Why did Janet Jackson gain weight?
Fans were shocked when the 40 year old star, who virtually disappeared after her performance at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, appeared in November barely recognizable with 60 new pounds packed on her five foot four frame.
Since then she has managed to melt away almost all of it, but her dramatic yo-yoing still poses some big questions: Why did she get so heavy in the first place? and how did she turn it around?
Janet talks about weighing 180lbs and how she got back into shape!
Why did you gain all this weight?
“Before I started singing, my first passion was acting. I put the weight on for a film I was to do with Lee Daniels. They wanted to see me in a different light, as a heavier woman. They really wanted to make it a statement in the film. I was excited about it! We were supposed to shoot right after Jermaine’s birthday party in September 2005, but they had to push the film back. The timing didn’t quite work with trying to finish my album, and unfortunately I wasn’t able to do the film. I found myself having to take this weight off alot quicker than I had planned.”
And how did you gain it?
“Oh. God, just eating whatever I desired! “Ooh, that looks good, give me that whole slice of cake!” That was the fun part. I would look in the mirror and I wouldn’t recognise myself.”
What was the biggest change that you noticed?
“My thighs got really healthy and hefty and I got this really big stomach….It was very different being in that skin. I had a hard time doing things that you’re normally used to doing. Getting around was tougher. My shoes were tough and my ankles would bother me; they’d ache at times. Certain rings would not fit my fingers and watches would not fit my wrist, so i stopped wearing jewellry.”
How long did it take you to lose the weight?
“Four months. It came off fairly quick- but I hit a plateau for two months. Talk about freaking out! Usually my body is pretty quick at responding. But this time, a month had passed and then a second month had passed, and I said, “OK, is this it for me? I know they say it’s a little harder when you get older- is this what they were talking about?” Then suddenly, out of nowhere it just kicked back in and it started melting off again. That’s what made it harder. It made me a little bit nervous, especially gaining the amount of weight that I did. I’ve never been that size before.”
What diet plan did you follow?
“We don’t call it a diet plan. It’s a way of life- good portions, nice, balanced meals. My Nutritionist, David Allen found a dining company and they brought my food every evening for the following day. So I actually ate four or five times a day, depending on how late I stayed up working.”
How quickly did you see the results?
“I didn’t notice at first. Everyone else around me did. They noticed it immediately when I got on my regime. The first week, they said “You’ve lost weight already.” And then I started to notice that my clothes fit a little differently.
HER DIET AND WORKOUT SECRETS
Her Nutritionist David Allen, is the one who pulled it all together for her. Janet tells us of her weight loss regime.”The diet was very strict….It was all about discipline.” She shares top tips from the plan and 1 day in her diet.
Watch your portions
David had Janet eat four meals a day, totalling between 1,150 and 1,450 calories. “They were small portions but enough to satisfy your palate and keep you moving” says the singer. David adds “Janet is extremely dedicated and focused.”
Eat Regularly
“I tend to miss meals , and that’s not good” she says. “You will hold on to weight and body fat if you miss meals.”
Get some Shut-eye
“Sleep is very important to weight loss” Janet says. (Several studies show that lack of sleep increases appetite)
Omit the Junk
“We cut out processed foods, white sugar and white flour, alcohol, sodas, and she drank about 2-3 litres of Water a day.”
SAMPLE MENU
BREAKFAST
- 6 Egg Whites
- 1/3 cup of Oatmeal
LUNCH
- 4 ounces of Chicken breast
- Organic mixed salad
AFTERNOON SNACK
- 3 ounces of grilled shrimp
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables
DINNER
- 4 ounces of grilled salmon
- 15 grilled asparagus spears
Tags: Calorie Counting, celebrity weight loss, Diet Plans, Exercise, Health and Nutrition
Hi janet jackson,
i am mauritza from trinidad and i read your article. i am so proud of u. i am trying to lose that weight like you i want to lose 65lbs . please if u can send me some tips to my email that wil be nice.i already wrote down your one day plan.
please..!!
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I saw a pic of Janet Jackson in the papers the other day and she is looking really thin now.
please could i also have a copy of the janet jackson diet plan
janet i ‘m a big fan of you. and please help me send me a copy.
I’ll be getting married in May, please can you send me a copy of Janet Jackson life change and eating plan. PLEASE!!! I NEED HELP!!!!
