Cosby Mom Drops 35 Lbs. in 8 Months

Us Magazine - August 25, 2009 5:37 PM PDT
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Since signing on as the Jenny Craig spokesperson last December, Phylicia Rashad, best known as the lovable mom on the iconic sitcom The Cosby Show, has lost an impressive 35 pounds in eight months. Her program included a diet of 1,200 calories a day and 30-45 minutes of activity up to four times a week.

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The actress, 61, plans to show off her new svelte shape in a new Jenny Craig commercial titled "Uphill Battle," beginning Aug. 29.

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"The most rewarding thing about reaching my goal weight is that I feel so much lighter," she said in a released statement. "There's just an overall sense of well-being. And there's the increased energy as well. It's nice to have people say you look nice. Who knew losing weight could be so much fun?"

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Added Steve Bellach, Jenny Craig marketing executive: "We are so proud of Phylicia's success. As the public saw her journey unfold on television, Phylicia remarked that the one part of the Jenny Craig program she didn't think she needed, a personal consultant, turned out to be the key to her 35-pound weight-loss success. Phylicia exemplifies what is achievable, and for that reason she is truly inspirational."

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  • charming_mariposa
    I do agree with some of the comments about celebs gaining the weight right back. I agree with Gloria: You have to want it for it to work, and the reason alot of celebs (like Kirstie Alley) weren't able to keep it off is because they were doing it for the money or to revive their careers. It seems that Phylicia realized the health implications of her weight and decided to do something ab
    report abuseposted August 26, 2009 1:22 PM PDT
  • VickyV
    she look beautttttttful good for her
    report abuseposted August 26, 2009 1:18 AM PDT
  • delym
    LOOKING GREAT GIRL,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...................
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 8:08 PM PDT
  • S S
    Can't wait for the new commercial. She does look great. I lost 60 lbs a few years and have kept it off, not always an easy job. Way to go girl.
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT
  • S S
    Can't wait for the new commercial. She does look great. I lost 60 lbs a few years and have kept it off, not always an easy job. Way to go girl.
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT
  • highmaintenance1958
    Way to go Ms. Rashad. You look maaavvveelous!! Also...super great for 61 years old. I hope I can look as good when I'm 61. Keep it off!!!
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 6:59 PM PDT
  • boogie the boog
    WOW she looks great!!!
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 6:42 PM PDT
  • Thomas
    You Go Mrs. Huxtable! Looking real good!
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 6:41 PM PDT
  • Sylvia
    She looks awesome!!!!
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 6:27 PM PDT
  • Sylvia
    She looks awesome!!!!
    report abuseposted August 25, 2009 6:27 PM PDT
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