Khloé Kardashian, a prominent figure in the world of reality television and entrepreneurship, has been open about her evolving relationship with her body and health. Her weight loss journey, spanning over a decade, has been marked by various lifestyle changes, fitness routines, and a focus on mental well-being. This article delves into the details of Kardashian's transformation, exploring the motivations, methods, and mindset shifts that have shaped her approach to health and fitness.
The Starting Point: Divorce and the Gym
Khloé Kardashian's weight loss journey began during a challenging period in her life - her divorce from Lamar Odom. Seeking a healthy outlet for her emotions, she turned to the gym as a sanctuary. "My weight loss journey started because I was getting a divorce," Kardashian revealed. A breach of trust with her therapist further solidified her decision to find solace in physical activity. "I needed a release, but I did not trust anybody else anymore. And the place that I felt the safest was the gym," she explained.
The physical changes she experienced were a welcome "byproduct" of her workouts. "I loved the way I felt. I loved testing myself and challenging myself," she said, emphasizing that her initial focus was on emotional release and personal growth rather than solely on weight loss.
From Mindless Eating to Mindful Choices
One of the first steps in Kardashian's journey was addressing her eating habits. In her book "Strong Looks Better Naked," she described herself as a "mindless eater," someone who ate for comfort, boredom, and habit. "I ate when I was unhappy (which I’m sure many of you can relate to)," she wrote. She recognized that she didn't give much thought to what she was eating.
As she became more consistent with her workouts, Kardashian began to develop a greater awareness of her eating habits. "When I became more mindful about exercise, I became more mindful about eating," she explained. This shift towards mindful eating was crucial in her transformation.
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Embracing Lifestyle Changes, Not Diets
Kardashian is a strong advocate for sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick-fix diets. "I truly dislike when people report I’ve lost a tremendous amount of weight in a short amount of time or when people claim I’m doing these ridiculous diets," she shared on X in 2018. "It’s really setting the wrong tone. I believe in making lifestyle changes when it comes to my food."
She echoed this sentiment in her book, advising readers against dieting. "When you diet, you are basically setting yourself up for failure. I mean, the word die is in there! You’re not allowing yourself to enjoy the food you love, and it will only make you want it that much more. Make smart lifestyle changes, one baby step at a time," she wrote.
Gradual Integration of Exercise
Kardashian gradually integrated exercise into her routine. "When I first started working out, it was agony," she admitted. She started slowly, exercising two days a week for the first two weeks, and then advanced to Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
She encouraged her fans to be patient with themselves. "I think everyone just thinks, ‘Oh, I’m going to work out and I’m going to lose all this weight in two months,’" she said. "It doesn’t work that way… It’s going to be a long journey, but it’s going to be the most rewarding journey."
Variety in Workouts
Over the years, Kardashian has experimented with various workouts, from Pilates to SoulCycle. She told Harper’s Bazaar she’s a big fan of circuit training and “really intense cardio.” “I’m a beast at the gym. I’m super competitive and I’m a sweater. I’m like, ‘Don’t f--- with me and don’t mess up my routine,’” she said. In 2020, Kardashian revealed that she enjoys jumping rope for 30 minutes and using her treadmill. She also runs up and down hills using her daughter True as her "weights." The Hydrow ambassador is also a fan of rowing machines.
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The Role of a Nutritionist
Once she established a consistent fitness routine, Kardashian sought the guidance of a nutritionist to refine her dietary choices. A blood sample analysis revealed that she should avoid overloading on carbohydrates. "Apparently our bodies are not particularly good at breaking them down. And of course he told me to stay away from processed carbohydrates and stick to whole grains," she wrote.
Following her nutritionist's advice, Kardashian eliminated dairy from her diet. "But the moment I cut out dairy, limiting myself only to almond milk, I felt transformed. Within a week I had more energy than I’d had in months, and I was leaping out of bed in the morning, ready to seize the day," she wrote in her book, adding that she lost 13 pounds in less than three months by cutting out dairy (and continuing to exercise).
Addressing Weight Loss Surgery and Ozempic Allegations
Kardashian has been open about the speculation surrounding her weight loss, particularly the accusations that she underwent weight loss surgery or used drugs like Ozempic. "Over the past three years, people are like, ‘You must have gotten surgery because you just lost weight.’ I’m like, ‘It’s been a 10-year journey! What are you talking about?’" she told Bustle.
