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The Inside Scoop on Oprah’s Weight Loss

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

In today-s society the media has a powerful and influential hold over the viewing public. From concepts to products the media can sell just about anything. The weight loss industry is one of many that have capitalized on this power.

Some of the shows promote weight loss indirectly while others blatantly announce the need for a healthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, Hollywood celebrities and supermodel are seen as role models when it comes to a beautiful body. One of the celebrities being looked up to for advice is Oprah Winfrey, whose weight loss battle has been well publicized over the years.

Oprah: The Quick Facts

Oprah Winfrey, host of the highly popular Oprah talk show, is popular for her ability to lose huge amounts of weight and keep it off. In her show, she is constantly offering tips and advice on how to lose weight and keep it off. She is currently under personal trainer Bob Greene who has helped her lose weight and maintain it.

The rude truth

Be aware that several, unreliable weight loss methods and products have tried to use Oprah-s fame and following to pitch their products, with many claim THEY are the ones that helped her lose weight fast. So before buying any weight loss product or pill, make sure you check twice, don-t be fooled by the many products that claim to have Oprah as a client.

Her Weight Loss Plan

Her weight loss plan, according to Oprah-s personal website her weight loss plan mainly involves diet and exercise. She hasn-t resorted to pills, potions or patches to kick those extra kilos. Her meal plans involves avoiding refined carbs (such as white rice, white bread, donuts, chips, pastries, lollies etc). She combines her healthy, balanced diet with regular exercise.

According to her trainer Bob Greene

Oprah’s personal trainer, spills the goss on . According to Greene, there are two sets of weight loss rules. -There’s one set for just making the scale move," he says. "That just follows the laws of physics-you have to do x, y and z, and if you do them, the scale moves. But then there’s the other thing-