Kathy is an American actress and director. She is well-known for playing comedic characters in various movies. For her outstanding talent, she has been awarded many accolades. Throughout Kathy’s long career, spanning over 5 decades, she has won an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and many more.
Those of you who’ve been following Bates for a long time, know that she has battled cancer two times. First with ovarian cancer and then with breast cancer. However, Bates is a brave lady she has defeated cancer both times.
Recently, she shocked her fans by losing a whopping 60 pounds. This news surprised her fans and worried them given Kathy’s health history. However, the good thing is that there is nothing to worry about and that she has intentionally lost weight.
Also, read the weight loss story of another outstanding actress, Kate Hudson: how did she lose 24 pounds by bringing more discipline into her life.
Why did Bates Lose Weight?
While talking about Kathy’s weight loss, most people ask why did she lose weight in the first place. Kathy lost weight because she was struggling with lymphedema, a complication resulting from her cancer treatment. Lymphedema not only causes swelling but can also increase body weight.
This was certainly the case with Bates. And because of her weight gain, she was facing diabetes. Basically, Kathy was stuck in a vicious cycle. Another reason was that she wanted to live a healthy life and well, who doesn’t want to live a healthy life?
After taking these factors into consideration, she decided to embark on the journey to lose weight. Talking with Extratv, Bates said, “I was facing diabetes. It runs in my family and I really didn’t want to live with that.”
How did Bates Lose Weight?
The second most asked question about Bates’ weight loss journey is how did she do that. Well, she realized a very simple fact. She understood when to “push my plate away”. The American Horror Story actress said that the secret behind her weight loss is “Mindfulness”.
Talking with US Weekly, Kathy said, “My niece told me this little secret, I guess it’s no secret, it’s a biological thing, that at some point when you’re eating, you have this involuntary sigh and that’s really your brain and your stomach communicating that you’ve had enough.”
She added, “The trick is to pay attention to that and push your plate away.” By pushing her plate at the right time and being mindful of her health, Bates succeeded in losing weight and changing her overall health for good.
Before & After Weight Loss
After getting rid of unhealthy 60 pounds, Bates weighs around 200 pounds. While in the past, her weight was 260 pounds. This huge reduction in her weight has changed her forever. And she is aspiring to lose further weight.
Kathy’s Comments on Losing Weight
When Bates was asked what was she feeling about her new physique, she answered, “I just had a physical. I’m doing great. I feel like a completely different person. I can move, I can walk. I just wish I had done it years ago.”
While Kathy was quite happy about her achievement, she didn’t forget those who are fighting cancer or are struggling with lymphedema. Talking about her hopes, she said, “There are a lot of things that I want. I would say the first thing is education, the second thing is dollars for research (for the cure of cancer).”
She added, “I want patients to be able to come out of the shadows and receive the kind of care they need. I want people to know what it is so they can get treatment early before it progresses to its most difficult stages.”
Also, read how the Hollywood star, Kirstie Alley, has lost 100 pounds after dealing with being overweight for years.
Final Words
Sometimes life can be very tough or it can seem quite unfair. Kathy has encountered life in this form multiple times. The trick is to not give up and keep fighting. And if you have enough determination and strength you can stand up and fight the adversity just like Bates did.
