Jordin Sparks is an American superstar who’s not only a talented actress but also a gifted singer and songwriter. She first shot to stardom by winning the sixth season of the famous TV show, American Idol.
What makes Jordin’s victory special is that she clinched the title at just 17 years old, making her the youngest winner in the history of American Idol. She’s received various awards and nominations, like the NAACP Image Award, BET Award, and even a Grammy Award nomination.
In the past, Jordin was known for her plus-sized modeling. She had faced some challenges related to her weight, but that all changed when she made a stunning appearance on the red carpet, leaving everyone astonished.
The big surprise? Jordin had undergone a significant and quite sudden weight loss. When asked about it, she revealed that it wasn’t actually sudden at all. “I got really sick in the fall of 2010, right after my time on Broadway,” Jordin shared with an interviewer. This illness was a turning point for her. She realized the importance of her health and decided to make a change.
From that moment on, Jordin was determined to become healthier. She embarked on a slow and steady weight loss journey, completely transforming her health. Now, you might be wondering, how did she do it? Let’s dive into the full details to find out!
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Jordin Sparks Weight Loss Journey
As mentioned earlier, Sparks started her weight loss journey back in 2010. She changed her eating habits.
Talking about her diet, Jordin said, “I was really evaluating what I was eating, when. And why I was eating it. I love food and so I was just eating because it tasted good. I kind of re-evaluated that. Now I definitely listen to my body first.”
Jordin Took BabySteps
As someone who wasn’t used to exercising and controlling their diet, Jordin had a very hard time figuring out how to live a healthy life. However, when she got a trainer, things got better. Here is what Sparks said about it:
“I just took baby steps because I was so fatigued from what I was sick with. Just doing baby steps and getting more into physical activity and then eventually I found a trainer. It’s a day-by-day thing. It’s been a year and a half and I feel good.”
Diet and Workout Plans
In order to lose weight, Sparks changed her diet and workout plans. She stayed away from every kind of processed food and only ate healthy homemade food. Besides that, Jording also limited alcohol and soda intake and substituted them with fruits and veggies juice.
Along with following a healthy diet plan, she also exercised a lot. With the help of her personal trainer, Jordin prepared a workout plan that she followed. She would work out for an hour on a daily basis. Gym or her lawn, it didn’t matter, as long as she exercised properly.
Marrying the Fitness Model, Dana Isaiah
In 2017, Sparks married the fitness model, Dana Isaiah. As her husband is a fitness model, this made the weight loss procedure even faster.
Sometimes she visits the gym with Dana, where they both exercise. Having a partner in living healthily really boosted Sparks’ energy and confidence.
Before & After Weight Loss
After dedicating years of hard work and determination, Jordin Sparks successfully shed 50 pounds. When asked about her current weight, Jordin shared, “I typically weigh between 155 to 161 pounds.” In the past, she used to carry around 200 pounds.
Sparks’ Advice to Her Fans
While talking about her efforts and advising her fans, Sparks said, “There’s no quick or magical way to lose weight. You just have to do it the natural way. Diet and exercise and stick to it and be able to do it at your own pace. Everyone has their own thing.” She further said, “My whole journey has been about self-acceptance.”
Final Words
Yes, waking up early in the morning is hard. Yes, following a disciplined diet plan and working out for an hour is hard.
But if you do it and lose weight, you will find out that it is totally worth it. And it only seems hard at first, but the moment you get used to it, you will find out your full potential. So, live healthily.
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