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please could i also have a copy of the janet jackson diet plan as i am desperate to lose a few pounds,
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Think this is a wicked plan ! gonna try it to see if it works xxxx love you janet jackson !
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Hey Janet,
May I have a copy of your way of life eating habits that allow you to lose the weight in 4 months. I think I eat healthy. I have lost inches but not pounds. Help please.
I’m going to research this Janet Jackson way of life weight loss plan and will post it to this site in a day or 2
I’m really pleased janet got herself back together. has anyone actually tried it if so could you please send me the plan please. Cheers!
I would also like the plan.
Thanks!!!
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Can someone please send me a copy of janet jackson’s life changing workout and eating plan. Thank you.
Someone please send me janet jackson life changing workout and eating plan.
Im going to do this diet sounds fun and I already workout at the gym all i need is the right way to eat and i think that i will do fine im down for thelosing 35lbs in 7 weeks
Many models/flight attendants/dancers do this type of janet jackson type of diet outlined as in day 1.
I would like to find a group who would like to lose 35lbs in the next 7 weeks? let’s post here for encourgement.
Anyone out there that wants to try it.
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I’m getting married in October!!! Somebody help me and send me this diet.
hey, i was wondering if this works if you only have that last 20lbs to lose. the closer you get to your goal wait the harder it is. can someone send me this meal plan of janet jackson. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. i’ve been stuck at this plateau for way too long. thanks
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HI THERE PLEASE COULD SOMEBODY SEND ME JANET JACKSONS DIET AND FITNESS PLAN XX
THANKS
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HI 2 ALL U WONDERFUL PEOPLE OUT THERE , AFTER READING ALL OF UR COMMENTS I HAVE NOW HAVE THE ISPERATION I NEEDED 2 CHANGE MY WAY OF LIKE LIKE MANY OF U I HAVE PUT ON WEIGHT AFTER HAVING CHILDREN AND AT ONLY 26 I REALLY NEED 2 DO SOMETHING ABOUT MY WEIGHT, MY DAUGHTER STARTS SCHOOL THIS YEAR AND I DONT WANT 2 BE AN EMBARRISMENT 2 MY CHILDREN WHEN THEY INTRODUCE ME 2 THERE NEW FRIENDS , I WANT MY KIDS 2 BE PROUD 2 POINT OUT THERE MUMMY NOT HANG THERE HEADS IN SHAM AND SAY MY AUNTS PICKING ME UP 2 DAY MUMS WORKING AND ,EVEN THOUGH ITS ME.
SO PLEASE COULD SOMEBODY SEND ME SOME HELP ON HOW I COULD LOOK AS GOOD AS JANET JACKSON , THE DIET AND FITNESS PLAN PLEASE
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THANKS XX
As someone mentioned a few months ago, Hollywood is just catching on to what bodybuilders and figure competitors have been doing for decades. It is a method of losing a lot of body fat in short period of time while holding on to hard-earned muscle. The only thing I would warn is that the only source of complex carbohydrates from the sample menu is a 1/3 cup of oatmeal. With a vigorous regimen of weight training, you need to have the mental focus and determination to push through this, because you may often find yourself running out of energy. I see a lot of women afraid to work hard in the weight room in fear of developing masculine figures. Well, this is oftentimes physiologically impossible! Furthermore, Janet did not get her body by doing 100 reps of arm curls with 3 lb dumbbells. Especially pertaining to your lower body, it takes work to sculpt nice legs and glutes! You would also need a good multivitamin and maybe, although not mandatory, supplementation with a good thermogenic product. Nevertheless, as I have told others in the past, what and when you eat are the strongest fat burners on the market. By the way, I am not just a fit woman who has never struggled with her weight. I’ve been overweight, and I’ve utilized weight training and nutrition to maintain a lean and fit figure. For those who do not want to wait for her book, you can always go on a site like bodybuilding.com to find free nutrition and training articles from female figure competitors, personal trainers, and novists. You can also check out information by Tom Venuto or Lee Labrada.
could someone please send me thejanet jackson diet plan. iam 5’5 and i weigh 250lbs. need to loe weight i have 4 kids and not enough energy to keep up with them. would be ever so greaatful
Yep, If you stick to it for a about a month not a day or just a week you will lose the weight.. Basically omitting all the junk food you will for sure lose the weight…I think it is a good diet if your really overweight, Then when the weight is down you can eat smaller potions of junk I mean small. We are so spoil in our eating we need some discipline sometimes. And this diet is very discipline. LOL
Janet Jackson’s diet sounds exactly like Michael Thurmond’s
Six Week Body Makeover Plan. You can find it on the internet.
