Leah Remini on fighting baby weight

The King of Queens star Leah Remini, 36, says that losing baby weight isn’t easy, especially when Hollywood is at your back. Remini has now lost 80 pounds and said: “Which actress has a baby and is still fat a year later? I was the only one. It was very hard on me mentally. [Now] I’m so happy because, physically, I’m back – and I have a husband and a beautiful, healthy baby.” Remini and husband, singer Angelo Pagan have a daughter Sofia Bella, 2.

Source: US Weekly

Thanks to CBB reader Mary Beth.

Comments

I love how she did it slowly and the healthy way. She has been a great model for the right way to do it in Hollywood and anywhere for that matter.

- M (michie) on August 4th, 2006

good for her!!! i am glad she did it the healthy way, nice a slow. now it probably won’t come back!!!

- tink1217 on August 4th, 2006

did she weigh 200lbs? how did she lose 80 unless she’s under 100lbs now. huh?

- cj on August 4th, 2006

cj- That number is probably from right before she gave birth. That includes the baby, placenta, etc. Most women gain about 35 pounds, but I know of many that were really tiny before getting pregnant and gained anywhere from 60 to 90 pounds. It really depends on each woman. So yes, it is possible.

- Mommyx1 on August 4th, 2006

Leah was very open that she gained a lot of weight with her pregnancy. I’m not surprised she said she has lost 80 pounds. How many did Kate Hudson say she lost? It was also quite a few. Carnie Wilson gained a ton. It’s not unheard of for women to gain more than 20 or 30 pounds.

- staceymay on August 4th, 2006

My first child I went from 118 to 181. I was very tiny to start with and extremely athletic…Nationals Figure Skater, Junior level. I had a high risk pregnancy due to a serious health problem. I can’t say I really pigged out or anything it just packed on. It took me a little over a year to shed the weight off. If she hit 200 that would put her at 120 which from looking at her seems like the right range. It is wonderful that she put her health and life style before her Hollywood image!

- jilliansmommy on August 4th, 2006