Beyonce's 60-pound weight loss secret

Singer tells fans at concert how she only needed six months to get back into shape post-baby.

Tue, May 29 2012 at 2:52 PM

Related Topics:

Photo: ZUMA Press

Addressing fans on Saturday night during her concert at Revel Beach's Ovation Hall in Atlantic City, Beyonce Knowles took a moment to celebrate her new look.

"Y'all have no idea how hard I worked!" the Associated Press quotes the 30-year-old new mom as saying. "I had to lose 60 pounds. They had me on that treadmill. I ate lettuce!"

Since giving birth in January to Blue Ivy, Knowles has been adamant about regaining her pre-pregnancy figure; something many celebrities are pressured by the media into achieving right away. But for those new moms down on themselves for not getting similar results, remember this: Beyonce is crazy rich, with crazy support to make something like this possible.

According to HollywoodLife.com, the singer moved her personal trainer into her home to assist her with twice-a-day, two-hour workouts. "Beyonce and Marco are up at 5 a.m. for a two-hour workout, and they do it again at 5 p.m.," says the source. "They do a mix of cardio, Pilates, plyometrics, yoga and, of course, dance."

Her diet? A mix of "protein shakes, egg-white omelets, pineapple chunks and lots of ice-cold water." And apparently lettuce, too.

Want to achieve similar results over a more sane period of time? A diet rich in vegetables and fruit, combined with regular physical exercise (once possible) is key. MNN has many more tips (including getting more sleep) that can help any new mom here.

The opinions expressed by MNN Bloggers and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of MNN.com. While we have reviewed their content to make sure it complies with our Terms and Conditions, MNN is not responsible for the accuracy of any of their information.

Previous Post
Gordon Ramsay injured during charity soccer match

Next Post
'Game of Thrones' actor to support animal charity

You might also like:

Join the conversation

Comments: 2

Di May 30 2012 at 8:04 PM

I thought she gave birth in January...or so. Has it even been six months?

Log in or register to post comments
Report This Post

Skye May 30 2012 at 9:58 AM

You don't have to be "crazy rich" with "crazy support" to lose 60 pounds in 6 months. 10 pounds a month is approx. 2.5 pounds a week. To achieve that all you have to do is an hour of cardio DAILY, lift weights 3x a week and have a daily stretching or yoga program. Cut out the junk like sugar, high fat, high salt and alcohol. Statements like your "remember this...crazy rich...crazy support..." gives lazy people the automatic excuse that they "can't" get healthy. Sick.