Hey there! Last October, Ricki Lake decided it was time to take control of her life and make some serious lifestyle changes. Now, let me tell you, this wasn't just another quick fix or a fleeting resolution. Ricki, who has been battling her weight since she was a kid, made a heartfelt commitment to herself. "I made a commitment to myself to get healthier," she shared, her determination shining through.

Four Months Later: Ricki and Ross's Incredible Weight Loss Journey

Fast forward four months, and guess what? Ricki has lost over 30 pounds, but here's the kicker—so has her husband, Ross. "[He] joined me in this effort," Ricki, now 55, proudly tells us. "I’m so proud of us." Now, in Hollywood, where taking the weight-loss drug Ozempic seems to be all the rage, Ricki and Ross chose a different path. They opted for a more natural approach. "We did this without relying on a pharmaceutical … we wanted to at least try and do it on our own," Ricki explains. Talk about teamwork and dedication!

Learning from the Past: Ricki's Struggles with Weight Loss

In the past, Ricki admits she went about losing weight all wrong. At 24 years old, she managed to shed 100 pounds, but the way she did it was far from healthy. "I was starving myself. I was fainting," she reveals, opening up about her journey. "That was not healthy. It worked, it was effective, but it wasn’t the healthiest way to do it." This time around, Ricki is focused on doing things the right way. She’s eating nutritious meals and enjoying daily hikes with her husband, Ross. "I feel amazing," Ricki shares. "I feel strong." It's clear that this transformation is about more than just losing weight—it's about gaining a healthier, happier life.