Queen Latifah: “I Don’t Really Diet”
February 4, 2010 in Celebrity Quotes, General, Queen Latifah by Versus
“I wish I had known more about nutrition and exercise and how really good it could affect you at a younger age. Then I would have kicked it up a lot sooner,” says the Jenny Craig spokesperson, who has kept off the 20-plus pounds she shed using the weight-loss program for almost three years.
Nutrition is key: I don’t really diet. I kind of keep everything in moderation, exercise and eat right.
I eat a lot of vegetables and lean meats, and I drink a whole lot of water,” Latifah says, before admitting her weakness: “Mac and cheese…I gotta have it!”
… says Queen Latifah in People Magazine.
P.S.: According to many sources, she is 5’10” and 200 pounds (?).
See some more pictures of Queen Latifah from various events after the jump!
I love Queen Latifah, even though she’s a heavy lady, she carries herself very well & looks radiant
She is still overweight according to BMI but i do believe she looks after herself
She carries her weight really well, she’s one of those who don’t look bad overweight IMO. She has definition and shape, not just piles of fat. I don’t know about her health, but she sounds to be eating well now, and if she also exercises, i’d think she might even be in a pretty good shape.
But i must add; 20 lbs on a woman of her size isn’t that much, so i find it a bit ridiculous sometimes when there’s all these headlines about her losing weight with the help of Jenny Craig -diet.
yea, she’s definitely not a weightloss makeover story- she’s still big. but she seems to have a great attitude about focusing on the health side rather than the appearance. which makes her a good role model for heavier women in my opinion.
did you put a “?” after 200 lbs because you think she is more than that? i believe 200 actually. If they say mariah is like 160/170 right now, and queen latifah is around the same height, 200 seems right on.
Nah I think there is a bigger weight difference between Mariah and Latifah.
I like her, she’s very cheerful
that pic w/ paris is funny
She’s a solid woman, carries her weight very well.
Mind you, weight is a funny thing…I read somewhere that Serena is 5’10 and weighs 181.
The looks ace in that first pic!
She’s still overweight, but hey, if she says she’s healthy and eating healthy, I believe her. Not everyone drops 10 sizes after they start eating lean…some people are just big. Health is the most important thing here. And health comes through as beauty…that’s why she looks so great at her figure.
the one next to Paris is freaking funny
))))))))))) LMAO – made my day
Ha, ha! It is funny, lol. As soon as I saw it, I just imagined Queen Latifah and Paris in some sort of wrestling/death match, and I could not stop laughing!!! Paris would get thrown around like a paper airplane, hahahahaha……
lolx
I am more concerned about the oufit she’s got on! Oh goodness… does she really have leggings pulled down over her booties? I like QL – in most movies I have seen her in I have liked her character a lot. At least she is aware of the right foods to be eating and seems happy!
I love this woman!! Always wish I could meet her. I think shes beautiful and holds herself well.. Thinking more than 200 though.. Im 5’11 and weigh 140. I somehow doubt she only has 60 lbs on me!! Id look close to Paris next to her
I think Gabby Sidibe should take a note on Queen Latifah. Although Queen is still “big” she manages to look beautiful and not like death walking down the red carpet. I think Queen Latifah is quite healthy overall, she has slim legs which is an indication of cardiovascular exercise, keep it up Q!
Really? I WOULDN’T GUESS.
hmmm,… well paris hilton is 5’7″ but usually wears sky high heels making her 5’10 at least… so yeah since latifa is wearing tiny heels I would prob believe the 5’10″ height. 200lbs seems about right at that height actually. Wouldn’t want to get in a tussle with her… geeze.
Wow is Paris only 5.7″ I herd she was like 5.10″ + but 5.7″ wow. Anyway you are probably right as I don’t really know much about celebrity heights.
She looks healthy – overweight but healthy. Not everybody will fall into healthy BMI category by leading healthy lifestyle, just as not everybody with healthy BMI will be healthy.
She is beautiful and seems very down to earth
I love the black outfit with those shoes, very flattering on her. Love her attitude too!
you look scary and your face is huge
I guess I am in the minority here, but Yuck, yuck, yuck, yuck!
I wish she would just GO AWAY! I am so tired of the fat acceptance movement! It’s not okay to be overweight, and I’m tired of paying for obese people and their illnesses.
hahaha boy are you MEAN. she’s eating healthy and in moderation. some people like her aren’t born lucky with good slim genes.
heres a question for commenter: who have more body issues more skinny bitches or big girls? my answer nis a skinny girl because they want to stay that size 3 so bad that they want to be a that same size forever.yking down ou see those skinny girl look down on big girls but in the end they are taking your men behind your back…just saying but its true.