I am looking for the meal plan and exercise routine that was used for Janet Jackson, if anyone could please let me know this I would really appreciate it! Thanks
I really want to try this diet. I am going to be starting off at the same weight as Ms. Jackson however I am only 5′ 0″. I have been to the doctor and he says that I am well enough to start an exercise program. I would like to try this life changing meal plan because I don’t want to develop diabetes like most of my family members. Could someone please email more of the daily meal plans so I too can get started on my life changing weight loss plan. Also, my question is when Ms. Jackson lost the weight did she have to get any surgery done for the excess fat after the weight loss. Please be honest with the answers.
im only 20 and i realy want to lose weight…i weight 155lbs but 2 years ago i weight 105 lbs.i gain weight in last year of high school and this year, first year of college.i want to lose 30lbs in 3-4 months so please send me janet jackson’s diet and training program.thank you!!!
i tried to lose weight by not eating but igot more fatter when i eat alot of fruit & vegetables i fell that i am losing little of weight but sometimes i don’t feel like eating and don’t know why i get more bigger
I just had a baby and i am really looking for a way to shed some pounds. The only thing is that i don’t want to lose in some areas like my legs, butt, and brest. Can anyone tell me how?
Too much protein can be a bad thing, especially on your kidneys. Beware the protein overload, and as with anything, keep it balanced! To all those consuming protein shakes almost hourly, have your doc do a BMP and urinalysis to check your serum creatine and protein in urine.
Help! I’ve packed on 40 pounds since giving up smoking four years ago and can’t move it. Please could someone send me Janet Jackson’s diet and training program. Thanks
Hi. can someone please send me Janet jackson’s diet and trainingprogram? eveybody says that I have to loose some weight and I really think that this is something I would like.
my husband just bought me an ab roller and I went on a diet. I lost 5 lbs in a week. Eat 6 meals a day but small ones. At night only eat 6oz of chicken, fish, or 6 shrimp and boiled veggies. OR you could eat a chicken salad.
Please! If someone out there can give me a diet that really works I would really appreciate it!
I have to loose some weight for my upcoming wedding.
Thanks
Could someone please send me a copy of this “life change” thanx
does this actally work
I definitely need to start pursuing my new life. Being over 200lbs is something that I feel has ruined my life. My relationship is down the drain, along with my confidence and self esteem. I am not happy at all with what I see in the mirror. Nothing seems to work and I’ve tried everything, instead of loosing, I think I’m gaining. I hate shopping to discover either nothing is carried in my size or that I’ve went up another dress size. I don’t know what works or how to eat correctly. I would love to learn more about Janet’s plan……..Please send me the new life plan in detail….what times should i eat…..as far as portion size is concerned,what is an oz of this or an oz of that…..how exactly should the chicken be prepared……
Can someone please send me Janet’s life plan?
Thanks so much!!!!
Can someone please send me Janet’s life plan? Thanks so much!!!!
can you please send me more information on Janet Jackson diet.
I would love to take on the new way of life……can someone please send me Janet’s life plan? Thanks so much!!!!
I have been a size 11 most of my adult life.After I had my daughter @ 30 y.o. I gained a spare tire. my body never really looked fat because it well portioned. But then I gained 40 pounds and was 190 pounds. We had a weight lose contest @ work and I won, losing 40lbs. I am now 150lbs. but man I would love to get that 6pack. and tone it up. maybe even get that J.Jackson bod.I have change my eating habits. I don’t want to lose it and then gain it back. For some reason I have been staying @ 150lbs. and It’s becoming very fustrating and I’m almost ready to throw in the towel. I know I have another body under this layer of fat, but dam,,,,,, where is it? I wish it would stop playing and come out, come out where ever you are. I have the motivaion, but I really can’t afford a P.T. right now. I must be doing something wrong, I’ve been working my ass off in the gym, cooking seperate meals every day (1 for my family/ 1 for me) staying away from ” bad foods”, getting plenty of rest and not even a 2 pack has come to visit me. Need help bad. If anyone has any ideas, please, do tell. “It ain’t easy being greasy”………..
please send me janet jackson’s diet plan.thanks!
“Kristal | June 21st, 2007 at 3:49 am” you left a coment on this day can you please forward my what you are doing to lose i am ready 4 a new way of life and plan.