While denying these claims, Kardashian has also expressed a non-judgmental attitude towards those who choose these methods. "Even if people get surgery or (get on) the Ozempic craze, I’m like, ‘Who cares!’ As long as people feel good about themselves, who am I to judge?" she said. She even jokingly added, "I'm just mad [Ozempic] wasn't around 10 years ago."
Finding the Ideal Workout
Kardashian believes everyone can benefit from creating their own unique exercise routine. "I also believe that working out is so incredibly healthy and should be done to each (individual's) own rhythm of life. There’s no one size fits all when (it comes to) health and fitness," she wrote on X in 2018.
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Mental Health as a Motivator
For Kardashian, working out is as much about mental health as it is about physical transformation. "If you’re having a bad day, you get that anger out (at the gym)," she told Bustle. She has compared the mental clarity she gets from her gym workouts to writing negative thoughts down in a journal.
Interestingly, Kardashian has noted that her body confidence was higher before her weight loss. "Looking back, when I was bigger, I thought I was the hottest thing in the world," she said. "I had so much more confidence the bigger I was, which is what’s crazy. And then the more in shape I am, the more insecure I can get because I’m so hard on myself. It’s a vicious cycle that you don’t get out of."
She has also faced criticism regardless of her size. "I was fat-shamed every day when I was bigger, and then when I lost weight, people were like, 'How dare you, you are so insecure, you’re following society,'" she continued. "And I’m like, ‘OK, you guys are so confusing!’ I realized you’ll never make everyone happy. I have to do what’s best for me."
Disregarding the Number on the Scale
Kardashian emphasizes the importance of not obsessing over the number on the scale. "I never thought about the number," she told Harper’s Bazaar. "When I started seeing that I could lose weight-because I just thought my body would never change-I started taking it more seriously and eating better." She told SHE MD. "The scale effs with you. I don't even look at a scale anymore. I think it's really unhealthy. I haven't in years. They're just numbers,”
Pregnancy Weight Gain and Postpartum Recovery
Kardashian has been open about the challenges of pregnancy weight gain and postpartum recovery. In 2019, she shared that she gained 40 pounds while pregnant with her daughter True. “I was 203 pounds when I delivered, which blows my mind,” she told her mom Kris Jenner. “You think you’re going to have a baby and all of it’s going to come out, and then you leave the hospital and you’re like, ‘What is going on? Why do I still have all of this weight?’” She also shares son Tatum, 2, with her former partner Tristan Thompson.
She found it easier to shed baby weight after giving birth a second time.Khloé said she realized she had “all the tools in my toolbox” to lose the weight. “I knew what to do and I actually lost my pregnancy weight so much faster than I ever did my regular fat weight,” she said.
The Benefits of a Workout Partner
Kardashian enjoys working out with a partner, particularly her sister Kourtney Kardashian Barker. “I love that we can work out together."
Khloé's Diet
Khloé consulted with nutritionist Dr Philip Goglia to come up with seven small meals a day to help her stay in shape. The 7 small meals help Khloé burn calories while giving her the protein she needs to maintain her muscles. M. “I would, let’s say, cut out all sodas. Little by little, I would cut things out,” she said. For breakfast, she has one scoop of whey protein powder with one tablespoon of almond butter and one piece of fruit. For dinner, she eats 3-4 ounces of a fatty fish like salmon, sea bass or cod alongside 200g of vegetables and salad. Khloé revealed she does cheat occasionally by eating a healthy popcorn treat. “Her choice of cheat would vary a great deal - maybe she’ll have a slice of cake as dessert or a pizza or pasta dinner, basically whatever she has a craving for,” said her nutritionist Dr.
Staying Consistent
On June 7, Khloé posted a compilation video of a workout she did, with her children even joining in to do some agility ladder drills. In the caption, she encouraged people to “stay consistent” with their workouts.“Be proud and patient with yourself 🤍 the small steps deserve praise too.” she wrote.
Mindset
Khloé told SHE MD that she learned to change the way she views food. “My thing is more the food because I have the determination,” she said. “So I had to retrain my mind as to what I could eat, what I couldn't eat.”Khloé said she “did every diet under the sun when I was younger,” but that’s changed for her. “I'm in a good place body-wise that I like, I do sort of eat what I want, but because my brain is so trained, you don't even want half of the crap or junk,” she said.
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