oprah show.
Thank you
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Lexia { 03.01.08 at 4:00 pm }
I am also interested in Valerie’s walking vest. I haven’t been successful at finding online. Thank you.
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audrey { 08.07.08 at 10:47 am }
I think it is wonderful Valerie has been successful at losing her disired weight. Why is she secretive about her starting weight and present weight. It would be helpful to many of us if she would be more open about the numbers. I am just starting on my weight loss and I presently weight 155. I am 5’2″.
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MBJ { 08.20.08 at 6:24 am }
Congrats to Valerie’s boyfriend, Tom, for losing 30 lbs along with Val’s weight loss. I read Val’s book this past winter, started exercising, watching my food intake….and lost 30 lbs, too. My wife says it is easier for guys to lose weight. Maybe, but everyone should try.
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TheOtherRick { 10.18.08 at 12:04 pm }
I don’t care if she weighs a thousand pounds, I think she’s freakin awsome looking and I always will.
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cara { 11.17.08 at 1:07 pm }
I work for a national morning show- we are having Valerie on the show and are looking for a fan to surprise her!! Please email me ASAP at morning.show@yahoo.com – we are taping in NYC and will provide all transportation and hotel.
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Michael { 08.07.09 at 7:01 pm }
Excuse me, but Valerie only has 1 child, and his name is Wolfgang. Kirstie Alley’s kids are named William True and Lillie…Are these Valeries’s quotes we are reading or are they Kirstie’s?
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kramerica { 02.15.10 at 8:14 pm }
She lost a lot of weight! You have to give her a lot of credit for her amazing transformation.
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