Ricki Lake, the former talk show host, recently shared her incredible weight loss journey on Instagram, revealing that she has lost over 30lbs and is feeling amazing at 55 years old. Lake embarked on a health and fitness commitment on October 26th, 2023, along with her husband, Ross Burningham, who also shed over 30lbs.
Notably, Lake emphasized that they achieved their weight loss goals without relying on pharmaceuticals, opting to take a natural approach to their health journey. Despite being in perimenopause, Lake expressed pride in her accomplishments, feeling strong and healthy.
The Instagram post featured photos of Lake and Burningham during their daily hikes and embracing each other outdoors. Lake also shared a mirror selfie showcasing her weight loss transformation and revealed her current weight of 140lbs on a chart.
She hinted at sharing more details about her weight loss journey in a future post, highlighting that this was the healthiest way she has lost weight in all her years. Lake's fans and celebrity friends, including Rosie O’Donnell, Kristin Chenoweth, and Katie Couric, showered her with supportive comments.
Previously, Lake had spoken about self-acceptance and self-love in a candid post last June, expressing gratitude for reaching a place of complete self-acceptance at 54 1/2 years old. She also praised her husband, Burningham, for making every adventure enjoyable.
